Explore our 50+ academic programs by meeting with college faculty and staff. Learn about transfer opportunities, student support services, and Student Life activities at the college.
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Spring Classes Start February 17th and March 23rd
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Thursday, February 12th, 5-6:00PM
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In-person, Portsmouth Campus
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What Sets Great Bay Apart
Academic Excellence
Over fifty degree and certificate programs in healthcare, business, STEM, and liberal arts taught by credentialed faculty with years of experience in higher education and industry.
Support to Succeed
Admissions counselors, academic advisors, tutors and staff members from our award winning Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) working one-on-one to ensure student success.
Transfer Pathways
Transfer agreements with other Colleges and Universities in New Hampshire and beyond and transfer advisors to work one-on-one to help you with the process. Great Bay is one of the largest transfer feeder schools to the University of New Hampshire.
Career & Workforce Programs
Academic programs, certificates and short-term training designed to prepare you for direct entry into the workforce. The Business & Training Center also offers in-demand online and on-campus courses and customized corporate training for employers.
State of the Art Facilities
Our campus includes designated lab spaces for life sciences, nursing, veterinary technology, computer technology, surgical technology and information systems technology. Our campus offers high tech classrooms and ample space for students to study and gather.
Athletics
Teams include men’s basketball and baseball and women’s basketball, volleyball as well as men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field. GBCC is a member of the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) within the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). In 2025 the men’s basketball team won the YCC Conference Championship.
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From restaurant ownership and catering to teaching and serving as a culinary specialist for the New England Patriots, Chef Picca brings more than 50 years of real-world experience to our kitchens. His teaching focuses on foundational technique, sustainability, nutrition, and the “why” behind food—preparing students to become thoughtful leaders in today’s culinary industry.
⏰ Final call to register!
Our next 12-week Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways program begins February 17, and spots are filling quickly.
Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4a9eJD5
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Today’s chefs need more than knife skills—they need a deep understanding of food systems, sustainability, and nutrition. Great Bay Community College’s Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways program blends rigorous academics with hands-on experience, led by James Beard–nominated instructors and expert guest chefs.
We still have a few spots open for our February cohort.
Scholarship Alert: Funding is still available for this upcoming start. Don’t let tuition stand between you and a career that aligns your passion with your values.
Explore the program and apply today: https://bit.ly/3JMjuYV
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Our Veterinary Technology students connected with employers as they prepare to apply for their summer internships. There were great conversations, meaningful connections, a very charming exotic shorthair cat, and even a few Valentine treats along the way.
Experiences like this help students move confidently from classroom to career.
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The Center for Academic Planning & Support (CAPS) is here to help with tutoring and other academic supports so you can stay confident and on track this semester.
Late start classes begin February 17. Don’t wait to get the support you need.
Learn more about tutoring and academic support:
https://bit.ly/4ksw7Gz
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— Mark Rubinstein, CCSNH Chancellor
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