Bates offers live virtual information sessions to provide greater insight on our campus, community, and holistic admission process. These virtual events occur on select Wednesdays at 8:00 PM ET. Our Virtual Admission Information Sessions have ended for this year, please check back in spring 2025 for an updated schedule.

For an on-demand experience, we invite you to watch our recorded information session.

Bates offers live panels of current students who will discuss all facets of the student experience and be available to answer your questions. No admission staff members are present, as this is meant to be a casual opportunity to connect in real time with students. We encourage you to come with plenty of questions and curiosity! Join us for these one-hour events by registering below.

Bobcat Chat: Final 2-hour Special (*cue fireworks*) Thinking twice? Come seek advice!
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT
Join us for one final panel to answer any last questions you may have about Bates. With your impending May 1 regular decision deadline, feel free to ask any final questions you have that will help you make your decision. No specific topic or area will be highlighted; any and all questions about anything can be asked!

These virtual events are opportunities for students and families to ask Bates Admission leaders questions about the college search and application process. These Zoom events begin at 8:00 pm Eastern on the dates listed below.

Special AMA for for students admitted to the Bates Class of 2029 and their families:

This event will feature Darryl Uy, Director of Admission, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Previous event recordings:

April 1: AMA with Leigh A. Weisenburger, Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid and Darryl Uy, Director of Admission

November 13: AMA with Leigh A. Weisenburger, Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid and Darryl Uy, Director of Admission

December 18: AMA with Leigh A. Weisenburger, Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid and Darryl Uy, Director of Admission

Additional AMA events in 2025 will be posted at a later date.

This webinar series is directed at primarily high school students who are navigating the college search and application process! Join us to hear from Bates educators in and out of the Office of Admission as they share insight, tips, and stories.

Below is a list of past sessions:
January 31, 2024: Why Study the Liberal Arts and Sciences?
February 7, 2024: How to Find Your ‘Fit’

For more general information about Bates College, please register for a Virtual Admission & Financial Aid Information Session.

An Alumni Conversation is an opportunity to connect one-on-one with a Bates community member and ask the deeper and specific questions that will help you determine if Bates aligns with your interests and aspirations.

Conversations are not interviews, and they are both optional and informational — meaning you are not being evaluated as part of the application process. Generally, these conversations are considered a fun and interesting way to learn more about what is great about Bates and to network with a Bates alum.

To register, complete the form at the link below. On this form, you can indicate your preference for a virtual or in-person conversation.