Campus Visits & Events
Schedule Your Campus Visit
Spending time on campus is a great way to get to know Bates. During your visit, observe the day-to-day life of students here. Take in views of the historic quad, the glass walls of our new Bonney Science Center, and the natural beauty of Lake Andrews (affectionately known as the Puddle).
Bates is a community known for opening doors – you’ll find that we’re eager to strike up a conversation. You can find more information about on-campus offerings below.
Want more time on campus? Our office provides meal tickets to eat in Bates’ Commons at 11:00am or 1:00pm. We recommend checking Commons’ hours to make sure it is open on the day of your visit.
Unable to visit us in Maine? Here are some other ways to engage with Bates Admission:
- Chat with your regional admission representative via email
- Connect with our staff at regional or virtual events
- Reach out to a current student
- Register for a virtual Information Session, a student-only Bobcat Chat, or an Alumni Conversation on our Live Virtual Programming page.
- Request Information
- Take a self-guided virtual tour
In-Person Guided Tours
Bates offers in-person campus tours guided by a current student to provide greater insight on our campus and community. Campus tours are typically offered daily, Monday-Friday, and the occasional Saturday. See details below on downloading the Visit Bates app to enhance your in-person tour of campus.
To register, click “Schedule Your Visit” above.
Information Sessions
Join our admission staff and a current senior for an information session that provides greater insight to our campus, community, and holistic admission process.
To register, click “Schedule Your Visit” above.
Group Visits
The Office of Admission welcomes schools and organizations to visit and learn more about the college and our admission process. We ask that requests be made at one to two months prior to your desired date of visit; we will try our best to accommodate your request.
Due to limited availability, our office is only able to accommodate groups of sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. If you are a non-high school student group (i.e. school counselors, transfer students, etc.) interested in scheduling a group visit, please email groupvisits@bates.edu. Your request will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.
As our office typically sees a high volume of visitors on Mondays and Friday, we limit group visits to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We cannot guarantee our ability to offer lunch in Commons for group visits. Please see our list of dining options in the Lewiston/Auburn area as you plan your visit to campus.
Download our Visit Bates App
Download our Visit Bates app for greater ease when navigating, visiting, or learning more about the Bates campus. Use the links below to download the app on your mobile device. If you’re visiting for a special event, check your event emails for special app instructions.
Directions and Visiting Information
Please see our Getting to Campus page for more information on directions, parking, and visiting our greater community.
Contact Us for Help
We want to ensure that campus visits and events are inclusive for all. If you anticipate a barrier or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Office of Admission at 207-786-6000 or admission@bates.edu. To ensure there is enough time to make appropriate arrangements, please contacts us one week prior to your visit, when possible.