Bates College offers students access to over 100 computers in labs around campus. Campus computing labs are available in Pettengill Hall and the Ladd Library for academic computing needs. Many departments also have specialized labs with curricular software and equipment.

Students, faculty and staff may also use the specialized hardware available in Coram 6, including color ink jet and large format laser printers, along with slide and large and regular flat bed scanners.

Color laser printing is available through the Help Desk in Ladd Library.

Equipment, including digital cameras and VHS camcorders, may be borrowed for academic use from the Classroom Technology & Events Support in G67 Pettengill Hall.