{"id":6340,"date":"2022-12-02T11:02:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T16:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=6340"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:04:58","slug":"faq-for-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/faq-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a-group bates-qanda-group _with-toc with-search\" id=\"qa-502706\" data-uid=\"502706\"><div class=\"bates-qanda-tools\"><div class=\"bates-qanda-search\"><label for=\"qanda-search\" class=\"qa-label\">Search<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"qanda-search\" name=\"qanda-search\"\/><\/div><div class=\"_toc\"><div class=\"bates-qanda-category-wrap\"><ul><li data-searchindex=\"How do I get credit for my Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or A-Levels?\"><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-get-credit-for-my-advanced-placement-international-baccalaureate-or-a-levels\">How do I get credit for my Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or A-Levels?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"I had my AP scores sent.\u00a0 Where\u2019s my credit?\"><a href=\"#qa-i-had-my-ap-scores-sent-wheres-my-credit\">I had my AP scores sent.\u00a0 Where\u2019s my credit?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"How do I get a certified copy of my transcript or diploma (Apostille)?\"><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-get-a-certified-copy-of-my-transcript-or-diploma-apostille\">How do I get a certified copy of my transcript or diploma (Apostille)?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"How do I transfer credit from another institution?\"><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-transfer-credit-from-another-institution\">How do I transfer credit from another institution?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"Where is my transfer credit?\"><a href=\"#qa-where-is-my-transfer-credit\">Where is my transfer credit?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"I have a question about my Degree Audit\"><a href=\"#qa-i-have-a-question-about-my-degree-audit\">I have a question about my Degree Audit<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"What are the deadlines for adding, dropping, or making a course pass\/fail?\"><a href=\"#qa-what-are-the-deadlines-for-adding-dropping-or-making-a-course-pass-fail\">What are the deadlines for adding, dropping, or making a course pass\/fail?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"What is this error when I try to add a class?\"><a href=\"#qa-what-is-this-error-when-i-try-to-add-a-class\">What is this error when I try to add a class?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"When I try to register it says that I have holds preventing registration.\u00a0 What does that mean?\"><a href=\"#qa-when-i-try-to-register-it-says-that-i-have-holds-preventing-registration-what-does-that-mean\">When I try to register it says that I have holds preventing registration.\u00a0 What does that mean?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"How do I order a transcript?\"><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-order-a-transcript\">How do I order a transcript?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"My legal name has changed. How do I update my Bates record?\"><a href=\"#qa-my-legal-name-has-changed-how-do-i-update-my-bates-record\">My legal name has changed. How do I update my Bates record?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"I\u2019m planning to receive a BS degree.\u00a0 How do I change my degree from BA to BS?\"><a href=\"#qa-im-planning-to-receive-a-bs-degree-how-do-i-change-my-degree-from-ba-to-bs\">I\u2019m planning to receive a BS degree.\u00a0 How do I change my degree from BA to BS?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"How do I register for an independent study?\"><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-register-for-an-independent-study\">How do I register for an independent study?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"How do I get proof of my enrollment?\"><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-get-proof-of-my-enrollment\">How do I get proof of my enrollment?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"I\u2019m trying to add a course and need an override from the instructor, but I\u2019ve reached out to them and haven\u2019t gotten a response.\"><a href=\"#qa-im-trying-to-add-a-course-and-need-an-override-from-the-instructor-but-ive-reached-out-to-them-and-havent-gotten-a-response\">I\u2019m trying to add a course and need an override from the instructor, but I\u2019ve reached out to them and haven\u2019t gotten a response.<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"I didn\u2019t get optimized into a course that I wanted and my petition wasn\u2019t selected.\u00a0 What do I do?\"><a href=\"#qa-i-didnt-get-optimized-into-a-course-that-i-wanted-and-my-petition-wasnt-selected-what-do-i-do\">I didn\u2019t get optimized into a course that I wanted and my petition wasn\u2019t selected.\u00a0 What do I do?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"The instructor\u2019s given me an override but I\u2019m getting a registration error that won\u2019t let me register.\"><a href=\"#qa-the-instructors-given-me-an-override-but-im-getting-a-registration-error-that-wont-let-me-register\">The instructor\u2019s given me an override but I\u2019m getting a registration error that won\u2019t let me register.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bates-qanda-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-how-do-i-get-credit-for-my-advanced-placement-international-baccalaureate-or-a-levels\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">How do I get credit for my Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or A-Levels?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-get-credit-for-my-advanced-placement-international-baccalaureate-or-a-levels\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/academic-record\/non-bates-credit\/advanced-placement\/\">Click here for information about AP.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/academic-record\/non-bates-credit\/international-baccalaureate-policy\/\">Click here for information about IB.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/academic-record\/non-bates-credit\/a-level-policy\/\">Click here for information about A-Levels.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-i-had-my-ap-scores-sent-wheres-my-credit\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">I had my AP scores sent.