Nearly 50 years ago, Granite State College embraced a powerful goal: no matter where you live, no matter your age or income, if you’re motivated to pursue a college education, you should have access to it. Since 1972, this has been our purpose.

In our earliest days, we featured evening and weekend classes that fit the schedules of working adults. We’ve steadily built upon this foundation. Today, you’ll find courses offered online with a range of flexible options. And, support is available both virtually and in person so you’ll have guidance every step of the way.

With associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, post-baccalaureate programs for teachers, credit for prior learning, and a variety of transfer opportunities, we emphasize areas of study that are responsive to the needs of employers.

Quality matters, too.

We are the leading public provider for online degree programs in New Hampshire and top-ranked among the nation’s best for “Best Online Degree Programs” by U.S. News and World Report.

As one of the four institutions that comprise University System of New Hampshire, we are proud to support the educational goals of the State’s citizens.

We are proud to work with employers through partnerships to grow the range of learning opportunities and solutions that their business can offer to enhance individual employees’ skills and collectively strengthen New Hampshire’s economy.

Granite State College Executive Administration

James W. Dean Jr.
President

Wayne Jones
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Michael Decelle
Dean of Students

Marcel Vernon
Chief Financial Officer

Tara Payne
Vice President of Enrollment Management

Board of Trustees

Granite State College College is one of four institutions that comprise the University System of New Hampshire (USNH). Our three USNH sister institutions are Plymouth State University, Keene State College, and the University of New Hampshire.

USNH maintains, develops, and responds to the following on behalf of Granite State College and its sister institutions:

• Annual Reports (containing audited financial statements)
• Right to Know Requests

The USNH Board of Trustees, which governs these institutions, delegates administrative oversight to the USNH Administrative Board.

Members Include

Full biographies for each trustee, as well as information regarding their appointment and terms of service, can be found online: usnh.edu/trustees.