Partner Travel
In addition to our Bates-specific events, the Office of Admission partners with other colleges and universities to create additional opportunities to connect!
Virtual Events – Domestic Admission
Virtual Bates College, Claremont McKenna College, Lehigh University, Smith College, and the University of Chicago, in partnership with the American Talent Initiative
Prospective Student Event: Wednesday, September 28, 8pm ET

Virtual Bard, Barnard, Bates Colleges in Connecticut
Connecticut Prospective Student Event: Wednesday, October 5, 6pm ET

Virtual Bates, Davidson, Oberlin, Occidental, and Smith Colleges
Prospective Student Event: Thursday, October 6, 8pm ET Counselor Event: Thursday, October 6, 11am ET

Virtual New England Sampler (Bates College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Smith College, University of Vermont)
Prospective Student Events:
Wednesday, October 12, 8pm ET

Virtual 14 on the 14th: Liberal Arts Colleges Across the United States
Participating Institutions:
Bates College, Claremont McKenna College, Colorado College, Davidson College, Harvey Mudd College, Haverford College, Middlebury College, Oberlin College, Skidmore College, Smith College, Sewanee: The University of the South, Union College, Wesleyan University, Whitman College
Format:
7:45 – 8:00pm ET: 15 minutes of application tips
8:00 – 9:00pm ET: virtual college fair
2022 Dates and Registration:
Friday, October 14: 7:45pm ET
Monday, November 14: 7:45pm ET
Wednesday, December 14: 7:45pm ET

Virtual Events – International Admission
Virtual 15 on the 15th: Liberal Arts Colleges Across the United States
Participating Institutions:
Bates College, Carleton College, Claremont McKenna College, Colorado College, Davidson College, Haverford College, Middlebury College, Oberlin College, Skidmore College, Smith College, Sewanee: The University of the South, Union College, Wellesley College, Wesleyan University, Whitman College
Format:
9:45 – 10:00am ET: 15 minutes of application tips, topics rotating monthly
10:00 – 11:00am ET: virtual college fair
2022 Dates, Topics, and Registration:
Monday, August 15: 15 Financial Aid Tips
Thursday, September 15: Effective Interviews
Saturday, October 15: Major Area of Study and Holistic Admissions
Tuesday, November 15: Life Beyond Early Decision
Thursday, December 15: Your F-1 Visa and Enrollment

Bates College, Claremont McKenna College, Colgate University, Wesleyan University
Format:
9:00 – 10:00am ET: 15 minutes on rotating topics, followed by information sessions on each institution
2022 Dates, Topics, and Registration:
Thursday, September 8: What You Need to Know about Applying Early Decision and Financial Aid in the United States
Thursday, October 13: Demystifying Holistic Admissions & Standardized Testing
Thursday, November 10: Globetrotters: International Student Perspective for Prospective Students
Thursday, December 8: Information Sessions on Bates College, Claremont McKenna College, Colgate University, and Wesleyan University
