Undocumented & DACA Applicants

Since its founding in 1855, Bates College has welcomed students regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, and economic background. Bates encourages first-year and transfer applications from all students interested in the college, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

Admission

The Office of Admission will consider undocumented and DACA students as domestic applicants, and their applications will be evaluated accordingly.

Undocumented and DACA students will follow the same application process as those of domestic first-year or transfer applicants, and are welcome to share relevant narratives unique to their circumstances.

Dr. Kelton McMahon '05 of the University of Rhode Island was on campus today, Jan. 14, to give a talk, "Transforming the Study of Ocean Food Webs: Atoms to Ecosystems," sponsored by the biology department (Monday, January 14th – 4:10 – 5:30 pm Carnegie Science, Room 204). In these photographs, oceanic ecogeochemist Kelton McMahon '05 speaks to a Junior Seminar taught by Larissa Williams, associate professor of biology. It's considered a Purposeful Work infusion course. Time: 1-4pm in Carnegie 111. Please note: Textbooks may be ordered a few weeks in advance of, and through the end of each semester BIO 460 - Junior Seminar Reading original biological literature is an essential skill for biology majors. Focusing on the topics addressed by invited speakers for the semester's biology seminar program, students review articles, write analyses, and contribute oral presentations in a small group format. Students attend afternoon and/or evening seminars and discuss the content, context, and presentation of original investigations.
Students walk across the Historic Quad on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
Abra Kaplan '21 of Oak Park, Ill., stretches to pin a Bates College banner on her wall with the assistance of her father Gary Kaplan while moving in to her new dorm at Rand Hall during move in day.

Financial Aid

  • As with all students, Bates will meet 100% of calculated financial need for those admitted to the college, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. If admitted and enrolled, a student’s financial aid package would consist of institutional grant and student employment, as applicable.
  • To apply for financial aid, undocumented and DACA students must submit the College Board CSS Profile and provide documentation of family income to Student Financial Services. Please see the Student Financial Services website for specific guidelines on the financial aid process.

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