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Bahamas Poised for Breakthroughs in Research with Latest Wilson Grant Scholars

17th November 2025 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — A proposed Underwater Data Centre (UDC) that could position The Bahamas at the forefront of global AI innovation, an HPV self-test to screen for cervical cancer and save lives, a network of low-quality air sensors to map pollution hotspots, and new data on the population, nesting range […]

UB Honours 161 Top Academic Scholars, Urged to “Fight for The Bahamas”

16th November 2025 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – A call to action has been issued to 161 of the most outstanding academic scholars at University of The Bahamas (UB) to use their skills and talents to “fight for The Bahamas”, especially in an age where the opportunities to augment human intelligence have grown by leaps […]

University of The Bahamas Charter Day: Honouring the Promise

10th November 2025 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — Deep reflection, pride and celebration mark this historic 2025 University of The Bahamas (UB) Charter Day, the ninth anniversary of the university’s establishment, as the institution continues to serve as a catalyst for national development and excellence. From its inception as The College of The Bahamas (COB), […]

University of The Bahamas Library Receives Copies of The Rassin Story of Love, Loss and Leadership

7th November 2025 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – Renowned health care administrator, Rotarian and University of The Bahamas (UB) Trustee, Barry Rassin, has captured the life and legacy of his father, Dr. Meyer Rassin, in a book that honours one of the visionaries of the Bahamian healthcare system, and recently presented copies to the Harry […]

KEY DATES AND DEADLINES

5 September – Last day for disbursement of Bahamas Gov’t Tertiary Grant and adjustments. for Late registrants

10 September – Last day to pay for Fall Semester for new students and late registrants (in-person at cashier’s cage during operating hours or via Banner Self-Service by 11:59 p.m.)

10 September – Enrollment and initial instalment for deferred payment plan ends for the Fall Semester for new and late returning students – Online Only (by 11:59 p.m.)

11 September – Final de-registration process of all unpaid students begins

11 September – Late Payment fee charged/applied for unpaid students not de-registered (if not previously charged)

3 October – Deadline for Admissions Application for Spring 2026

6–8 October and 13–23 October – Mid-semester examinations

9-12 October – Mid-semester break

13 October – NATIONAL HEROES DAY HOLIDAY (UNIVERSITY CLOSED)

24–25 October, 31 October–1 November – University Placement Examinations

31 October – Last day to withdraw without academic penalty (online only)

10 November – UB Charter Day

10 November – Bahamas Government Tertiary Grant (online only application) opens for Spring 2026

13 November – Open House/ Recruitment

30 November – LAST DAY OF CLASSES

1-10 December – Final Examinations

15 December – Transcripts available online

18 December 2025-2 January, 2026 – Holiday break. University closed (with some exceptions)