Connect with Bates

Engage With Us

There are many ways to get to know Bates. We offer a variety of experiences, both in-person and virtual, so that you can explore our campus wherever you are. Here are three types of experiences we encourage you to consider.

Move-In Day

The Class of 2023 arrives on campus. Students move into their new residences, attend meetings, eat lunch, pick up AESOP equipment, hear the President's Greeting on the Historic Quad, and say goodbye to their families.

Visit In-Person

We can’t wait to meet you! Join us for an in-person campus tour and information session. Spending time on campus is a great way to get to know Bates. During your visit, observe the day-to-day life of students. Bates offers in-person campus tours guided by a current student to provide greater insight on our campus and community.

Notice to Bates visitors and the Bates community:
Beginning May 5, 2025 the Bates Admission building, Lindholm House, will be closed for renovation. During the month of May and early June, the Admission team will not be hosting in-person tours or information sessions. Campus is still open, and visitors may choose to take self-guided tours using our Visit Bates App. In-person campus information sessions and tours led by Admission will resume on Monday, June 9. Reservations are available on our website at bates.edu/admission/campus-visits/. Please note that during construction the Office of Admission is still at work. You may reach out to your regional counselor or dean. If you have any questions or concerns about visiting campus during this time, particularly if you are an admitted student, please contact Admission at 207.786.6000 or 
admission@bates.edu.


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Visit Virtually

Learn about Bates and get an in-depth look at our admission process, students, and campus. You can register for one of our virtual information sessions, or our ever-popular, Bobcat Chats — student-led panel discussions on Bates life.


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On-Demand Virtual Tour

Want to explore Bates at your own pace? Our virtual on-demand experiences gives you access to our campus 24 hours a day from the comfort of where you are.


Ask a Student

Students in our Office of Admission are eager to answer your questions. Learn more here.


Alumni Conversations

An Alumni Conversation is an opportunity for prospective students to connect one-on-one with a Bates graduate and ask the deeper and specific questions that will help you determine if Bates aligns with your interests and aspirations. Learn more here.


Contact the Office of Admission

Bates Office of Admission
Lindholm House
23 Campus Avenue
Lewiston, Maine 04240 (Map)

207-786-6000 (9 am – 4 pm ET, Monday through Friday)
admission@bates.edu

Request Information

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Follow Us on Social

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Find links to our social channels and see what we’re posting on the Conversation.


Download our Bates Visit App

Download our Bates Visit App for greater ease when navigating, visiting, or learning more about the Bates campus. Use the links below to download the app on your mobile device. If you’re visiting for a special event, check your event emails for special app instructions.

Link to download the Bates Visit App from the Apple app store
Link to download the Bates Visit App from the Google Play app store

Additional Campus Visit Resources