12-Week Program Starts February 18th

Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways

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Application fee (except for F-1 International Applications)
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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.

2 Campuses

The main campus is in Portsmouth, NH at the Pease Tradeport and the second is located in Rochester, NH.

State of the Art Facilities

The campus in Rochester includes advanced manufacturing, CNC, NDT and welding labs outfitted with equipment used in industry. The Portsmouth campus includes designated lab spaces for life sciences, nursing, veterinary technology, computer technology, surgical technology and information systems technology. Both campuses offer high tech classrooms and ample space for students to study and gather.

5 Athletic Teams

Teams include men’s basketball and baseball and women’s basketball, volleyball and softball as well as men’s and women’s golf. GBCC is a member of the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) within the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).

If I could identify one thing that made a difference, it would be Great Bay. I talk all the time about how much Great Bay changed my life and gave me a huge foundation. I am incredibly grateful for my time there.
John Woelflein, GBCC Alum, Graduate, Harvard University

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A few fast facts about why you, or someone you know should be considering GBCC this Spring. Ready to learn more? Get started at xgcr.net/enrollnow
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Great Bay Community College5 days ago
Have you heard the news? We are now offering a 12-week Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways program. Become proficient in fundamental cooking and baking techniques. Learn about integrating sustainability, advocacy and critical thinking and the role of chefs in our food systems.

Participate in externships working closely with sustainably minded chefs while gaining on-the-job training in kitchens of participating local establishments.

Full tuition scholarships for the program are available. For more information on the program (including the scholarship application), visit: http://zo7b.xgcr.net/business-community/business-training-center/culinary-arts-sustainable-foodways/

An Info Session via Zoom will be held on December 11th at 10:00AM or 3:00PM.
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Great Bay Community College5 days ago
Spring and Summer class registration is open and Advising Counselor Maggie Duffy-Durkin is here to tell you why registering early is important. Check out what's available:
http://zo7b.xgcr.net/academics/schedule/

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Registering Early - Why it's Important
Hear Advisor Maggie Duffy-Durkin share why it's a good idea to register early in to get the classes and the course schedule you want.
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Great Bay Community College5 days ago
Great Bay is once again participating in the Peas ‘n Carrots Food Drive benefiting Gather and the Cross Roads House. Nonperishable items in need include the following:

• Ready to Eat Soup
• Pasta
• Cereal
• Gluten Free Items
• Canned Vegetables
• Baking Products
• Boxed Non-Dairy Milk

Want to help? Drop off an item to the grocery cart in the Lobby anytime between November 4 and December 4th.
I believe that through studying for my English degree, I have become a more open-minded, sympathetic and empathetic person.
Madeline Ramirez, GBCC Graduate