Welcome to Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth NH. We are the only public community college serving Rockingham and Strafford counties, and we are honored to serve the educational needs of the Seacoast communities. As a diverse institution of higher education we provide access to educational opportunities that meet your individual interests and aspirations.

There are many exciting things happening at our College. As part of our strategy to become a leading community college in New England, we have adapted a new mission and new name that better represent our comprehensive nature and our geographic area. The Great Bay has long been a proud symbol of cultural and economic development that reaches into the many Seacoast communities that we serve. Soon we will be moving to a new campus at Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth that will contain exceptional student services, and classrooms and labs outfitted with the latest technologies to allow for innovative teaching and learning. We will continue working with industry to create innovative programs that meet industry needs and also offer strong job placement in high earning careers. We will also continue to foster partnerships with 4-year colleges such as UNH to strengthen transfer opportunities for the growing number of our students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree. Finally, we continue to experiment with ways to integrate and encourage civic engagement and community service as part of our learning process; and we continue to look for ways that will allow us to be better caretakers of our environment.

As industries disappear and new ones evolve, the future requires that you become a life long learner. Attaining an adequate level of educational development is key to effectively competing in local and global economies. At Great Bay Community College, we have some of the most qualified faculty and some of the best student services to enhance your academic experience. Some of these services include placement testing, orientation, a summer bridge program, advising, tutoring, student surveys, and disability services. One of the greatest experiences we offer is that many of our classes enroll below twenty students and allow for individualized attention.

So, if your current job is not meeting your intellectual demands, or if your current set of skills is putting you at a disadvantage in your career path, come and join the ranks of the many successful graduates of Great Bay Community College. Our low cost tuition, flexible schedules, support program and transfer opportunities are all incentives for you to join us and take flight toward a brighter future.

Will Arvelo
President