First-Year Forms
You will need to fill out all of the below forms prior to matriculating to Bates next fall. All of these forms are accessed through Garnet Gateway; in order for the below links to work and go directly to the forms, you will need to log into the Garnet Gateway. After you login, all links below will go directly to the corresponding form. If you don’t login first, the first time you click the link, it will go to the Garnet Gateway main menu.
Due Date: May 27th
| Forms | Open Date | DESCRIPTION |
| Reset PIN in Garnet Gateway | May 17, 2022 | You must reset your PIN before doing anything else in the Garnet Gateway. This is the first stop! |
Due Date: June 17th
| Forms | Open Date | DESCRIPTION |
| Emergency Contacts | May 17, 2022 | Who should we contact in an emergency? |
| Account Authorization | May 17, 2022 | Who can view your financial aid, grades and/or transcript? |
| Personal Information | June 1, 2022 | Tell us how to reach you via mail, email, and cell. |
| E-mail and Network | May 17, 2022 | Access other Bates online services with these credentials. |
| Flywire | June 1, 2022 | Give access to a parent, guardian, or support person to view your bill and access your bill electronically. |
Due Date: July 1st
| Forms | Open Date | DESCRIPTION |
| AESOP Application | May 31, 2022 | Sign-up for your AESOP trip! You will go on a trip during Orientation with 8-10 students and two upperclass student leaders organized around an activity. |
| Health History | May 31, 2022 | Information regarding your personal contact information, medical history, medications, hospitalizations and various other health related questions. |
| Scholarships | May 31, 2022 | Report any scholarships you’ve received from outside organizations. |
| TB Assessment | May 31, 2022 | This form is part of your Health history and can also be completed electronically. When completing this section, if you answer “No” to all three questions at the top of the form you can electronically sign and submit it. That’s all you need to do. However, if you answer “yes” to any of the first three questions you will need to have your healthcare provider fill out the TB Assessment form. |
| Consent for Medical Treatment | May 31, 2022 | This forms pertains to consent to such routine diagnostic procedures; medical and/or surgical care; and/or hospital care as determined by my provider and/or his/her designees to be necessary and desirable based on his/her exercise of professional judgment. |
| Immunizations | May 31, 2022 | There are required immunizations before you can attend Bates College. Please provide information with this form. |
| Health Insurance | May 31, 2022 | Waive automatic enrollment in medical insurance if you are already covered. |
| Public Information | May 31, 2022 | Decide who can see your information while you’re enrolled at Bates. |
| Housing and Roommate Selection | June 1, 2022 | Tell us about yourself so we can better match you with roommates and housing. |
| ID Photo | June 1, 2022 | Upload a photo for your ID card, and to share with the Bates community. |
Due Date: July 10th
| Forms | Open Date | DESCRIPTION |
| Advising Questionnaire | June 1, 2022 | Tell your academic advisor about yourself. |
Due Date: July 18th
| Forms | Open Date | DESCRIPTION |
| Gender Identity and Personal Pronouns | June 1, 2022 | Choose the information you wish to make visible to authorized individuals. |
Due Date: July 22nd
| Forms | Open Date | DESCRIPTION |
| Registration – First-Year Seminar Preference | July 18, 2022 | Request your preferred First-Year Seminar. |
Due Date: August 8th
| Forms | Open Dates | DESCRIPTION |
| Community Engagement | July 6, 2022 | Volunteer, service learning, local internships or community partnerships. |
| Religious Affiliation | July 6, 2022 | Find connections and spiritual sustenance. |
| Health Insurance | June 13, 2022 | Waive automatic enrollment in medical insurance if you are already covered. |
Due Date: August 9th
| Forms | Open Dates | DESCRIPTION |
| Registration (Course Preferences) | August 3, 2022 | Request your preferred courses. |
Due Date: August 22nd
| Forms | Open Dates | DESCRIPTION |
| Consent/Waiver | August 3, 2022 | You must sign this form to participate in activities on or off campus at Bates. This is important! |
Due Date: August 26th
| Forms | Open Dates | DESCRIPTION |
| Campus Contact Information | August 10,2022 | How do we contact you while you are on campus? |
Due Date: August 29th
| Forms | Open Dates | DESCRIPTION |
| Sexual Respect | August 3, 2022 | Prepare for orientation and learn about a core Bates value: respect. |
Due Date: August 31st
| Forms | Open Dates | DESCRIPTION |
| Active Shooter Protocol | August 3, 2022 | Review a short informational video about safety procedures on campus. |
| Mailbox Information | August 3, 2022 | Find out your campus mailing address. |
Due Date: September 30th
| Forms | Open Dates | DESCRIPTION |
| Direct Deposit | June 1, 2022 | Register for direct deposit to receive reimbursements for college sponsored events or programs you put on; or payment for college student jobs! |