Course Registration Webinars

Exploring the Bates Curriculum and Selecting Classes!

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Session 1: From Admitted to Enrolled: Course Registration with a Focus on Social Sciences and Humanities

Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 8:00PM EDT 
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Panelists: April Horton, PhD-Wagener Family Professor of Equity and Inclusion in STEM; Paul Shea, PhD-Professor of Economics; Stephanie Pridgeon, PhD-Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies 

Moderator: Michael Rocque, PhD-Associate Dean of Faculty

What: A discussion of the Bates curriculum, including general education requirements and a dive into social sciences and humanities pathways. We will cover what the four year arc looks like, classes to look for, and how to select classes for registration this summer. Come with any questions you may have! Even if you’re not sure if you’ll be focusing on social sciences and humanities, the information covered in this session is for you! This session will be recorded for future viewing.

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Session 2: From Admitted to Enrolled: Course Registration with a Focus on STEM

Monday, June 15, 2026 @ 8:00PM EDT
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Panelists: April Horton, PhD-Wagener Family Professor of Equity and Inclusion in STEM; Ryan Cole, PhD-Assistant Professor of Physics; Katy Ott, PhD–Thomas Sowell Professor of Mathematics

Moderator: Michael Rocque, PhD-Associate Dean of Faculty

What: A discussion of the Bates curriculum, including general education requirements and dive into STEM pathways, including engineering and pre-health tracks. We will cover what the four year arc looks like, classes to look for, and how to select classes for registration this summer. Come with any questions you may have! Even if you’re not sure if you’ll be focusing on STEM, the information covered in this session is for you! This session will be recorded for future viewing.