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Admission of Students Under 18 Years of Age

1. Any applicant under the age of 18, but older than 16, that doesn’t meet one of the above listed requirements can apply and complete our high school enrollment packet in conjunction with their high school guidance counselor (or parent, if homeschooled).
2. Any high school students, age 15, can apply and complete the GBC high school enrollment packet in conjunction with their high school guidance counselor (or parent, if homeschooled) to be considered for admission at GBC. Applicants seeking to enroll at the age of 15 years will need to meet with a GBC representative for an interview to gauge their college readiness as well as complete placement testing to assure they are academically prepared for college level coursework.
3. Applicants under the age of 15 years old, that have not graduated from high school or have not received a high school certificate of equivalency (GED) will not be admitted.

Admission of Students Without a High School Diploma or GED

Any person without a high school diploma or GED will be admitted as a non-degree seeking student. In order to be reclassified as a degree seeking student and declare a major, the applicant will have to meet one of the following requirements:

• Obtain minimum placement test scores for entry in ENG 101 or higher, and MATH 96 or higher;
  or
• Successfully complete six college credits in any general education course with a grade of C- or higher

Inquiries regarding admission should be directed to any campus/center office or the Admissions and Records Office at 775.327.2059.

Prerequisites

Some classes have pre-enrollment requirements or prerequisites. For example, BIOL 223, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, must be completed prior to and is a prerequisite for BIOL 224, Human Anatomy and Physiology II.

If you feel that you have had the training or experience equivalent to the instruction given in specific required prerequisite courses, you may apply for permission to take a course without the prerequisite.

To apply for permission, complete a Prerequisite Override Form* from the GBC Admissions and Records Office or your GBC center, obtain the instructor's signature, and deliver it to your GBC center or to:

Admissions and Records
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801

Admitted Students' Checklist

Congratulations on being admitted to GBC! Once you've been admitted, you'll have to complete the tasks on your to-do list in order to successfully enroll in classes. These steps were developed to support your success at GBC.

1. Submit ACT/SAT scores or official transcripts from previous institutions.
2. If you don’t have scores/transcripts… no worries. Schedule the ACCUPLACER through the Academic Success Center.
   Use EdReady or the Accuplacer study guide to prepare!
3. Financial Aid may be available. Fill out your FAFSA and apply for scholarships. GBC’ s school code is 006977
4. Schedule an appointment with an advisor to select your classes for your educational plan by calling 775.327.2068 or by visiting us online. For questions about registration, please contact Admissions & Records 775.327.2059.
5. Setup a payment plan through your ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú or by calling the Controller’s Office 775.327.2090. Be sure to remain cognizant of the academic calendar for semester start dates, holidays and refund/drop dates.
6. If you would like to get familiar with campus before classes begin, you can arrange a guided tour of your campus.
7. If you have a disability or believe you may need accommodations for registration or courses you are enrolled in, contact the Director of Disability Resource Center at 775.327.2336.
8. WebCampus is the name of GBC's virtual campus. To take classes online at GBC, you will need a Windows computer with a fairly recent version of Windows installed (Windows 7 or better) or a Macintosh computer with 10.6 or newer. Click to view the computer specifications. If you are new to WebCampus, please review our help guide.