The Bahrain Polytechnic operates on a two semester system. The First Semester starts in September and ends in January, and the Second Semester starts in late February and ends in June. Classes during the summer term may be offered, and this normally starts in July and ends in August. The approved dates for each Academic Year are available on the Academic Calendar.
Classes normally run Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm (local time).
The Bahrain Polytechnic Academic Calendar is updated yearly, and the Academic Calendar below for the current year shows the key academic dates as well as the key dates for public and academic holidays. Note that public holidays are subject to lunar sighting or announcement by the Government.
Key Dates for Academic Year 2020/20201
August 2020
| 2-3 | The compensation day of Eid Al-Adha 1441* |
| 19 | Al-Hijri New Year Holiday 1442* |
| 28-29 | Ashoora Holiday* |
| 30-31 | The compensation day of Ashoora Holiday |
September 2020
| 1 | Faculty attendance (All academic staff return from leave) |
| TBA | Last day for new students to submit applications for Credit Recognition to be considered for course pre requisites for Semester 2, 2020-21 |
| TBA | Review of appeal applications made before xxxx for Semester 2, 2020-21 |
| 6-17 | “Online enrolment period (see website for details)
Add and Drop Period ends one week after the start of classes” |
| TBA | Orientation days for new Foundation students |
| TBA | Orientation days for new Foundation students |
| 13 | First day of Semester 1, 2020-21 classes |
| 17 | Add and Drop Period ends |
| 23 | Last day to pay the fees online |
| 24 | Students with unpaid fees: Course Registration dropped |
| 24 | Last day for submitting official withdrawal form to W with refund (less fee)” |
October 2020
| 22 | Withdrawal period (W), complete clearance and submit an official withdrawal form to the SIC in Building 8. |
| 22 | “Last day to Withdraw without academic penalty (students withdrawing after this: WF grade applies)” |
| TBA | Apply for Fee Exemption (Financial difficulties) |
| 29 | Prophet’s birthday * and the compensation day |
November 2020
| 1-5 | Mid Semester Break |
| 8-12 | Assessment Week (refer to Course Booklet) |
| 15-26 | Appling for Preregistration for Semester 2, 2020-2021 |
December 2020
| 1-10 | Major Selection period for Semester Two 2020-2021 (degree students ONLY) |
| 16-17 | National Day, Accession Day Holiday |
| 15 | Last day for current students to submit applications for Credit Recognition to be considered for course pre requisites for Semester 2, 2020-21 (at least 2 Months prior if required for enrolment) |
| 27-31 | Non Teaching day; Compulsory Academic Annual Leave |
| 27 Dec-7 Jan | Programme / Major Transfer period for Semester Two 2020/2021 |
January 2021
| 1-3 | New Year’s Holiday |
| 10-14 | Final Assessment week (refer to Course Booklet) |
| 14 | Last day of Semester 1 (attendance requirements) |
| 27-28 | Faculty & Academic Boards |
February 2021
| 31-18 | Mid-year break |
| 31-11 | Compulsory Academic Annual Leave |
| 4 | Results released to students (Self Service Banner) |
| 7-10 | Submission of appeal for course results (4 working days) |
| 9-25 | “Online enrolment period (see website) Add and Drop Period ends one week after the start of classes” |
| 14 | Faculty attendance (All faculty return from leave) |
| 21 | First day of Semester 2, 2020-2021 classes |
| 25 | Add and Drop Period ends |
March 2021
| 3 | Last day to pay the fees online |
| 4 | Students with unpaid fees: Course Registration dropped |
| TBA | Apply for Fee Exemption (Financial difficulties) |
| 4 | “Last day for submitting official withdrawal form to W with refund (less fee). Payment of fees due in full.” |
| 7 Mar – 1 Apr | Withdrawal period (W), complete clearance and submit an official withdrawal form to the SIC 8 |
April 2021
| 1 | “Last day to Withdraw without academic Penalty
(students withdrawing after this: WF grade applies)” |
| 11-15 | Mid Semester break |
| 18-22 | Assessment Week (refer to Course Booklet) |
| TBA | Apply for admission for academic year 2021/2022 |
| 13 | First day of Ramadan 1442* |
| 26 Apr- 7 May | Programme / Major transfer period for Semester One 2021/2022 |
May 2021
| 1-2 | Labour Day Holiday* and the compensation day |
| 2-27 | Appling for Preregistration for Semester One 2020-2021 |
| 23-27 | Major Selection period for Semester 1,2021/2022 (degree students) |
| 12-16 | Eid Al-Fitr Holiday 1441* and the compensation days |
June 2021
| 20-24 | Final Assessment week (refer to Course Booklet) |
| 24 | Last day of Semester 2 (attendance requirements) |
July 2021
| 7-8 | Faculty & Academic Boards meeting |
| 11 Jul- 26 Aug | Compulsory Academic Annual Leave |
| 15 | Results released to students (Self Service Banner) |
| 19 | Arafa day 1442* |
| 20-22 | Eid Al-Adha Holiday 1442* |
| 25-28 | Submission of appeal for course results (4 working day) |
| TBA | All dates for the summer term will be published if any courses are offered |
| TBA | Last day of Summer term (if offered for attendance requirements) |
August 2021
| 9 | Al-Hijri New Year Holiday 1443* |
| 18-19 | Ashoora Holiday* |
| 29 | Faculty attendance (All academic staff return from leave |
| 31 Aug-16 Sep | “Online enrolment period (see website for details) Add and Drop Period ends one week after the start of classes” |
September 2021
| TBA | Review of appeal applications made before xxxx for Semester 2, 2020-21 |
| 12 | First day of Semester 1, 2021-22 classes |
| 16 | Add and Drop Period ends |
| 22 | Last day to pay the fees online |
| 23 | Students with unpaid fees: Course Registration dropped |
| 23 | Last day for submitting official withdrawal form to W with refund (less fee)” |
Notes:
- Electives Courses (5 Weeks):
- Withdrawal with WR grade (will not affect GPA) and with refund, 5 working days (first week) after the classes start
- Withdrawal with W grade (will not affect GPA) and without refund, 5 working days (second week) after WR
- Withdrawal with WF grade (will affect GPA) and without refund, 5 working days (Third week) after W until the classes end
- * will be determined upon sighting of the moon or as notified
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