Persons wishing to pursue a programme of study at The College of
The Bahamas may secure an Application for Admission Form from any of the following:
- Office of Admissions
The College of The Bahamas
Oakes Field Campus
P O Box N4912
Nassau, The Bahamas
Admission@COB.edu.bs
- The College of The Bahamas
Northern Bahamas Campus
West Settlers Way
P O Box F42766
Freeport, Grand Bahama
- COB Website: http://www.cob.edu.bs
- High School Guidance Department
Applicants should complete the application form and submit it to the Director of Admissions along with the following:
- Clear copies of the pages of a valid passport that show the applicant's name, photograph, personal descriptors and signature and the date of expiration. A certificate of identity is also acceptable.
- An affidavit or marriage certificate (to confirm name change, if necessary)
- Copy of Immigration Status, if non-Bahamian (permit to reside, permanent resident, spousal permit, etc. (For further information, see section on "International Student Admission".)
- Official Transcript(s). Applicants who have been out of school for more than three years are not required to submit a high school transcript. Applicants who attended a college/university must arrange to have the institution forward an official transcript to the Director of Admissions.
- A catalogue covering the applicant's period of attendance at college/university recognized by The College of The Bahamas and relevant course outlines for possible transfer of credit
- Completed COB student medical form is required upon acceptance
- Clear copies of academic certificates/results slip (BJC, BGCSE/GCE, Pitman, CXC, etc)
- A non-refundable $40 (U.S. dollars) application fee payable in cash or by money order or certified cheque in favour of The College of The Bahamas.
Note: Only completed applications, signed and dated, will be processed by the Admissions Committee.
International Student Admission
The College of The Bahamas admits international students who meet the general admission criteria and have demonstrated proficiency in English.
International students wishing to pursue a programme of study at The College of The Bahamas must submit a completed application for to the Director of Admissions, along with the following:
- Cheque or money order made payable to The College for a non-refundable $40 (U.S. dollars) application fee.
- Letter of recommendation from the following:
Principal (headmaster) of high school, stating that the applicant is a recent high school graduate
OR Dean of Students (or person performing a similar function) if the applicant has attended or is currently enroled at college/university
- An official transcript of academic records at secondary school or university from the issuing institution to the Director of Admissions, The College of The Bahamas
- For first-year status, copies of examination results and relevant certificates that will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions.
- Immunisation record including date of measles/rubella/tetanus/diphtheria vaccination
- Evidence of ability to pay tuition and fees, which may take the form of a bank letter or a statement of the student's/parents'/guardian's earnings from the employer and/or an Affidavit of Support.
Resources for International Admissions and Exchanges
The Office of Research, Graduate Programmes and International Relations is a resource centre offering assistance with admission, immigration regulations, study-abroad programmes.
Misrepresentation of Credentials
If, in relation to his or her application, an applicant makes inaccurate statements or submits materials that are false or misrepresent information, The College reserves the right to reject that candidate's application. Discovery of the misrepresentation at any stage of a person's relations with the institution can result in the altering or even termination of the relationship.
Getting a Course Catalogue
The Office of Admissions does not ordinarily have course catalogues for distribution. The current catalogue may be examined online at www.cob.edu.bs or may be purchased from the Registry. For further information telephone (242) 302-4309.
Admission Deadlines
First Friday in February for the Fall Semester (August)
Last Friday in September for the Spring Semester (January)
The staff of the Office of Admissions and faculty advisors are available, by appointment, to prospective students.
Re-admission
Students who have not registered for courses for a full academic year must apply to the Office of Admissions for re-admission. The re-admission process is free. Approval from the Re-admission Committee for qualified students is normally granted within six weeks of receipt of an application. Normally, the Re-admission Committee meets one month before the beginning of each semester.
Period of Candidacy
Once admitted to The College, students must complete their programme of study within a prescribed time frame. The Period of Candidacy (POC) for COB degrees, diplomas and certificates is as follows:
| Degree, Diploma, Certificate |
Status |
Number of Years |
| Bachelor |
Full-time
Part-time |
6
10 |
| Associate |
Full-time
Part-time |
4
6 |
| Diploma (1 year) |
Full-time
Part-time |
2
4 |
| Certificate (1 year) |
Full-time
Part-time |
2
4 |
| Certificate (2 years) |
Full-time
Part-time |
4
8 |
Extension of Candidacy
Students who are nearing the end of their POC may petition to have their candidacy extended. Students will be ineligible for an extension of candidacy if they have failed to complete at least three quarters of the programme of study.
At least one semester prior to the end of candidacy, students may petition for an extension of candidacy by submitting a completed Period of Candidacy Extension Form to their academic advisor who will forward the petition to the relevant academic dean/executive director through the chair/head of the academic unit responsible for the programme.
The dean/executive director will notify the student, in writing, of the decision regarding the petition as well as the chair/head of the academic unit, the Records Department and the Academic Board.
In those instances where a request for an extension of candidacy has been denied, students may appeal the decision, through the dean/executive director, to Deans Council. The decision of Deans Council is final.
Cancellation of Candidacy
Students who do not complete, within the allotted time, all COB requirements for the programme for which they have registered will have their candidacy in the programme cancelled and all academic records closed.
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The College of The Bahamas :: Oakes Field :: P.O. Box N-4912 :: Nassau, The Bahamas :: Tel (242) 302.4300 :: Email cob@cob.edu.bs
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