FOR TRANSFER & NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS

Bates requires:

• Common Application for transfer students
  Submit online
  Submit via mail
• Bates Supplement
  To submit online, return to the Common Application web site
  Submit via mail
• Additional Documentation
  A complete list of additional documentation, along with guidelines, is available on the checklist.
• A non-refundable $60 Application Fee (We accept requests for fee waivers from appropriate school officials. Students who are not citizens of the United States are not required to submit a fee or fee waiver request.)

Bates may also require:

1. Early Decision Contract (This is only for students who wish to apply for Early Decision)
2. Optional Arts Form (please use this Bates-specific form instead of the standard one offered by the Common Application)
3. Optional Athletics Form 
4. Bates Financial Statement for International Students (If you are not a U.S. citizen, this form is required whether or not you’re applying for financial aid.)

For those who choose to submit the application online:

• If you exceed the character limit on the essay set forth by CommonApp.org, your essay may be cut off. We strongly recommend that you "preview" your application prior to submission. To ensure that we read your entire essay, please consider submitting a paper copy by mail with your application fee.
• If you experience problems downloading or viewing the downloadable Bates Supplement, try the following:
  Make sure "source" or "binary" file format is selected in your browser' s download ("Save As") window that pops up when you click on one of the PDF links above; See Adobe's help sheet regarding viewing problems.

Feel free to call us at 207-786-6000 if you have questions and remember to check the deadlines, financial aid procedures, and the application checklist. We look forward to seeing your application!