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‘With Ardor and Devotion’

Aligning who you are with what you do is the heart of the Bates experience.

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A Bates education fosters intellectual inquiry and reflection, personal growth, and a commitment to the world beyond oneself.

There is no better way to understand Bates College than by spending time on campus.

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Take a tour, learn about admission and financial aid, speak with current students, and enjoy a meal at our top ranked dining facility.

Join other new Bates students and families at a Summer Welcome Reception near you.

Celebrate the Bates traditions of informed civic action and stewardship of the wider world.

May 16, 2017

The five-year Bates Campaign seeks to strengthen the college’s endowment by $160 million, more than half of the campaign’s $300 million goal.

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