| Admission Plan |
For Whom |
When to Apply (postmark) |
Notification from Bates |
Candidate’s Reply Date |
| January Admission |
If you plan to matriculate in the semester beginning in January instead of September. |
by Nov. 1 |
Dec. 1 |
as soon as possible |
| Early Decision (Round I) |
If you have decided that Bates is your first choice college. It is understood that if you are admitted at this time you will withdraw applications made to other colleges. |
by Nov. 15 |
Dec. 20 |
Dec. 31 |
| Early Decision (Round II) |
If you have decided that Bates is your first choice college. It is understood that if you are admitted at this time you will withdraw applications made to other colleges. |
by Jan. 1 |
Feb. 21 |
Feb. 23 |
| Regular Decision |
If you are applying to a variety of colleges. |
by Jan. 3 |
Apr. 1 |
May 1 |
| Transfer Admission |
If you will have completed four or more transferable college-level courses before entering Bates. |
by March 1/by Jan. 3 for non-U.S. citizens |
no later than Jun. 1 |
Jun. 15 |
| International Student Admission |
If your nationality is not American and you are not a permanent resident of the United States. |
by Jan. 3 |
Apr. 1 |
May 1 |
