Bates offers live virtual information sessions to provide greater insight on our campus, community, and holistic admission process. These virtual events occur on select Wednesdays at 8:00 PM ET. Our Virtual Admission Information Sessions have ended for this year, please check back in January for an updated schedule.

For an on-demand experience, we invite you to watch our recorded information session.

Bates offers live panels of current students who will discuss all facets of the student experience and be available to answer your questions. No admission staff members are present, as this is meant to be a casual opportunity to connect in real time with students. We encourage you to come with plenty of questions and curiosity! Join us for these one-hour events by registering below.

Bobcat Chat: Soundcheck: Ask Me Anything About Music
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
Join us for a panel discussing music at Bates! Whether you sing, play an instrument, or compose this space will allow interested students to learn more about music opportunities at Bates. We’ll also discuss student-run bands, a cappella, orchestra, choir, our student radio station, and so much more! 

Bobcat Chat: International Time
Wednesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
This Bobcat Chat welcomes all students interested in applying to Bates! We hope that this special time creates an opportunity for us to connect with prospective international students at a more convenient time! Please come with lots of questions!!! (Woo!)

Bobcat Chat: Behind the Curtain: Ask Me Anything About Theater & Art
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
Join us for a panel about all things theater and visual arts and opportunities to get involved! Whether you want to pursue the arts professionally or as a hobby, this is the chat for you. All levels of involvement in theater and visual arts will be discussed, so no matter what interest level you are at, stop by anyway.

Bobcat Chat: Play Hard, Study Hard: Ask Me Anything About Student-Athlete Life
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
Join us for a panel on all things varsity sports and managing time as a student athlete! Learn from various athletes about their experiences and what they love about Bates Athletics. Go Bobcats!

Bobcat Chat: CLUBS! How to get involved in campus life at Bates
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
Thinking about ways to get involved in clubs on campus? Join us for a panel of club officers to learn about the different opportunities Bates has to get involved in campus life! Whether it’s drinking tea with the Tea Club or building a catapult with the Medieval Studies Club, there is something for you! Starting your own club and the process to lead an existing club will also be discussed.

Bobcat Chat: International Time
Wednesday, February 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
This Bobcat Chat welcomes all students interested in applying to Bates! We hope that this special time creates an opportunity for us to connect with prospective international students at a more convenient time! Please come with lots of questions!!! (Woo!)

Bobcat Chat: First Year Frenzy: Get the Inside Scoop
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
Have questions about dorms, orientation, or the first year experience? Join us for a panel to learn tips and tricks on adjusting to the Bates community and why students love it!

These virtual events are opportunities for students and families to ask Bates Admission leaders questions about the college search and application process. These Zoom events begin at 8:00 pm ET on the dates listed below.

November 13: AMA with Leigh A. Weisenburger, Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid and Darryl Uy, Director of Admission

December 18: AMA with Leigh A. Weisenburger, Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid and Darryl Uy, Director of Admission

Additional AMA events in 2025 will be posted at a later date.

This webinar series is directed at primarily high school students who are navigating the college search and application process! Join us to hear from Bates educators in and out of the Office of Admission as they share insight, tips, and stories. Below is a list of past sessions.

Previous session recordings:
January 31, 2024: Why Study the Liberal Arts and Sciences?
February 7, 2024: How to Find Your ‘Fit’

For more general information about Bates College, please register for a Virtual Admission & Financial Aid Information Session.

An Alumni Conversation is an opportunity to connect one-on-one with a Bates community member and ask the deeper and specific questions that will help you determine if Bates aligns with your interests and aspirations.

Conversations are not interviews, and they are both optional and informational — meaning you are not being evaluated as part of the application process. Generally, these conversations are considered a fun and interesting way to learn more about what is great about Bates and to network with a Bates alum.

To register, complete the form at the link below. On this form, you can indicate your preference for a virtual or in-person conversation.