Orientation involves navigating various campus spaces on a variety of terrain, including pavement, hard flooring, carpeted flooring, and uneven grassy terrain. Audiovisual presentations, including microphone-amplified voice, projected slides, and interactive polls are provided in most Orientation sessions.

First-Year Experience strives to build a culture of belonging where all members of the community feel valued, and our programs are safe, inclusive, and fun. For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact the Office of Accessible Education at accessibility@bates.edu, or 207-786-6222 no later than five days prior to arriving on campus.

If you have questions, please contact fye@bates.edu. Thank you!