Great Basin College's 44-acre Elko campus, saved from closure in 1968 by a $250,000 donation from reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes, features a landmark clock tower and waterway completed in 2001, with student housing in Griswold Hall, named for benefactor Elizabeth Griswold, whose $2.7 million estate gift made on-campus housing possible.
Enrollment
3,836
Total Students
Freshman Class
350
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 24, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
80%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Payment for your housing deposit must be made before move-in - Griswold Hall requires a $250 deposit, refunded according to the license agreement's check-out rules. Great Basin College operates a strict no-pets policy in student housing, though service and emotional support animals may be approved through the Disability Resource Center.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Griswold Hall, GBC's only on-campus residence hall.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
College Parkway Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Griswold Hall
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 20, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$7,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.7 miles
- Walmart1.5 miles
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Checklists
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Dates last checked September 2026.