Semester/Year Planning Process for Off-Campus Study

Review the planning timeline for a snapshot of the coming year.

Start your Global Bobcats account!
- Go to this link to start your Pre-Registration Phase steps by following the instructions for first time users. (Use your Bates login credentials.)
Review and research approved programs.
Utilize the various advising resources found in your pre-registration account in Global Bobcats. For example:

Complete the pre-registration phase which includes listing your top choice program and term(s) off-campus. (Your top choice program can change.)
Your pre-registration will be reviewed by a Bates off-campus study advisor and your registration will be opened. You can switch your top choice program at any time before the registration deadline but you only have one (1) off-campus study registration open at a time.
Complete the new steps by the Off-Campus Study Registration deadline. This includes consulting with a faculty member about how off-campus study fits into your four-year plan of study at Bates.

Watch the online Off-Campus Study Information Session
See announcements, the Center for Global Education calendar, and our Instagram account.
To make an optional Appointment for off-campus study advising, please use BatesReach.
Browse, “add to programs of interest” and “favorite” approved programs.
Complete your Bates Off-Campus Study Registration Application.

declare your major
obtain signature of major department chair/major advisor on the Off-Campus Study Registration Form

submit the Off-Campus Study Registration in the Global Bobcats portal
The registration requires a declared major and a completed Academic Approval Form signed by the department/program chair of your declared major/s.
Please note that the deadline for Fall 2024, Academic Year 2024-2025, and Winter 2025 was February 8, 2024 – late registrations are considered on a case-by-case basis.