\u00a0 Where\u2019s my credit?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-i-had-my-ap-scores-sent-wheres-my-credit\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>It can take up to ten business days for us to receive your electronic scores from the College Board, and another three-to-five business days for us to process the scores.&nbsp; If it\u2019s been more than two weeks <strong>since you received confirmation from the College Board<\/strong> that your scores were sent, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:registrar@bates.edu\">registrar@bates.edu<\/a> to check in.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-how-do-i-get-a-certified-copy-of-my-transcript-or-diploma-apostille\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">How do I get a certified copy of my transcript or diploma (Apostille)?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-get-a-certified-copy-of-my-transcript-or-diploma-apostille\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/academic-record\/apostilles-authentications\/\">Click here for information about Apostilles.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-how-do-i-transfer-credit-from-another-institution\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">How do I transfer credit from another institution?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-transfer-credit-from-another-institution\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>You must submit a completed <a href=\"https:\/\/batescollege.na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBIrSAT1imeqG6LeUYVNrdCA2HwD5KhQOl-Dbxdeu1XHR-QjJ5vTQBKpHKkXzz-cGs*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transfer credit application<\/a> and course description for each course you\u2019d like to transfer.\u00a0 Please have the relevant Bates department chair review your application prior to submitting it to the Registrar\u2019s Office. If the Registrar\u2019s Office determines that the course is eligible for transfer, the credit will be posted to your Bates record upon receipt of an official transcript showing a grade of C or better. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/transfer-student-advising\/\">Click here for more information about how transfer credit works at Bates<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-where-is-my-transfer-credit\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">Where is my transfer credit?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-where-is-my-transfer-credit\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>If you submitted a completed <a href=\"https:\/\/batescollege.na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBIrSAT1imeqG6LeUYVNrdCA2HwD5KhQOl-Dbxdeu1XHR-QjJ5vTQBKpHKkXzz-cGs*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transfer credit application<\/a> and course description for the course and received notification that it was approved, please be sure that you\u2019ve sent an official transcript from the other institution showing a grade of C or better.&nbsp; Transfer credit is typically posted to your Bates record within five business days once we have all of your materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-i-have-a-question-about-my-degree-audit\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">I have a question about my Degree Audit<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-i-have-a-question-about-my-degree-audit\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>Please email your question to <a href=\"mailto:registrar@bates.edu\">registrar@bates.edu<\/a>.&nbsp; Include your name and Bates ID.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-what-are-the-deadlines-for-adding-dropping-or-making-a-course-pass-fail\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">What are the deadlines for adding, dropping, or making a course pass\/fail?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-what-are-the-deadlines-for-adding-dropping-or-making-a-course-pass-fail\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>Please refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines calendar that can be found on the student advising portal (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/student-advising-portal\/\">https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/student-advising-portal\/<\/a>) in the \u201cImportant Dates and Deadlines for Students\u201d section. You can add this calendar to your personal Google calendar by clicking the blue plus sign in the lower right hand corner.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-what-is-this-error-when-i-try-to-add-a-class\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">What is this error when I try to add a class?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-what-is-this-error-when-i-try-to-add-a-class\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/registration-error-messages\/\">You can find information about registration error messages and what they mean here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-when-i-try-to-register-it-says-that-i-have-holds-preventing-registration-what-does-that-mean\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">When I try to register it says that I have holds preventing registration.\u00a0 What does that mean?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-when-i-try-to-register-it-says-that-i-have-holds-preventing-registration-what-does-that-mean\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>You can view your account holds via the Students menu in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bates.edu\/g\">Garnet Gateway<\/a>.&nbsp; Under the Current header, choose Holds, then review the information about the hold(s) on your account.&nbsp; Once you resolve the hold(s) that are preventing registration, you\u2019ll be able to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/mhbLMhixSxdt8OF_dm9zZwcekAQuZgHep47FfoRfm15jIWisdBcy2ho6knPN-kP8jUfmyf72jcWx0hDGlikryVwcuKkSWf5IYmX6SFTAdahmQOHy2o1uJWbqQxpPmpqCMhmNMm19s7gEtRlCEdlrKitnn7W0L7CebwIh3KsBRQIRlBxjbC7Nr8WsNZHcpA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-how-do-i-order-a-transcript\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">How do I order a transcript?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-order-a-transcript\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parchment.com\/u\/registration\/33475\/institution\">You can order a transcript here.