{"id":16900,"date":"2024-10-22T11:45:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T15:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/?page_id=16900"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:40:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:40:48","slug":"class-of-2030","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/class-of-2030\/","title":{"rendered":"Congratulations!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-916670ea7e2e8856ba280137e2a33311\" id=\"welcome\">Welcome Home.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Bates journey is already taking shape, and there\u2019s so much ahead \u2014 new ideas, new friendships, new places that will become your own. Think of this page as your starting point: a resource you can revisit as you begin to deepen your connection to the people, programs, and values that animate life at Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect regular emails from us with updates, answers, and invitations to meet the faculty, staff, and classmates who will shape your next four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-boards hover-boards\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/quad.webp)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Ready to take the next step? Log in to your application portal to complete your enrollment and join the Bates community.<\/p><a href=\"#0\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Start Enrollment<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Enroll at Bates<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Ready to take the next step? Log in to your application portal to complete your enrollment and join the Bates community.<\/p><a href=\"#0\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Start Enrollment<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Enroll at Bates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/10\/cropped-IMG_8688.webp)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Explore Bates through on-campus visits or virtual sessions \u2014 meet future classmates, engage with our community, and experience life here in the way that works best for you.<\/p><a href=\"#2\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>See All Events<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Events<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Explore Bates through on-campus visits or virtual sessions \u2014 meet future classmates, engage with our community, and experience life here in the way that works best for you.<\/p><a href=\"#2\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>See All Events<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Events<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/cover-1708110315.webp)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Meet your classmates, share your story, and join the Class of 2030 community in our private Instagram group.<\/p><a href=\"#3\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Join the Group<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Private Instagram Group<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Meet your classmates, share your story, and join the Class of 2030 community in our private Instagram group.<\/p><a href=\"#3\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Join the Group<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Private Instagram Group<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-boards hover-boards\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/211002_Back_To_Bates_Morning_1176.webp)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Parents and supporters can stay informed with dedicated updates, resources, and access to our family community.<\/p><a href=\"#4\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>For Families<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Facebook Group for Families<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Parents and supporters can stay informed with dedicated updates, resources, and access to our family community.<\/p><a href=\"#4\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>For Families<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Facebook Group for Families<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2016\/09\/160503_Strategy_Development_0033.jpg)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Get ready for fall with key summer updates on housing, course registration, orientation, and your first days at Bates.<\/p><a href=\"#5\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>What\u2019s Ahead<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Summer Updates<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Get ready for fall with key summer updates on housing, course registration, orientation, and your first days at Bates.<\/p><a href=\"#5\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>What\u2019s Ahead<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Summer Updates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/03\/211021_Campus_0227.jpg)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Discover academics, campus life, Purposeful Work, Lewiston-Auburn, our virtual tour, and the outcomes that define Bates.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/class-of-2030\/explore-more\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Explore More<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Explore More<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Discover academics, campus life, Purposeful Work, Lewiston-Auburn, our virtual tour, and the outcomes that define Bates.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/class-of-2030\/explore-more\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Explore More<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Explore More<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:684px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-garnet-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da45e1ee9b53f291d7bd468fbdb32e88\" id=\"0\">Ready to Enroll?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10f9facf05f3fc601e1c3d1a1a61d568\">If you&#8217;re ready to take your next step, log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bates Application Portal to complete your enrollment<\/a>. We can\u2019t wait to welcome you to the Bates community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Candidate reply deadlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winter Transfer: November 26, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QuestBridge Match: December 19, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early Decision I: January 10, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early Decision II: February 20, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular Decision: May 1, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall Transfer: May 23, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-white-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cd720dfd95831553054dfffc6562a33\" id=\"2\">Connect With Us \u2013 On-Campus or Virtually<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with us anywhere, any time. Here you\u2019ll find ways to join the conversation, get your questions answered, and connect with Bates students, staff, and your future classmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7b1870e333014c74ab571c7bef7c005c\" id=\"1\">In-person Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bates Beginnings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Bates Beginnings is our premier event for admitted students to experience campus together. We will have two opportunities for you to visit during these special events: <strong><s>Friday, March 27<\/s><\/strong> (the March 27 event is at capacity and registration is closed) and <strong>Friday, April 17<\/strong>. (<em>Links to register for the April 17 event can be found in your <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">admitted student portal<\/a>.