Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  If you are interested in receiving financial assistance from Bates, you must submit a CSS PROFILE. Please check the schedule for deadlines. You must indicate that you wish to apply for aid at the time of application for admission.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  In order to be classified as a transfer, you must have completed at least four liberal arts courses at an accredited college or university.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Though we don’t require a minimum grade point average, students who transfer to Bates generally have a college grade point average in the range of 3.5 or better (out of a possible 4.0) in a challenging liberal arts and sciences curriculum.
• Official Transcripts:
  For the transfer applicant who hasn’t yet completed a second semester at another institution, the high school transcript remains critical; for all transfer applicants, both high school and college transcripts are considered.
• SAT Scores:
  The submission of standardized testing (the SAT I, SAT II, and the ACT) for admission is optional.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Included in the Common Application are the school report (including a counselor evaluation) and two teacher evaluations.
• Essay:
  A Personal Statement and biographical information concerning extracurricular interests is required with the Common Application. The Bates Supplement requires an essay and a mid-year report.
• Application Fee:
  There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
• Interview:
  An interview is our best chance to meet the person behind the credentials. We want to hear about your goals, strengths, and growth opportunities; and to learn what’s made you the person you are.
• Other Requirements:
  If you plan to pursue the performing or visual arts at Bates, you may supplement your application with a sample of your talent and interest in the arts. We also welcome information about your athletic accomplishments.
• Apply Here:
  www.bates.edu/admission/apply/application-forms/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  A grade of at least a C is required for course credit to transfer to Bates.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  The max courses that will be considered for transfer credit are 16. You must earn 16 courses in residence at Bates to receive your bachelor's degree.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Bates College Transfer Credit Policy.pdf