The University of The Bahamas’ Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony, honouring the Class of 2026, will take place on Thursday 28th May 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Nassau Cruise Port, Amphitheatre, in historic Downtown Nassau.
The ceremony will be the culmination of a week of events in New Providence heralding the inspiring achievements of our graduates under the theme, Honouring the Journey that Shaped Us, Embracing the Future that Calls Us. We will also pay special homage to the Class of 2026 at UB North in Grand Bahama whose Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Thursday 4th June 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at UB North’s courtyard.
This page will continue to be updated over the next several weeks with additional information to help you prepare for this exciting Spring 2026 Commencement Season, so please keep checking back. Scroll below for further details.
NEW PROVIDENCE
21st May - Rehearsal for New Providence Commencement, Venue To Be Confirmed 24th May, 6:00 p.m. - Baccalaureate Service
26th May, 10:00 a.m. – Teachers Commissioning Ceremony
26th May, 6:00 p.m. – Awards Reception
27th May, 10:00 a.m. - Nursing and Allied Health Professions Pinning Ceremony
28th May, 7:00 p.m. – Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
GRAND BAHAMA - UB NORTH
1st June, 5:00 p.m., UB North Courtyard - Rehearsal for Commencement 2nd June 2026, 7:00 p.m. – UB North Baccalaureate Service
3rd June, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – Teachers Commissioning and Awards Ceremony
4th June, 10:00 a.m. – UB North Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Speakers
Keep checking back for updates, including the announcement of our Spring 2026 Commencement Guest Speaker who will address the theme, Honouring the Journey that Shaped Us, Embracing the Future that Calls Us.
Booklets
We will update this page with the e-booklets for each event, giving you instant access to all of our Spring 2026 Commencement programmes.
Grad Glory
The University of The Bahamas 2026 Commencement Class stands as a powerful testament to excellence, resilience, and vision. Our graduands are not only scholars, they are trailblazers with the courage and determination to shape the future of our nation.
Grounded in a proud legacy and inspired by a mission that transforms lives, they have risen to every challenge. They embody the spirit of nation-building, driven by purpose, fueled by knowledge, and committed to progress. Now, the Class of 2026 is stepping boldly into the future, ready to innovate, lead, and make a lasting impact.
Join us in celebrating their journeys, their triumphs, and the limitless possibilities ahead. Watch their stories.