Have a question about student life at Bates? We’d love to hear from you!

Our Student Admissions Team is made up of current Bates students from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and interests. Together, we represent different hometowns, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus experiences, allowing us to answer questions from many different perspectives.

Whether you’re curious about academics, research opportunities, athletics, campus traditions, housing, dining, studying abroad, or finding your community at Bates, we’re here to share our experiences and help you learn what life at Bates is really like.

We’d love to help you learn more about life at Bates. Email us at askastudent@bates.edu with your questions, and we’ll connect you with the current Bates student whose experiences and interests are the best fit to answer them. We look forward to hearing from you!

Answers to frequently asked questions:

For general answers to frequently asked questions about the admission process or financial aid, explore these resources:

For specific questions about the your application for admission or the financial aid process, contact your admission regional representative.