Admission Archives
Hold the Door
Courtesy is indeed common at Bates. We believe our liberal arts experience opens doors of opportunity for all our students.
and yet, we persist: a documentary from Dance 253
Take an inside look into how Bates Dance is moving through these challenging times. Hear from our dancers on how they…
Spotify playlists curated by Bates students
Check out these playlists curated by Kian Moaledj ’23, Max Friedenwald-Fisherman ’21, and Anna Truman-Wyss ’21 for three quintessential Bates…
Bobcat Chat: The Bates Student Experience, Episode 3
Hear from current ‘Cats about why they chose Bates, what they’re studying, how they spend time outside of the classroom, and why they think this place is special.
Bobcat Chat: The Bates Student Experience, Episode 1
Interested in getting a better understanding of the Bates student experience? Join current students as they share more about their academic and extra curricular journeys, support systems, favorite traditions, and why they chose Bates.
AESOP student leaders gear up for Orientation centerpiece
The sweet spot of any AESOP trip — the three-night, four-day excursions each incoming first-year takes during Orientation — is the third day, says Avery Margerum ’18 of Wyncote, Pa.
“The first day, everyone’s new,” he explains. “The second day, everyone’s kind of tired from the first day. Then the third day, everyone gets a second wind and is more comfortable around each other. I’m looking forward to that period where everyone is comfortable and happy, and we’re all just making trails.”