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 recommended available courses will be available in December. Check back here for updates.

Registration in any course is not guaranteed, and there are numerous factors that my allow or prevent registration in a given course. Students will receive confirmation of registration after submitting their registration form, linked below.

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 Winter 2026, the registration form will be available beginning January 5, until Monday, January 19, 2026. Classes begin January 14, 2026. 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; the card will not be available for pickup until the student is registered for a course.