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 2021/2022
August 2021
| 9 | Al-Hijri New Year Holiday 1443* |
| 8-17 | “Online enrolment period (see website for details) Add and Drop Period ends one week after the start of classes” |
| 18-19 | Ashoora Holiday* |
| 29 | Faculty attendance (All academic staff return from leave) |
| 30 | Last day for new students to submit applications for Credit Recognition to be considered for course pre-requisites for Semester 1, 2021-22 |
September 2021
| TBA | Review of appeal applications made before for Semester 2, 2020-21 |
| TBA | Orientation days for new students |
| 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) |
October 2021
| 18 | Prophet’s birthday* |
| 21 | Withdrawal period (W), complete clearance and submit an official withdrawal form to Registration Registration@polytechnic.bh. |
| 22 | Withdraw with academic penalty (students withdrawing: WF grade applies) |
| TBA | Apply for Fee Exemption (Financial difficulties) |
November 2021
| 31 Oct -4 Nov | Mid Semester Break |
| 7-11 | Assessment Week (refer to Course Booklet) |
| 14- 25 | Appling for Preregistration for Semester Two 2021-2022 |
| 21-25 | Major Selection period for Semester Two 2021-2022(degree students ONLY) |
December 2021
| 1 | Last day for current students to submit applications for Credit Recognition to be considered for course pre-requisites for Semester 2, 2021-22 (at least 2 Months prior if required for enrolment) |
| 16-19 | National Day, Accession Day Holiday |
| 26-30 | Non Teaching day; Compulsory Academic Annual Leave |
| 8-25 | Programme / Major Transfer period for Semester Two 2021/2022 |
January 2022
| 1-2 | New Year’s Holiday |
| 9-13 | Final Assessment week (refer to Course Booklet) |
| 13 | Last day of Semester 1 (attendance requirements) |
| 26-27 | Faculty & Academic Boards |
February 2022
| 16 Jan-17 Feb | Mid-year break |
| 31 Jan-10 Feb | Compulsory Academic Annual Leave |
| 3 | Results released to students (Self Service Banner) |
| 6-9 | Submission of appeal for course results (4 working days) |
| 9-24 | “Online enrolment period (see website)Add and Drop Period ends one week after the start of classes” |
| 13 | Faculty attendance (All faculty return from leave) |
| 20 | First day of Semester 2, 2021-2022 classes |
| 24 | Add and Drop Period ends |
March 2022
| 2 | Last day to pay the fees online |
| 3 | Students with unpaid fees: Course Registration dropped |
| TBA | Apply for Fee Exemption (Financial difficulties) |
| 3 | “Last day for submitting official withdrawal form to W with refund (less fee).
Payment of fees due in full.” |
| 4–31 | Withdrawal period (W), complete clearance and submit an official withdrawal form to Registration Registration@polytechnic.bh. |
| 7 March – 8 June | Admission: Apply for admission for Academic Year 2022/2023 |
| 20 March – 7 July | Admission: Entry Tests |
April 2022
| 1 | Withdraw with academic penalty (students withdrawing: WF grade applies) |
| 2 | First day of Ramadan 1443* |
| 10-14 | Mid Semester break |
| 17-21 | Assessment Week (refer to Course Booklet) |
May 2022
| 1 | Labour Day Holiday |
| 2-4 | Eid Al-Fitr Holiday 1443* |
| 8-12 | Major Selection period for Semester 1,2022/2023 (degree students) |
| 9-26 | Appling for Preregistration for Semester One 2022-2023 |
| 22 May – 2 June | Programme / Major transfer period for Semester 1, Academic Year 2022/2023 |
| 26 | Last day for current students to submit applications for Credit Recognition to be considered for course pre requisites for Semester 2, 2022-23 (at least 2 Months prior if required for enrolment) |
June 2022
| 19-23 | Final Assessment week (refer to Course Booklet) |
| 23 | Last day of Semester 2 (attendance requirements) |
July 2022
| 6-7 | Faculty & Academic Boards meeting |
| 8 | Arafa day 1443* |
| 9-12 | Eid Al-Adha Holiday 1443* |
| 10 July- 25 August | Compulsory Academic Annual Leave |
| 14 | Results released to students (Self Service Banner) |
| 17-20 | Submission of appeal for course results (4 working day) |
| 21 | Admission: Making Offers |
| 21-27 | Admission: Confirming offers for Round 1 |
| 27 July – 1 August | Admission: Confirming offers for Round 2 |
| 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) |
| 30-31 | Al-Hijri New Year Holiday 1443* |
August 2022
| 8-9 | Ashoora Holiday* |
| 28 | Faculty attendance (All academic staff return from leave |
| 30 Aug-15 Sep | “Online enrolment period (see website for details),Add and Drop Period ends one week after the start of classes” |
September 2022
| TBA | Review of appeal applications made before for Semester 2, 2021-22 |
| 11 | First day of Semester 1, 2022-23classes |
| 15 | Add and Drop Period ends |
| 21 | Last day to pay the fees online |
| 22 | Students with unpaid fees: Course Registration dropped |
| 22 | 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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