<\/em>) During these events, you&#8217;ll have an opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet other admitted students from around the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend academic sessions, and learn from professors who will guide you through Bates\u2019 well-rounded and rigorous academic experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat meals in Commons, our nationally recognized dining hall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about Bates\u2019 athletic, cultural, and co-curricular events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet the Bates Admission team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register on your admitted student portal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admitted Student Day Visit<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t make it to Bates Beginnings or want to visit on another day? You&#8217;re still welcome to visit campus! Day Visits are available to admitted students and offer a distinct experience from our typical information session and campus tours for prospective students. You and your supporters will have a chance to experience Bates academics, campus life, and the people who make our community what it is. Come as you are \u2014 tell us what you\u2019re most interested in, and our team will handle the scheduling details and follow up with a finalized itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day Visits are customized and subject to availability. Requests must be submitted two business days prior to your intended visit date.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register on your admitted student portal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We invite you to Brunch with Bates<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a lovely day on <strong>Saturday, April 4<\/strong>, where you will start the day being greeted by a member of the Office of Admission who will lead a panel with current Bates students. They will share their stories and advice on making your decision. Next, our informative Admission tour guides will take you for a stroll around campus. You\u2019ll then proceed from the tour into Commons \u2014 our award-winning dining hall \u2014 to experience Saturday brunch with other Bobcats! <strong>Note: Registration for Brunch with Bates closes on Friday, April 3 at 10:00 AM ET.<\/strong><\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register on your admitted student portal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission Information Sessions and Campus Tours<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re unable to schedule an Admitted Student Day Visit, you&#8217;re still welcome to visit campus. The Admission office is open Monday-Friday for all visitors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/campus-visits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register here for a regular campus tour and\/or information session<\/a>. Note that in April our campus may be quieter during the last two full weeks of the month, as Bates students finish final exams and enjoy a well-earned week of break before Short Term begins on Monday, May 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e0889d1264acc8dbd977ceff1365174a\" id=\"2\">Virtual Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bobcat Chats!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Bates offers live virtual panels featuring current students who discuss all facets of student life and answer your questions. No admission staff members are present. This is a casual opportunity to connect in real time. We encourage you to come with plenty of questions and curiosity! <em>Join us for these one-hour events by registering below.<\/em> <em>All Bobcat Chats are scheduled for 8pm\u20139pm ET.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Creativity and the Arts at Bates \u2014 February 25, 2026<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Creativity is found and demonstrated in a myriad of ways at Bates College! Join us to gain insight into how students seek opportunities for self-expression and artistic pursuits through academics, clubs, and personal projects at Bates. Learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/arts\/arts-collaborative\/\">Bates Arts Collaborative<\/a>, our outstanding programs and museum, and our annual events.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=ae0635f3-ec1e-48b5-a484-bdd6a6e110df\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for Feb. 25<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">The Bates Academic Experience: Research, Rigor, and Mentorship \u2014 March 4, 2026<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Hear from current Bates students across a range of disciplines about our rigorous yet collaborative academic environment. You\u2019ll learn about research opportunities, the seminar-style class environment, and how students find faculty mentorship and support from staff to help them reach their academic goals.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=e1723c3f-5814-4919-858c-1b8a8a3aeccd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for Mar. 4<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">No Rules, No Topics: A TRUE Ask Me Anything! \u2014 March 11, 2026<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Have questions about anything at Bates? Join us for this virtual program to ask questions and hear honest answers from current Bates students.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=ad9d7133-83f9-402e-8fa7-fa85443e2068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for Mar. 11<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Student Life: Navigating Dorms, Fun, and Your First Year \u2014 March 17, 2026<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Have questions about dorms, orientation, or the first-year experience? Want to know about campus traditions and what students do for fun? Join us for a panel discussion to learn tips and tricks on joining the Bates community, preparing for new experiences, and discovering why students love their first year on campus!<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=d828cc57-7abe-4c25-ba21-38fcb068c775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for Mar. 17<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Short Term is Unique, Fun, and Enlightening \u2014 March 25, 2026<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Bates has a unique academic calendar: two regular semesters and a four-week spring session we call Short Term during the height of Maine\u2019s spring. You\u2019ll immerse yourself in one class, and you\u2019ll be a better student at the end of it. Short Term is your opportunity to learn from guest experts and Bates faculty offering unique classes you won\u2019t find during the regular semesters, both on campus and abroad. During this event you\u2019ll hear from current students about the different Short Term courses they have taken and what this time of year at Bates looks like!