Great Bay Community College

09/04/2026

The leaves are changing. Why not change up what's on the menu? 🍂

Spend a fall evening building your culinary skills in Great Bay's professional kitchen. Our hands-on workshops for adults ages 18 and older cover everything from stocks, sauces, and soups to homemade pasta, artisan bread, pastries, Mediterranean cuisine, and more.

Each class is taught by Chef Jerome Picca and combines expert instruction with practical techniques you can recreate at home. Come to improve your skills, try something new, or advance your career.

Explore the fall schedule and register now: https://bit.ly/4qrD3qr

09/03/2026

Meet Rain Jelley, a Great Bay Community College accounting graduate whose story is one of resilience, determination, and a second chance well taken.

Rain first enrolled at Great Bay in 2017, struggled to find her footing, and made the difficult decision to step away. After three years in the workforce, she returned in 2021 with a clearer sense of purpose and a different mindset.

"I decided I wanted to go back, approach it differently, and prove to myself I could do it. I went back as an adult, and I took it more seriously. It was something I was choosing to do, and not something I felt I had to do."

Balancing a full-time job with her coursework, Rain graduated with her associate degree in accounting in 2024. She went on to join Sprague Energy as an accounts payable associate and has since been promoted to staff accountant.

"Great Bay gave me the foundation to succeed and prove to myself that I am capable of finishing what I started."

Rain's story is a reminder that past setbacks do not define future success. Read her full story at the link below.

https://bit.ly/3SBXULb

09/03/2026

Great Bay Community College is excited to announce a new Criminal Justice Leadership certificate program, now available at our Pease Tradeport campus.

Designed for current and aspiring criminal justice professionals, the certificate equips students with the critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and leadership skills needed to succeed in law enforcement leadership roles. And the timing could not be better: employment for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in New Hampshire is projected to grow 8% by 2032, more than double the national growth rate for the same period.

As Criminal Justice Program Chair and Professor Eric Kulberg put it: "Criminal justice leadership demands more than experience. It demands the ability to think critically, lead ethically and adapt to an ever-changing landscape."

The 16 to 17 credit certificate is built around three core courses, Leadership, Research Methods, and a hands-on Capstone, plus two electives from areas including Organizational Behavior, Crisis Planning and Management, and Victim Rights and Advocacy. Courses are available this fall.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4xcuIdb

09/02/2026

Burgers, free Aroma Joe's, co****le, GBCC trivia, and a whole lot of smiling faces. Our Welcome Back Cookout today was exactly what the first week of the semester needed.

From nursing students fresh out of class to new students finding their footing, it was great to see so many Herons out enjoying the day together. This is the kind of community that makes Great Bay special.

Here's to a great semester ahead!

09/02/2026

Every student's path is different. Great Bay offers personalized academic support to help students overcome challenges, stay on track, and achieve their goals.

Through the Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS), students can connect with academic coaches and advisors who understand their individual needs, from transitioning to college and planning for transfer to navigating academic alerts, financial aid concerns, disability support, and more.

Whether your goal is to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year institution, or take a few classes, Great Bay's advisors will work with you to create a plan for moving forward.

CAPS services are free for students enrolled in credit-bearing courses.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MICZTQ

09/01/2026

Campus is alive again and we love to see it.

Students are back in the halls, classes are underway, and the Great Bay Herons baseball team is already back at practice and getting ready for the season.

While you are on campus, stop by the Center for Academic Planning and Support. CAPS has a new layout designed to better meet student needs, and the team is ready to help with advising, tutoring, career planning, and more. Come check out the new space and say hello.

It is great to be back, Herons.

09/01/2026

Thinking about Great Bay Community College? This is a great place to start.

Granite Edvance recently featured Great Bay in their College Conversations video series, which highlights colleges and universities across New Hampshire for students, adult learners, and families exploring their options.

In this episode, Director of Admissions Steve Gorman sits down with Granite Edvance Vice President of Education and Career Pathways Matt Wallace to talk about Great Bay's academic programs, the student experience, the admissions process, financial aid, and tips for anyone considering their next step.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=242v7e_sTx8

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08/31/2026

So great to have students back! The lobby is buzzing, and free school supplies are available all day.

Have a question? Just ask. We are here and ready to help.

Welcome back, Herons!

08/31/2026

Plans changed for the fall semester? You still have options.

Maybe you didn't end up at the school you expected, decided to stay closer to home, or deferred while figuring out your next step.

Did you know you can still apply and register in time to start classes this August, September, or October? If you haven't filed your FAFSA, there's still time to complete it and be considered for federal financial aid, too.

Get it done. Be ready to start this fall: https://bit.ly/3SeePmW

08/30/2026

Fall classes are here! Before the week gets going, make sure you are set up for success.

Read your syllabi, check Canvas, grab your textbooks, and don't forget to read your student email. And if you have any questions along the way, CAPS is in Room 210 and ready to help.

[email protected] | 603-427-7715

Learn more about academic support at Great Bay: https://bit.ly/3MICZTQ