{"id":18258,"date":"2025-12-09T12:21:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/?page_id=18258"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:49:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:49:55","slug":"congratulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/class-of-2030\/congratulations\/","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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission Information Sessions and Campus Tours<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Admitted students are 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\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 Watch the April 4 Recording <\/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:\/\/bates.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/OZjpNRAGbVPTm7jc63MzrOoOUGFb9L2HlW-hIOqsHpHnDR3ctOHl9hn_CEymyqEl.0Z9angMiwQE7JQq7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the APRIL 4 Recording<\/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 Watch the March 31 or April 21 Recordings <\/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:\/\/bates.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/sW68tv9FfC8kEf2LjR3cDooeCRgJ7XxwsbQzbcYhQ5fEsjjRGb8K2MOYhNc4rcxc.-0cnJElI9YC5XXOC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the MAR. 31 Recording<\/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:\/\/bates.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/Kxg5n4kIQnv7DFnvKkgVTkGrqdyfLG1C-a5Cn7X0kPrH2CjEjfbHpFCSZLnYhpV2.T5sN4ub-4Wem3rq8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the APR. 21 Recording<\/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 Watch the March 18 Recording <\/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:\/\/bates.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/ehHCOkXnw3tNpBYkgtoxIAD_Fdv17a1IH6raV45GYPOrT87mR_c8u-jv-MTD47ph.R3zvOS9-VBNR4U4Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the MAR. 18 Recording<\/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 Register for the April 27, 2026 Event<\/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\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 Watch the April 7 Recording <\/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:\/\/bates.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/aRUnhzpZOZr8xxV1FQKgHCuUe86FV1Q6WzFskjma0pKl0G6bZF38iGCMNS7h0tL6.cbgweumZKCYl85Px?startTime=1775606472000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch The APRIL 7 Recording<\/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, 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