Life at Bates
Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston-Auburn
Campus Engagement
Campus Engagement
Residence Life
Residence Life
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
Policies & Services
Policies & Services
Getting to Bates
Getting to Bates
Lewiston – Auburn
With a combined population of about 60,000, Lewiston and its twin city of Auburn offer the best of both worlds: A close-knit community and a vibrant downtown.
Inside former factories that once powered the American industrial revolution, you’ll find startups and brewpubs. Lisbon Street, Lewiston’s downtown shopping district, has cafes, bike shops, and galleries, all within minutes of campus.
While many families who live here have French Canadian roots, more than 40 languages are spoken in the halls of Lewiston High School.
For arts lovers, L-A offers a professional theater company, a film festival, museums, and an underground music scene.
Outdoor lovers will fully appreciate that L-A is nestled in the Androscoggin River valley with easy access to the Maine’s renowned lakes, mountains, and the ocean. Bates even has its very own 600-acre conservation area on the coast, the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area, just a short drive from campus.
In other words, you could find many ways to get involved and make a difference here — and L/A could make a difference for you.
Find information about the Bobcat Express shuttle and schedule, and other local transportation options in L/A
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Find information about the Bobcat Express shuttle and schedule, and other local transportation options in L/A
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Explore local cafes, restaurants, and places to stay in the Lewiston-Auburn area
L/A AccommodationsArea Cafes, Dining, and Accommodations
Explore local cafes, restaurants, and places to stay in the Lewiston-Auburn area
L/A AccommodationsArea Cafes, Dining, and Accommodations
Learn more about the vibrant Lewiston-Auburn community
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Campus Engagement
From our robust arts programs, our talented athletic teams on the field, and more, you’ll have many chances to dive into the unexpected at Bates.
With nearly 100 student-run clubs and orgs, you’re sure to find something of interest! What you won’t find are fraternities or sororities. We’ve never had them and never will.
We also encourage you to learn about the Student Center for Belonging and Community (SCBC), which is “committed to dismantling systems of oppression by actively centering and celebrating the voices and experiences of historically marginalized student identities.” The SCBC fosters belonging by creating spaces that encourage agency, awareness, and self-advocacy.
Explore everything rom traditions and events, to clubs, organizations, and community spaces
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Explore everything rom traditions and events, to clubs, organizations, and community spaces
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Discover career advising, internship, and job shadow opportunities available to you throughout your time at Bates and beyond
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Discover career advising, internship, and job shadow opportunities available to you throughout your time at Bates and beyond
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Explore on-campus employment opportunities that offer valuable experience and develop workplace skills
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Explore on-campus employment opportunities that offer valuable experience and develop workplace skills
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Health & Safety
Residence Life
Find information on rooms and services, health education, and residence and dining regulations on the first-year Residence Life website.
Policies & Services
Student Banking
There are several financial institutions in the Lewiston-Auburn area, offering services such as checking and savings accounts. The Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce maintains a directory of local banks here. For on-campus convenience, students can find a TD Bank ATM on the ground floor of Commons.
Student ID Cards
- In advance of arriving for Orientation, you will provide a photo that you would like to be used for your student ID card, so that we can ensure that your ID card is ready for you upon check-in on Opening Day.
- Students must present a government issued photo ID (examples are: passport, state issued ID or drivers license) to pick up their ID upon arrival.
- Student ID Cards (Bates IDs) are used to access all student residences, athletic facilities and some academic buildings. Access to student’s home dorm is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access to all other student residences is 7:00 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Other access hours vary during the semester. The Bates ID is also used for library and dining privileges.
- The replacement fee for a Bates ID is $25.00.