{"id":14398,"date":"2022-03-02T16:06:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T21:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/?page_id=14398"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:18:27","slug":"visit-bates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/visit-bates\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect with Bates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"engage-with-us\">Engage With Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to get to know Bates. We offer a variety of experiences, both in-person and virtual, so that you can explore our campus wherever you are. Here are three types of experiences we encourage you to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bates.edu\/admission\/campus-visits\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2021\/06\/190826_Move_In_Day_PM_1071-1350x900.jpg\" alt=\"Move-In Day\n\nThe Class of 2023 arrives on campus. Students move into their new residences, attend meetings, eat lunch, pick up AESOP equipment, hear the President's Greeting on the Historic Quad, and say goodbye to their families.\" class=\"wp-image-13298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2021\/06\/190826_Move_In_Day_PM_1071-1350x900.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2021\/06\/190826_Move_In_Day_PM_1071-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2021\/06\/190826_Move_In_Day_PM_1071-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2021\/06\/190826_Move_In_Day_PM_1071-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2021\/06\/190826_Move_In_Day_PM_1071.jpg 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading remove-margin\" id=\"visit-in-person\">Visit In-Person<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to meet you! Join us for an in-person campus tour and information session. Spending time on campus is a great way to get to know Bates. During your visit, observe the day-to-day life of students. Bates offers in-person campus tours guided by a current student to provide greater insight on our campus and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button smaller-button with-arrow with-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bates.edu\/admission\/campus-visits\/\">Schedule Your visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bates.edu\/admission\/visit\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/03\/211013_Campus_0855-1350x900.webp\" alt=\"Photograph of a woman sitting in an outdoor chair\" class=\"wp-image-14409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/03\/211013_Campus_0855-1350x900.webp 1350w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/03\/211013_Campus_0855-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/03\/211013_Campus_0855-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/03\/211013_Campus_0855-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/03\/211013_Campus_0855.jpg 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading remove-margin\" id=\"visit-in-person\">Visit Virtually<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about Bates and get an in-depth look at our admission process, students, and campus. You can register for one of our virtual information sessions, or our ever-popular, Bobcat Chats \u2014 student-led panel discussions on Bates life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button smaller-button with-arrow with-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bates.edu\/admission\/visit\/\">Schedule YOUr Virtual Event<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-2.35.45\u202fPM-1400x706.webp\" alt=\"Photos of Bates College\" class=\"wp-image-16442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-2.35.45\u202fPM-1400x706.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-2.35.45\u202fPM-400x202.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-2.35.45\u202fPM-1200x605.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-2.35.45\u202fPM-1536x775.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-2.35.45\u202fPM.webp 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading remove-margin\" id=\"visit-in-person\">On-Demand Virtual Tour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to explore Bates at your own pace? Our virtual on-demand experiences gives you access to our campus 24 hours a day from the comfort of where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button smaller-button with-arrow with-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/tour\/\">Explore Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helpful-information\">Request Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to start the conversation? To receive information from Bates, including invitations to upcoming events, information about our application process, and more, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/begin\/\">complete the brief form here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helpful-information\">Ask a Student<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in our Office of Admission are eager to answer your questions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/connect\/askastudent\/\">Learn more about &#8220;Ask a Student&#8221; here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helpful-information\">Connect with an Admission Team Member<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Have questions? Reach out to the Admission team member. Whether you have a specific question or simply want to say hello, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/admission-deans-and-counselors\/\">find the Admission deans and counselors for your region here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See if Bates Is Visiting Your High School or Region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/portal\/on_the_road?_ga=2.45196066.762278444.1757939411-897180259.1604324726\">Visit this page<\/a> to find a tool where you can search by US Zip Code or selecting your country\/region to find upcoming virtual and in-person events with Bates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helpful-information\">Alumni Conversations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An Alumni Conversation is an opportunity for prospective students to connect one-on-one with a Bates graduate and ask the deeper and specific questions that will help you determine if Bates aligns with your interests and aspirations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/alumni-conversation\/\">Learn more about &#8220;Alumni Conversations&#8221; here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helpful-information\">Contact the Office of Admission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bates Office of Admission<\/strong><br>Lindholm House<br>23 Campus Avenue<br>Lewiston, Maine 04240 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/map\/#\/admission-lindholm-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a>)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/map\/#admission-lindholm-house\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"tel:2077866000\">207-786-6000<\/a> (9 am &#8211; 4 pm ET, Monday through Friday)<br><a href=\"mailto:admission@bates.edu\">admission@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Information<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/admission-team-by-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of the Bates College Admission team by regional representative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helpful-information\">Follow Us on Social<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Find links to our social channels and see what we&#8217;re posting on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/the-conversation\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/the-conversation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conversation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button with-arrow with-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/the-conversation\/\">Follow Bates on Social <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helpful-information\">Download our Bates Visit App<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Download our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/guidebook.com\/g\/#\/guides\/batescollegevisitguide\/details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bates Visit App<\/a>&nbsp;for greater ease when navigating, visiting, or learning more about the Bates campus. The app also provides a self-guided tour if you are not able to visit campus during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/campus-visits\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/campus-visits\/\">scheduled campus in-person visit<\/a>. Use the links below to download the app on your mobile device. If you\u2019re visiting for a special event, check your event emails for special app instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/id1671036614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"198\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2023\/10\/img_app_store_badge.webp\" alt=\"Link to download the Bates Visit App from the Apple app store \" class=\"wp-image-15723\" style=\"width:198px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.guidebook.apps.bates.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2023\/10\/img_google_play_badge.webp\" alt=\"Link to download the Bates Visit App from the Google Play app store \" class=\"wp-image-15724\" style=\"width:198px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"campus-visit-resources\">Additional Campus Visit Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/map\/#\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/maps-directions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting Here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/lewiston-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lewiston &amp; Auburn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/academics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Majors &amp; Minors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/student-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enrolled Student Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tl93QBisPCM&amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What if I can&#8217;t visit? 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