<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=faad74b3-d25c-4b59-988c-d7203832f1ee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for Mar. 25<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Come As You Are! Belonging at Bates \u2014 April 1, 2026<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Collaboration and support are at the heart of the Bates experience. Hear how students encourage one another to be their authentic selves at Bates and discover the ways our community fosters a sense of belonging.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=4c5cb7da-cda7-4002-8577-420755a6177b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for APR. 1<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Developing Your Writing Skills \u2014 April 8, 2026<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Discover how Bates helps you grow as a writer across all disciplines and majors with our sequence of writing-attentive courses. Hear from current students about the mentorship they receive from professors, the support provided by the Student Language and Writing Center, and the many ways your abilities will evolve from your first semester onward.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=ab0d08cb-67d1-425e-8ba5-1be512465622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for APR. 8<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Open Discussion with Admitted International Students \u2014 April 13, 2026<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>This virtual session provides an opportunity for admitted international students from across the world to connect with current Bates students, ask questions, and learn more about the international student experience at Bates.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=48ff12cb-4383-4313-88f7-4a7155af5584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for APR. 13<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Thinking twice? Come seek advice! \u2014 April 15, 2026<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>You have an exciting decision in front of you. If you are still wondering what it\u2019s like to be a student at Bates, we\u2019re here to help. Join us for this session to hear from current Bates students about why they chose to become Bates Bobcats and why they\u2019re still excited to be a student on campus. No specific topic or area will be highlighted, so any questions can be asked!<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=010ca209-b520-4249-91b5-dcfd4d52329d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for APR. 15<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fireside Chat with President Garry Jenkins<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a special opportunity to hear from Bates President Garry W. Jenkins in conversation with current Bates students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Fireside Chat with President Garry Jenkins \u2014 April 4, 2026, 2:00 \u2013 3:00 PM ET <\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p><em>Join President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/president\/welcoming-garry-w-jenkins\/garry-w-jenkins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garry W. Jenkins<\/a> and two current Bobcats, Kayleigh Flaherty &#8217;26 and Will Wu &#8217;26, on Saturday, April 4 <em>from<\/em><\/em> <em>2:00 \u2013<\/em> 3:00 PM ET<em>, as they discuss what it means to be a Bates student. You\u2019ll hear what makes our community special, as well as how you&#8217;ll be encouraged to excel academically and discover what inspires you.&nbsp;We&#8217;ll also discuss how Bates is innovating and moving forward to be a college for the coming times. This session will be moderated by Associate Dean of Admission &amp; Director of Access, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/admission-deans-and-counselors\/tyra-g-crosbie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tyra G. Crosbie<\/a>.&nbsp;Come with your questions, and we&#8217;ll answer them in the Q&amp;A portion!<\/em><\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=9c9d4cff-3d65-460a-8461-8802f69851f0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for APRIL 4<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask Me Anything: Virtual Q &amp; A with Bates Admission<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>These virtual Ask Me Anything (AMA) events are opportunities for students and families to ask Bates Admission leaders questions about anything Bates. <em>AMA Zoom events are scheduled for 8pm\u20139pm ET<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Ask Me Anything: Virtual Q &amp; A with Darryl Uy, Director of  Admission \u2014 March 31 and April 21, 2026 <\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/admission-deans-and-counselors\/darryl-uy\/\">Darryl Uy<\/a>, Director of Admission, and your fellow students admitted in the Class of 2030 for an exclusive virtual AMA designed to answer your questions about the Bates College experience. Family members and supporters are welcome as well. This is your chance to connect directly with leadership and discover why the Bobcat community is the perfect place for your next four years.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=19c35165-eb85-4ff5-b23d-53d9b3d7a6ac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for MAR. 31<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=6a22c6c1-a93a-4978-a79f-52d847ca9306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for APR. 21<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask the (College) Experts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for this webinar series to hear from Bates educators in and out of the Office of Admission as they share insights, tips, and stories about the Bates experience before, during, and after college. <em>All Ask the (College) Experts webinars are scheduled for 8pm\u20139pm ET<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Finding Your Purpose, Career Exploration, and Post\u2013Graduate Outcomes at Bates \u2014 March 18, 2026 <\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>A Bates education is more than the wide array of classes at your fingertips. Bates also fosters a supportive community that will advise, mentor, and challenge you along the way. At Bates, we connect students with opportunities to explore and discover careers that infuse purpose, passion, and fulfillment. Join us for this opportunity to learn about the many ways our faculty, Center for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purposeful Work<\/a> staff, and alumni come together to help students find a path for life after Bates that aligns who they are with what they do.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=6ace39fe-4ac0-409a-97b8-49b8ddb9b80a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for MAR. 18<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Discover the Amazing First-Year Experience at Bates \u2014 April 27, 2026<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Are you excited about beginning a journey as a first-year student at Bates? Nervous? A little of both? Well, look no further! Join us and learn about the intentional ways we build community on campus, even before your first steps into a Bates classroom. Hear from Bates students who have been in your shoes and our amazing First-Year Experience team. We will dive into how you will be supported academically, socially, and personally throughout your first year and beyond.