The College of The Bahamas :: Admission Requirements

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Bachelor and Associate Degree Programmes

To be eligible for acceptance into a bachelor or associate degree programme, applicants must have achieved one of the following:

Five BGCSE or equivalent passes including English and Mathematics with 'C' grades or higher.
Four BGCSE or equivalent passes including English, Mathematics, a Social Science and a Natural Science subject with 'C' grades or higher.
Three BGCSE or equivalent passes in subjects other than English and Mathematics with 'C' grades or higher plus college-level placement in English and Mathematics in the College's Placement Examination.
A combined score of at least 1000 on the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) if taken during and prior to 2005 or a combined score of at least 1000 on the Math and Verbal components of the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) if taken after 2005 plus a high school transcript with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher, inclusive of at least one term of the 12th grade or senior year.
Successful completion of a college preparatory programme at The College of The Bahamas or an institution recognised by the College.
Mature Student Status: Must be 25 years old or older, with BGCSE or equivalent English and Mathematics passes with 'C' grades or higher.
Transfer Student Status. Must have successfully completed at least 15 credit hours of college-level coursework with a 'C' grade or higher at an institution recognised by The College of The Bahamas and have good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.

Diploma Programmes

To be eligible for acceptance into a Diploma programme applicants must have at least a bachelor degree or professional credential in the relevant area from an institution recognised by The College.

Certificate Programmes

Criteria for admission to Certificate programmes are specified by the relevant academic unit.

Upgrading Programmes

Applicants who have not obtained the necessary qualifications for direct entry into bachelor or associate degree programmes may be considered for one of the following upgrading programmes

Basic Upgrading Programme for Traditional-Aged Students

Traditional-aged students who have completed high school and who lack the necessary BJCs, BGCSEs, SAT scores or other criteria for direct entry into a bachelor or associate degree programme are eligible for entry into the Basic Upgrading Programme for Traditional Age Students. Upon successful completion of this programme, students are accepted into the College Preparatory Programme.

Mature Upgrading Programme

Individuals who are 25 years and older are eligible for entry into the Mature Upgrading Programme. Upon successful completion of this programme, students are admitted into an associate or bachelor degree programme.

College Preparatory Programme

To be eligible for entry into the College Preparatory Programme (College Prep) applicants must have at least two BGCSE or equivalent passes with 'C' grades or higher and BGCSE or equivalent English and Mathematics passes with at least an 'E' grade or a combined SAT score of at least 600 if taken during or prior to 2005 or a combined SAT score of at least 600 on the Math and Verbal components if taken after 2005.

Admission of Degreed Persons

Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing is granted to students who are holders of degrees from institutions recognised by the College who require deficiency and/or prerequisite courses at the freshman or sophomore levels.

Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement is granted to students who are holders of degrees from institutions recognised by the College who do not require deficiency and/or prerequisite courses at the freshman or sophomore levels.

Transfer Students

To be admitted as a transfer student, an applicant must have been enroled in a college/university full time for at least one semester following high school graduation. Applicants should also have an overall grade point average of at least 2.5, and a grade of 'C' or better in each credited course and must arrange for each college to send an official transcript directly to the Director of Admissions, The College of The Bahamas. A high school transcript and standardised test scores may also be required.

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