Registry and Information Centre

Registry

The Polytechnic Registry Directorate administer and record all aspects of the student journey, from recruitment to admission, enrolment, and finally, they assist in providing a memorable graduation experience at the end of the student’s studies.

Registry staff provide the community, applicants, current students and staff with advice and guidance on academic administrative matters. They work closely with Faculties, Academics  and other administrative departments at the Polytechnic to ensure students have the information they need to manage their enrolment in Programmes and courses.

Registry ensures that all students at Bahrain Polytechnic maintain their enrolment each semester (by either enrolling in courses and pay the fees or having an approved Leave of Absence) and comply with administrate requirements in accordance with approved Policies and Procedures.

Key Functions

• Admission: Advice for undergraduate applicants including Programmes , entry requirements, entry tests and English language requirements, how to apply, admission timeline and other useful information. The admission team also facilitate school visits to the Bahrain Polytechnic and Polytechnic visits to schools, programme transfers, career fairs and exhibitions.
• Current Students: Support and advise for enrolment , course registration, semester dates, leave of absence, withdrawals, keeping student records updated, managing student records and more. The enrolment team also deals with examination results, progression and requests for official documents such as transcripts and letters. Key information is published to students on the Website and sent to students Polytechnic email.
• Graduates: Graduates receive degree certificates after the graduation ceremony, however, verification of documents and awards can be made on written request to the Registrar.
• Scholarship, Sponsorship and Fee exemption: Advice and guidance is provided to students with an approved Scholarship, or sponsor. Fee exemption applications can be made during the published period to assist those with financial hardship. The Scholarship team work closely with the Student Student Affairs and Finance Directorate staff to ensure student records are accurate and maintained. They also communicate with Sponsors and Scholarship providers and report on student progress.
• Scheduling: Support the effective management of learning spaces, and provide timetabling and room booking functions. The team ensure the accuracy of course information in the Student Management System after approval from the relevant academic committees and work closely with the Academic Development team and Faculty.
• Banner Student: Provide functional support for the Student Information System “Banner” users and ensure the related processes used are compliant with Policies, procedures and relevant government Regulations when implemented in the Student Management System and related software and that student data is maintained confidentially.

Student Information Centre

The Student Information Centre (SIC) in Building 8 is part of Registry and provides general information and assistance with academic administrative processes, and all forms for processing must be submitted to the counter during working hours.

The Information Centre staff can advise who you need to see or will assist you with your enquiries, including:

• Admission to the Polytechnic (an annual process)
• Enrolment in a programme and registration in courses
• Withdrawals or Leave of Absence
• Fees and payment options (see Finance)
• Submission of letters and forms for processing. All forms can be found in the SIC waiting area
• Requests for official documents (e.g. transcripts and letters)
• Self Service Banner (SSB) enquiries

Contact Details

• For all matters related to Bahrain Polytechnic Registry, Phone 17897471 – 17897472
• For the Student Information Centre and enrolment enquiries email us.
• For Admission matters or School visit enquiries email us.

Working Hours from 9am to 2pm

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