<\/a>&nbsp; Choose the \u201cOrdering your own credentials or academic records\u201d option and follow the prompts to place your order.&nbsp; You can order electronic or paper transcripts through this service, and there is no charge to order a transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current students should use their Bates email account to place their order.&nbsp; Alumni should use a current personal email account to place their order.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-my-legal-name-has-changed-how-do-i-update-my-bates-record\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">My legal name has changed. How do I update my Bates record?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-my-legal-name-has-changed-how-do-i-update-my-bates-record\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:registrar@bates.edu\">registrar@bates.edu<\/a> to make arrangements to come to Libbey and complete a name change form.&nbsp; You will need to provide official documentation of the change (passport, court order, social security card, drivers license) when submitting the form.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-im-planning-to-receive-a-bs-degree-how-do-i-change-my-degree-from-ba-to-bs\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">I\u2019m planning to receive a BS degree.\u00a0 How do I change my degree from BA to BS?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-im-planning-to-receive-a-bs-degree-how-do-i-change-my-degree-from-ba-to-bs\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/batescollege.na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhD-HSqwURGD2-BGgNx6ynEj9A72q_66zC-bWKoWEyScWd5bt6SRtnU6-1jS6bHNptg*\">Change of Anticipated Degree<\/a> form.&nbsp; All students are awarded a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree unless they indicate a change to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your plans change and you no longer wish to complete the BS degree requirements, you can submit a new copy of the same form to change back to BA.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-how-do-i-register-for-an-independent-study\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">How do I register for an independent study?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-register-for-an-independent-study\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>Please use the independent study registration form available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/forms\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"787\">the forms page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be sure that all fields on the form are answered completely.&nbsp; If adding the independent study will put you over the maximum allowable credits for the semester, you will need to drop a course before we can add the independent study to your record.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-how-do-i-get-proof-of-my-enrollment\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">How do I get proof of my enrollment?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-get-proof-of-my-enrollment\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>You can request an enrollment verification via the Students menu in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bates.edu\/g\">Garnet Gateway<\/a>.&nbsp; Under the Records header, choose Enrollment Verification, then follow the prompts to request a verification via the National Student Clearinghouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/pxhTlVZCxVEqqpd2EGNJxOidgcRnpkP2dVFp6I7fcxn-znmhOC5vMmgWjbQqBA66CHNUZBejl5rVVfgV1lmFIwo3ib2ZXJUnozPtO5ZKMmgQSlVcr9VhCXo45cWSwePaDGxL01C4klx8X-3o-q6oqX3nFgep-c5T17kiMB5g4DxHymiiIqMsmMqWH_gKeA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-im-trying-to-add-a-course-and-need-an-override-from-the-instructor-but-ive-reached-out-to-them-and-havent-gotten-a-response\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">I\u2019m trying to add a course and need an override from the instructor, but I\u2019ve reached out to them and haven\u2019t gotten a response.<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-im-trying-to-add-a-course-and-need-an-override-from-the-instructor-but-ive-reached-out-to-them-and-havent-gotten-a-response\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>The Registrar\u2019s Office isn\u2019t able to override prerequisite errors, let you into a course that\u2019s full, or grant instructor permission overrides.&nbsp; If you aren\u2019t having luck reaching the instructor, you might check to see if they\u2019ve posted office hours and drop by to see them during that time.&nbsp; You might also ask if the department chair has any advice for reaching the instructor.&nbsp; If you aren\u2019t able to secure an override that\u2019s needed for you to add the course, you\u2019ll need to pick a different course.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-i-didnt-get-optimized-into-a-course-that-i-wanted-and-my-petition-wasnt-selected-what-do-i-do\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">I didn\u2019t get optimized into a course that I wanted and my petition wasn\u2019t selected.\u00a0 What do I do?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-i-didnt-get-optimized-into-a-course-that-i-wanted-and-my-petition-wasnt-selected-what-do-i-do\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>If you see a spot open up in the course during add\/drop and the course doesn\u2019t require instructor permission, you can try to snag that open seat.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the course requires instructor permission and the instructor grants you an override, you can add the course at any point during add\/drop.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the course is full and you don\u2019t have permission to register for the course, you\u2019ll need to pick a different course.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-the-instructors-given-me-an-override-but-im-getting-a-registration-error-that-wont-let-me-register\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">The instructor\u2019s given me an override but I\u2019m getting a registration error that won\u2019t let me register.<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-the-instructors-given-me-an-override-but-im-getting-a-registration-error-that-wont-let-me-register\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   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