{"id":8913,"date":"2017-07-17T13:14:13","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T17:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/?page_id=8913"},"modified":"2026-05-26T16:01:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T20:01:33","slug":"visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/connect-with-bates\/visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Virtual Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Bates Admission team wants to get to know you and provide ways for you to meet our community members and ask your important questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Learn more about our virtual programs and events below. To register for an event, please select the registration button in each section.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"8c740620-81ee-4f20-9ebf-ff7a6720b120\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Virtual Admission Information Sessions<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"8c740620-81ee-4f20-9ebf-ff7a6720b120\">\n<p>Bates offers live virtual information sessions to provide greater insight on our campus, community, and holistic admission process. Join us to ask questions and learn more about academics and life at Bates. Our information sessions are co-hosted by a Bates student and a member of our Admission staff. <em>See below for dates and times. All times listed are Eastern time.<\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=93c0ff6e-e068-4352-8673-ee7a3b4f5382\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REGISTER: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM until 9:00 PM<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=a0bc4f0f-8665-4c3b-a510-a8917a85fcbd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REGISTER: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM until 9:00 PM<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=e6372f3b-588b-46c0-8c60-c0f0f4ffb393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REGISTER: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=cb3c4f0a-801c-4f08-a507-06f4bdd59327\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REGISTER: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM until 9:00 PM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For an on-demand experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/on-demand-information-session\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/on-demand-information-session\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we invite you to watch our recorded information session<\/a>.<\/p>\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=\"227a1094-8bff-406f-9077-2d066bd5ae73\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Bobcat Chats: Student Panels<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"227a1094-8bff-406f-9077-2d066bd5ae73\">\n<p>Bates offers live virtual panels of current students who will discuss all facets of the student experience and be available to answer your questions. No admission staff members are present, as this is meant to be a casual opportunity to connect in real time with students. We encourage you to come with plenty of questions and curiosity! <em>See below for dates and times. All times listed are Eastern time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exploring the Bates Campus <strong>\u2014 <\/strong>Wednesday, June 17, 2026<\/strong><br>What spots on the Bates campus feel like home? Join us to explore the spaces where community is built. From grabbing a coffee at <em>Le Ronj<\/em> to hanging out in the SCBC common room, discover the places where Batesies feel a true sense of belonging. Hear from current students and get an in-depth look into these spaces through photos and shared stories.<\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=f5e3fbb3-be9e-41ec-813c-a60c0f7b4281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REGISTER: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM until 9:00 PM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Bates? \u2014 August 5, 2026<\/strong><br>Students find their way to Bates College in countless ways. As you reflect on why Bates is right for you, hear what drew current students to this incredible institution and why they continue to choose Bates College every day!<\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=7888cb1b-64c1-4c87-9ac1-a0c7181b6276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM until 9:00 PM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/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-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"66c52b5d-641c-4451-8cc9-1d7f57f12eed\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Ask Me Anything: Virtual Q&amp;A with Bates Admission<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"66c52b5d-641c-4451-8cc9-1d7f57f12eed\">\n<p>These virtual Ask Me Anything (AMA) Zoom events are opportunities for students and families to ask Bates Admission leaders questions about the college search and application process. <em>See below for dates and times. All times listed are Eastern time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upcoming AMA events:<\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/register\/?id=138d2aad-4862-4afe-94f6-e96dfabcc1c6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM until 9:00 PM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\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=\"d90178aa-1b30-424e-ae27-82a4b15b73b0\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Virtual &amp; In-person Alumni Conversations<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"d90178aa-1b30-424e-ae27-82a4b15b73b0\">\n<p>An Alumni Conversation is an opportunity to connect one-on-one with a Bates community member and ask the deeper and specific questions that will help you determine if Bates aligns with your interests and aspirations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conversations are not interviews, and they are both <em>optional and informational<\/em> <code>\u2014<\/code> meaning you are not being evaluated as part of the application process. <\/strong>Generally, these conversations are considered a fun and interesting way to learn more about what is great about Bates and to network with a Bates alum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To register, complete the form at the link below. On this form, you can indicate your preference for a virtual or in-person conversation.<\/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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/alumni-conversation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Register for an Alumni coversation<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-opportunities\">Other Opportunities <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Register for an in-person <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/campus-visits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">campus visit<\/a>, see if <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/portal\/on_the_road?_ga=2.158460786.918468988.1727094724-1061545323.1724160595\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apply.bates.edu\/portal\/on_the_road?_ga=2.158460786.918468988.1727094724-1061545323.1724160595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bates is coming to your area<\/a>, or reach out to us via email through the links below. As always, we look forward to connecting with you as you explore Bates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/begin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General information request<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find and reach out to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/admission-deans-and-counselors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regional admission representative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/connect\/askastudent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">current student<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We want to ensure that experiences with Bates are inclusive for all. If you anticipate a barrier or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Office of Admission at (207) 786-6000 or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:admission@bates.edu\" target=\"_blank\">admission@bates.edu<\/a>. 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