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From Standards to Strength: A Framework for Sustainable Success

9th July 2026 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – I remember standing before the musicians of the Jackson State University Chamber Orchestra as the conductor in Washington, D.C., in January 2009. It was just moments before we began one of our performances for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. You could feel the history, the expectation, the […]

Commissioning Ceremony for Rooftop Solar Panel Network at UB’s Oakes Field Campus

6th July 2026 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – Prime Minister the Honourable Philip Davis says University of The Bahamas (UB) has strengthened its role as a leader in the country’s transition to renewable energy with the commissioning of a rooftop solar panel system at the Oakes Field Campus on Friday 3rd July. Addressing the ceremony […]

University of The Bahamas Appoints Mr. Dion Gibson as Vice President, Technology Services

30th June 2026 University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of Mr. Dion Gibson as Vice President, Technology Services, effective 1st July 2026. Mr. Gibson assumes a critical leadership role as technology increasingly drives university operations, from student success and academic delivery to research infrastructure and administrative operations. As VP Technology Services, he […]

Small Island Developing States Should Be More Actively Engaged in AI Governance

23rd June 2026 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – Visiting professors from universities in China shared their insights with UB faculty and students recently on two important topics: AI Governance and the Role of the UN and its Specialized Agencies during a lecture held in the auditorium of the Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre. […]

KEY DATES AND DEADLINES

1 July – Enrollment and initial instalment for deferred payment plan begins for the Fall Semester for returning students – Online Only.

1 July – Disbursement for the Bahamas Government Tertiary Grant begins for returning and new students.

24 July – Disbursement for the Bahamas Government Tertiary Grant ends for returning students only.

24 July – Early Registration ends for returning students.

3 August – Holiday – Emancipation Day (University Closed).

11 August – Enrollment and initial installment for deferred payment plan ends for the Fall Semester for Returning students – Online Only

11 August – Last day to pay for Returning students (via in-person at Cashier’s cage during operating hours or Banner Self-Service by 11:59 p.m.)

12 August – Deregistration Process Begins for Returning students with balances above $303.00 (includes students with past due payment plan installments).

12 August– Late Payment Fee Added for Returning students with outstanding balances $303.00 and below.

13 August – Parents Evening – UB North.

14 August – Parents Evening – UB Oakes Field.

17 August – Mingoes Orientation & Welcome – UB Oakes Field.

18 August – Advisement for New Students (Times to be confirmed by Academic Units).

18 – 20 August – Mingoes Orientation & Welcome – UB North.

18 – 21 August – Registration (and payment) – New students only – Online Only (begins at 12:01 am).

18 August – Enrollment and initial installment for deferred payment plan begins for the Fall Semester for new students – Online Only.

21 August – Bahamas Government Tertiary Grant and Private Awards online application ends.

24 August – First Day of Classes.

24 – 28 August – Return of the Mingoes – Student Affairs.

25 August – Enrollment and initial installment for deferred payment plan begins for the Fall Semester for Late Returning students – Online Only.

25 – 26 August – Registration (payment is due at the time of registration) – Late registration – Online Only.

27 – 28 August – Registration (and payment) – Drop/Add only – Online Only.

28 August – Course Extension ends.