We pay tribute to the late, remarkable Jimmy Carter, who died today at age 100, by recalling his historic visit to Bates in ...

Discover what Batesies are up to this month and explore ways to get involved in the latest edition of the Bobcat Connection!

Bates College is proud to announce a partnership with Aunt Flow to provide free pads and tampons across campus. Founded in 2016, Aunt Flow is a national, non-profit organization that strives to make ...

As an F-1 visa holder, it’s essential to stay informed about your employment-related options and regulations as well as your tax filing obligations. There are limited opportunities for F-1 students to ...

The unique circumstances surrounding MLK Day in 1991 influenced the distinctive character of Bates' contemporary MLK Day observance: in lieu of classes, a day of discussions, presentations, screenings ...

One of the newest buildings on campus is Bonney Science Center, which features cutting-edge teaching and research spaces for chemistry, biology, and neuroscience. Created with extensive input from ...

Academic changes can impact your immigration status. Have you declared or changed your major? Are you considering a significant change to your academic program such as taking a leave of absence or ...

If you are currently an F-1 student at Bates College, and your I-20 program end date has not passed or has passed fewer than 60 days ago, you are eligible for a SEVIS transfer. If you have graduated ...

If you are a student in F-1 student status at Bates College, you are eligible to work on campus. On-campus employment is defined as employment that occurs on the premises of Bates College for which ...

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) work authorization allows students in F-1 immigration status to gain practical experience in their major academic program prior to graduation. Normally, students ...

The 2025 MLK Day keynote speaker is scholar and author Erica Chenoweth, an expert in mass movements, nonviolent resistance, terrorism, political violence, revolutions, and state repression. Chenoweth ...