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=33fd5174-92df-4c97-9c26-63d93c9fa28e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for APR. 27<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admitted Student Family and Supporter Virtual Panels<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to our Ask Me Anything (AMA) events, these events are opportunities for parents and student supporters to ask questions and learn about the Bates student experience. <em>These events are scheduled for 8pm\u20139pm ET<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">First Generation to College: What do you need to know? \u2014 April 2, 2026 <\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Interested in hearing from students at Bates who are the first in their families to attend college? Join us for a virtual Q&amp;A with current Bates students Alina Kunakbayeva &#8217;28 and Erik Barragan Marquez &#8217;29, as well as Assistant Director of First Gen Programs, Kayla Bridgeman, who will share details about the programs and people at Bates who support our first-generation students. We&#8217;ll also have time to answer your questions.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=9f04a4d9-0ded-46ce-85ac-b74bbd0d0eea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for APRIL 2<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Admitted Student Family and Supporter Virtual Panel \u2014 April 7, 2026 <\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"820aecce-6eb9-4c4b-8240-97e740c38c47\">\n<p>Admitted student parents, supporters, and family members are invited to join us for an opportunity to connect directly with families of current Bates students and staff from the Office of Parent Giving and Engagement during a virtual Zoom event. Come with questions and hear first-hand about the Bates student experience.<\/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 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=691851ce-f250-4598-9057-351f5c25e944\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for APRIL 7<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-garnet-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\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:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-316d89845570ffe73b01434bad1d444f\" id=\"3\">Class of 2030 Instagram Group<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/12\/slate-icons_2022_instagram-lg-150x150.webp\" alt=\"Instagram Logo\" class=\"wp-image-15228\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/12\/slate-icons_2022_instagram-lg-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/12\/slate-icons_2022_instagram-lg-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/12\/slate-icons_2022_instagram-lg.webp 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re invited to&nbsp;join the private&nbsp;Bates&nbsp;Class of 2030 Instagram Group! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e28845dc16d7d279d1e6ef493da5b71f\">To join,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bates2030_official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the account<\/a>&nbsp;(@bates2030_official) and DM the admins with your name and&nbsp;the&nbsp;email address you used to apply to Bates (for confirmation purposes). If you don&#8217;t see a &#8220;send message&#8221; button, tap the three little dots in the upper right hand corner of the account page and select &#8220;Send message&#8221; from the menu. If you still have issues, you can DM the @batescollege account with your info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once&nbsp;you&#8217;re in the group, join the conversation! To be featured on the feed,&nbsp;send us&nbsp;some photos and a short bio&nbsp;via DM, (and your social handles if you&#8217;re so inclined!) and we&#8217;ll create a post for you to introduce you to your new classmates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de434084faad0fecd1d81384be2fbee8\" id=\"4\">Communications and Facebook Group For Parents and Supporters<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/12\/slate-icons_2022_facebook-lg.webp\" alt=\"Facebook Logo\" class=\"wp-image-15229\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/12\/slate-icons_2022_facebook-lg.webp 280w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/12\/slate-icons_2022_facebook-lg-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2022\/12\/slate-icons_2022_facebook-lg-200x200.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We know that the decision to attend college is rarely made in isolation, and that rightfully so, parents and other supporters are often involved. Congratulations on your achievement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite the parents and supporters of admitted Bates students to join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bates2030families\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Class of 2030 Facebook group<\/a>, co-facilitated by the Bates Admission, Advancement, First-Year Experience, and Communications offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d8ae9b69b0e3395fe9519c13155dece\">Families will also receive email messages from the Bates Admission, First-Year Experience, and Bates Parent Giving and Engagement teams. Please see this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/2025\/11\/25\/welcome-2030-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">welcome message<\/a> from the Parent Giving and Engagement team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69c09fea6ab8aa4fac34813231fe8761\">Stay Connected and Informed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-712cba8a3aa149da2007ecce2a98194f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/admission-deans-and-counselors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Admission Team<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b0cdd70ca2c94a72a21288a61136ef1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/connect\/askastudent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask a Student<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45fc9e36206df2edbd8e7d422c022cd1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bates2030_official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Class of 2030 Instagram Group<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-558c17a27580e6e2e07ee2b7bb9bc5ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/events-for-incoming-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Events for Incoming Families<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bbde3a4d5fb90730b6c6af5e8c2e7d85\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2023\/07\/06\/on-his-get-to-know-campus-day-president-garry-jenkins-meets-many-bates-folks-and-embraces-them-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting to Know President Garry W. Jenkins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-94b924cf313f304542738644640ba030\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0fd520eebfb0bbd181e1d668774ec206\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/the-conversation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join the Conversation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2bf0402024d2df4a7f68eef76056cc32\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/virtual-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take the Virtual Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91bd4d988881548f003ba8635e516c02\">Guidebook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf1b926f9311dc1d24a907045478c6c6\">Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/builder.guidebook.com\/g\/batescollege2030\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/builder.guidebook.com\/g\/batescollege2030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bates Guidebook App for the Class of 2030 Admitted Students<\/a>! (Check your inbox for an email with the app password.