Great Bay Community College

08/28/2026

Start with Psychology. Go Anywhere.

Whether you want to improve skills you use every day, including communication, supervision, team management, and problem-solving, or you are ready to start a new career, understanding people is one of today's most valuable workplace skills.

Great Bay's Psychology program helps working adults build critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills that employers value across industries.

With flexible course options, affordable tuition, and a strong foundation for future bachelor's degree completion, GBCC is a smart place to start your degree.

Start this fall: https://bit.ly/4v3AnQc

08/28/2026

What a week it has been! We wrapped up a very busy New Student Orientation week Thursday evening with our final session, welcoming even more new Herons to Great Bay Community College, including a warm welcome from GBCC President Dr. Cheryl Lesser.

In choosing to continue your education at Great Bay, you have made a decision that will enrich your life and reward you in many ways. We are so glad you are here.

Welcome to the Great Bay family. Let's have a great semester!

08/27/2026

We are so proud to share this story, featured in the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's 2025 Annual Report.

A Foundation grant is supporting a partnership between Great Bay Community College and the housing authorities in Portsmouth, Dover, and Rochester to help residents learn about, enroll in, and complete college degrees. For students with very limited economic resources, the barriers to college can be as tangible as an overdue electric bill or the cost of a nursing uniform. Great Bay College Navigator Kate Haley Webb, Academic Counselor Mike Hart, and Student Support Coordinator Julie Dockery work alongside students every step of the way.

One student in the program, referred to only as Z, lives in public housing with her three-year-old son. She has earned A's in nearly every class, is enrolled in the nursing program, and plans to continue on to her Ph.D. to become a nurse anesthetist.

"I want to prove that those of us who were wards of the state can pursue something and do something in their lives," Z said.

Some 20 students from public housing are now part of the program, with an 84 percent pass rate last semester. Thank you to the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation for making this partnership possible.

Read the full story: https://www.nhcf.org/what-were-up-to/onward-in-partnership/

Onward in partnership Supporting students from enrollment through graduation. By Lois R. Shea, Senior Writer and Communications Officer  |  July 1, 2026 President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal established public housing for struggling American families. In 1947, a commission enlisted by Presid...

08/27/2026

Start the semester stocked and supported! 📚

Stop by the Lobby on Monday, August 31, or Tuesday, September 1, for our School Supply Giveaway.

While you're there, visit the Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) and check out its new floor plan, designed to better meet student needs. Explore the updated space and let us know what you think!

For more on CAPS: https://bit.ly/3MICZTQ

08/26/2026

It's fall already? Yes, and there is still time to start this semester at Great Bay.

Join us for Express Admissions Day on Tuesday, September 8 from 9 AM to 3 PM at our Portsmouth campus. Complete the entire admissions process in just one day, including admissions, advising, placement assessment, and course registration. No matter where you are in the process, our team is ready to help. The goal is simple: leave with a fall schedule.

Late Start courses begin September 28, with on-campus, online, Zoom, and hybrid options available to fit nearly any busy schedule. Check in anytime before 3 PM.

Still need to file your FAFSA? Granite Edvance will be on campus from 11 AM to 3 PM in CAPS offering free in-person FAFSA support. No pre-registration needed. Questions? Call 603-225-6612 or email [email protected].

Register here: https://bit.ly/4xu4Hpl

08/25/2026

Day one of New Student Orientation is underway and we love seeing our newest Herons on campus!

In choosing to continue your education at Great Bay, you have made a decision that will enrich your life and reward you in many ways. Today's orientation session is just the beginning.

Still need to attend? Two more sessions are coming up this week:

▪ Wednesday, August 26 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
▪ Thursday, August 27 | 4:00 to 8:00 PM

Can't make it in person? An online orientation will be available through your Canvas dashboard closer to the start of classes.

Welcome to Great Bay. We are so glad you are here.

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08/25/2026

Still unsure about your fall plans?

Did you know you can still apply and register in time to start classes this August, September, or October at Great Bay? And if you have not filed your FAFSA yet, there is still time to do that too.

Get it done and be ready to start this fall. Our admissions team is here to help you every step of the way.

https://bit.ly/44D1rvf

08/24/2026

Want to build your leadership skills and connect with students from across New Hampshire? Leadership Weekend 2026 is the place to do it.

Great Bay Community College and Manchester Community College are teaming up for a weekend retreat at Lions Camp Pride in New Durham, NH from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13.

Whether you are attending for the first time or returning as a second-year student or club leader, there is a track for you.

▪ Emerging Leader Certificate: For first-time attendees. Focuses on how leadership plays a critical role in groups and teams.
▪ Engaged Leader Certificate: For returning GBCC students and club leaders. Focuses on how individual beliefs, traits, and characteristics influence your leadership style and decisions.

This is a great opportunity to grow, connect, and come back to campus ready to lead.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4x6kolP

08/24/2026

Great Bay's Culinary Workshops are back this fall with a brand new lineup of hands-on classes led by Chef Instructor Jerome Picca in our professional kitchen in Portsmouth.

Classes run Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM from September through November, with something for every level of home cook. Each session is just $177 and limited to a small group. Great Bay provides everything, including knives, cutting boards, aprons, and all ingredients.

This fall's lineup includes:

▪ Vegetarian Cooking | September 24
▪ Soups, Stocks and Sauces | October 1
▪ Easy Hors d'oeuvres, Appetizers and Display Boards | October 8
▪ Poultry and Egg Based Sauces | October 15
▪ Creative Meat, Vegetable and Grain Entrees | October 22
▪ Coastal Spain and the Mediterranean | October 29
▪ Homemade Pasta and Pasta Dinners | November 5
▪ Basics of Bread Making | November 12
▪ Introduction to Pastry Arts | November 19

Take one class or take them all. Spots fill up fast.

See the full schedule and reserve your place: https://bit.ly/4qrD3qr