Under a competitive program arranged in conjunction with guidance offices at area high schools, qualified high school seniors may enroll in a Bates course each semester free of charge. Upon successful completion of courses, students may request a copy of their Bates transcript.

Application

For more information on the application process and deadlines, please visit the Bates College Admission website.

Registration Procedure

First, students should review the the list of courses available to High School Scholars. The list of courses for Fall 2025 will be available at the beginning of August.

Students then register by submitting the Application for Course Registration for High School Scholars. Registrations are typically accepted beginning the week prior to the start of classes; the form is unavailable until that time. For Fall 2025, the registration form will be available beginning August 25, until Monday, September 8, 2025. Classes begin September 3, 2025. Please check this page for updates and email registrar@bates.edu with any questions.

Please note that all Health Forms will need to be reviewed and approved by Bates Health Services before the Registrar’s Office can process your registration.

ID Cards

High school scholars will be issued a Bates ID card for access privileges during the period in which they are taking courses.