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
August 21 - August 23, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
80%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
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. This specific date should be confirmed directly with GBC's Director of Housing (775-327-2395 or housing@gbcnv.edu) closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 21 - August 23, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Griswold Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
Housing Links
Links open Great Basin College's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
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
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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