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b19759777d48243614a06d6bb0e9fd4c\">In the <a href=\"https:\/\/builder.guidebook.com\/g\/batescollege2030\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/builder.guidebook.com\/g\/batescollege2030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guidebook app<\/a>, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact current Bates students based on your academic and co-curricular interests.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access the schedule of events for our in-person Bates Beginnings days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore academic and extracurricular clubs and organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examine on-campus housing options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See a (partial!) list of the wonderful things to do and places to eat in Lewiston\/Auburn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab36fcb7f49b5fc9358b64f83349fd69\" id=\"celebrate\">Celebrate Your Enrollment with Bates Signs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb3b00b302585fffb97bb2729f208d96\">Want to show your Bobcat pride? Celebrate your enrollment at Bates with a number of sign designs. Just download and order through your local copy and print business. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/2025\/05\/15\/celebrate-with-bobcat-lawn-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit this page<\/a> to download the printable PDF and see the complete collection.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1294\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-19-at-1.19.25-PM.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18401 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-19-at-1.19.25-PM.webp 1294w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-19-at-1.19.25-PM-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-19-at-1.19.25-PM-943x628.jpg 943w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1294px) 100vw, 1294px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e3b1329dbd82b7a4800573e46fdfad53\" id=\"5\">This Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive key information from the First-Year Experience team regarding your Bates email, on-campus housing, course placement and registration, pre-Orientation requirements, arrival day, and much more in the coming weeks and months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/first-year-experience\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/first-year-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First-Year Experience and Orientation page<\/a> will provide information about the Orientation program including AESOP, academics, and life on campus. Keep an eye on your inbox, and on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bates2030_official\/\">Class of 2030 Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240829_Opening_Day_13-400x267.webp\" alt=\"Students help carry suitcases up the stairs of a dorm on move-in day\" class=\"wp-image-16911\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240829_Opening_Day_13-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240829_Opening_Day_13-1348x900.webp 1348w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240829_Opening_Day_13-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240829_Opening_Day_13-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240829_Opening_Day_13-200x134.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240829_Opening_Day_13.webp 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240805_St_Marys_Nutrition_Internship_0112-400x267.webp\" alt=\"Two students stand together in a garden, surrounded by plants, while holding potted plants and smiling\" class=\"wp-image-16909\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240805_St_Marys_Nutrition_Internship_0112-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240805_St_Marys_Nutrition_Internship_0112-1350x900.webp 1350w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240805_St_Marys_Nutrition_Internship_0112-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240805_St_Marys_Nutrition_Internship_0112-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240805_St_Marys_Nutrition_Internship_0112-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240805_St_Marys_Nutrition_Internship_0112.webp 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240823_Campus_0469-400x267.webp\" alt=\"A tour guide walks backwards through campus while facing three visitors on a campus tour\" class=\"wp-image-16910\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240823_Campus_0469-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240823_Campus_0469-1350x900.webp 1350w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240823_Campus_0469-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240823_Campus_0469-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240823_Campus_0469-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2024\/10\/240823_Campus_0469.webp 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" 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<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-garnet-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d63d634e36c918ccdf0bf60ac78272bd\" id=\"plunge\">Take the Plunge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33e57a932e5fdcab3c05c7520e738cc5\" id=\"puddle-jumpers\">Ready to enroll? <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b949797f65e795300f87bafdb182afa\">Check your <a href=\"http:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bates application portal<\/a>, as well as your inbox, for the action items you need to take to complete your enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re so happy to have you join us at Bates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-white-button with-arrow large-button with-arrow large-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll Today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/cover-1708110315-1350x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18303 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/cover-1708110315-1350x900.webp 1350w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/cover-1708110315-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/cover-1708110315-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/cover-1708110315-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/files\/2025\/12\/cover-1708110315.webp 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\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\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>The Bates community is ready when you are \u2014 and we hope to see you next year.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div 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