Welcome to Bates

Congratulations on your acceptance to Bates!

We’ve created this site to help you get the most out of your Bates experience. We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our Orientations — Welcome to Bates, Class of 2016!

Orientation & Move In Day — Sept. 1

Before stepping onto campus, check out this orientation schedule.

AESOP — Aug. 27

Annual Entering Student Outdoor Program. Choose your trip, and sign up today!

Academic Calendar

Key dates for your reference, like Residence openings, and Parents & Families Weekend.

Housing Selection

Tell us about yourself, find the perfect roommate, and choose your housing.

Garnet Gateway

The Garnet Gateway is our online records service. Here you can complete your registration forms, sign-up for classes, and choose your residence. Take Me There!

International Students

Information for foreign students studying at Bates. I-20′s, Visas, Language, etc. Read More

Policies & Procedures

Official documentation on Judicial Affairs, Learning Differences, and Living On-campus. Read More

Key Dates

June 1, 10 a.m. — Residence & Roommate Selection opens
June 15 — Emergency Contact Information
June 15 — Personal Information
June 20 — AlcoholEdu opens
June 30, 11:59 p.m. — Residence & Roommate Selection closes

July 1 — Bates Email available
July 1 — AESOP Application & Waiver form
July 1 — Medical form
July 1 — Poetry Reading & Talent Show
July 1 — Health History, TB & Physician form
July 1 — Language and Math Assessment
July 1 — Parking Permit
July 1 — Photo for Bates Faces
July 1 — Release of Information

July 15 — Advising Questionnaire
July 15 — Community Engagement
July 15 — Religious Affiliation
July 16, noon — Registration I opens
July 20, noon — Registration I closes
July 21-23 — Registration II
July 23-27 — Registration III
July 27 — AlcoholEdu closes

August 27 — AESOP students move in
September 1 — Orientation / Move in Day

Entering Students