Summer at Bates College

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This guide is intended to provide information regarding the facilities of the College, the Lewiston/Auburn area, and the many services that are offered during your time at Bates. Should you need further assistance, please call us at the Harward Center for Community Partnerships, 207-786-6202. We sincerely hope that you enjoy your visit to Maine and to Bates College.

Bates is widely recognized as one of the nation's finest colleges of the liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1855, it was the first coeducational college in the East and is among the oldest in the nation. Bates offers its students thirty-two majors and encourages academic achievement through numerous opportunities to pursue undergraduate research with a member of the distinguished faculty, as well as through academic projects that combine service and learning.

The 109-acre Bates campus is located in a quiet residential area in the twin cities of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. Among the landmarks on the picturesque, tree-lined campus is the Olin Arts Center.

Also open to the public are the Muskie Archives, a repository for the papers of the late Edmund S. Muskie '36, former Maine Governor, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Secretary of State.

Pettengill is named in honor of the late Frederick B. "Pat" Pettengill, Bates class of 1931, and his wife, Ursula P. Pettengill. Pettengill Hall houses Bates' social science departments and related interdisciplinary programs, and features expanded faculty office and department lounge space, multimedia and seminar classrooms, and Perry Atrium, an 8,000-square-foot three-story glass atrium overlooking Lake Andrews.

The Residential Village, which is composed of the Benjamin E. Mays '20 social and study center and three student residence halls, was dedicated in October 1993. In January 1995, the Underhill Arena opened, containing the Davis Fitness Center and an ice rink. Pettengill Hall, which houses both the social science division and the interdepartmental majors, is the newest building on campus and was opened in September 2000.

Each summer, the College hosts the highly acclaimed Bates Dance Festival, which combines study and performance and features a number of nationally recognized dancers. Summer also brings a variety of other programs to the campus; including the popular Lakeside Concert series, teacher and student enrichment institutes, and a host of other educational and cultural activities for the public.

Summer Building Hours:

Memorial Commons (Chase Hall)

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Brunch (Sunday) 10: 00 a.m.- 12 pm

The Bobcat Den (Chase Hall)

Open M-F 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Ladd Library

Open M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Coram Library (computer lab)

Available 24 hours with access card

Davis Fitness Center

M-F 12:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.

Bates College Store (Chase Hall)

Open M-F: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Museum of Art (Olin Arts Center)

Open Tues-Sat: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Olin Arts Center built 1986, is located at 75 Russell Street. This award winning facility houses a concert hall and an art museum, where the public may view, free of charge, a variety of exhibitions. The museum houses Bates' permanent collections of art, including a noted collection of works by Lewiston native Marsden Hartley, who was a prominent American artist early in the twentieth century.

Campus Services and Information:

Admissions:

Admission to Bates College is highly selective; less than one in three applicants are accepted. Admission is based upon secondary school records, recommendations, and a personal statement. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and achievement tests are optional for admissions. If you would like to arrange for an interview or tour while you are on campus, you may do so by calling 207-786-6000.

Alcohol Policy:

One must be 21 years of age or older to either consume or possess alcohol in the state of Maine. Guests of the College must abide by the same rules while on the Bates campus. There will be no open containers on the campus without explicit permission of the administration.

ATM:

For your convenience, there is an ATM located in the basement of Chase Hall. The College is unable to cash personal checks.

The College Store:

The Bates College Bookstore, which is located in the basement of Chase Hall, carries a wide selection of books, newspapers, candies, school supplies, and personal items. They feature an extensive line of Bates clothing and merchandise. The store accepts cash, personal checks, VISA, and MasterCard.

Fire Safety:

Firecrackers, flares, and explosive are strictly forbidden on campus. Open candles or other flames represent a direct fire hazard; they should be used only in carefully monitored situations. No alteration of or interference with the full effectiveness of the sprinkling systems, smoke detectors, or fire alarms is permitted. Please take note of the location of fire extinguisher and fire exits in your residence hall.

I.D. Cards:

If you lose your I.D. card or meal ticket, please report to your program director or resident coordinator immediately.

Keys:

The White Card opens the outside door of your dormitory and academic buildings. You need to place card in front of electronic box located on the building. Please note that not all entrances have an electronic box. The key unlocks only your dorm room. Keys and access cards will be collected at the end of each of the programs, and you will be billed $50 for each missing key. If you misplace key or access card, please contact the Harward Center for Community Parterships immediately, if after business hours contact security at 786-6254 and they will locate staff on call.

Laundry and Kitchen:

Laundry facilities are located on the ground floor of all dormitories for your personal use. You may purchase a Mac Gray card in the lower level of Chase Hall outside the bookstore. This card can be used in the library also for photocopying. LeBlanc's Cleaners, located on the corner of Campus Avenue and Lafayette Street, is within walking distance of campus and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F (783-2244). Kitchenettes are available in most residences. Feel free to use these facilities, but please remember to keep the area clean for others.

Mail Services:

There are mailboxes outside Chase Hall on Campus Avenue, behind Lane Hall, and on the corner near Parker Hall. Mail received after your departure from the campus will be returned to sender.

Parking:

Campus conference guests may park in student and guest parking spaces. Please do not park in Faculty/Staff parking. Overnight parking is not permitted on Bardwell St in front of Adam and Smith Hall or in the parking lot next to Moody Hall. Cars may not be parked on lawns, sidewalks, or in such a manner as to obstruct emergency access. Please do not park in specially designated areas, such as loading areas, service vehicle spaces, or handicapped accessible spaces. Cars parked in fire lanes will be subject to towing.

Running Information:

The track on Russell Street is brand new in 2002 and Merrill Gym contains an indoor track. The outer perimeter of the Bates Campus is 1.25 miles, or an easy 3 mile-loop is: College St. north across Russell St. Right onto Montello St., right onto Central Ave and follow it back to campus.

Security: 207-786-6254

The College does not assume responsibility for personal property. Please keep your door and window locked when you are not in your dorm. Do not keep excessive cash or valuables in your room. Keep bicycles locked in your room. The College Security Office at 245 College St. is open and staffed 24 hrs a day. Security phones are located throughout campus and are identified with a blue light.

Smoking:

Smoking is prohibited in public areas of campus and must be 50 ft.away from buildings, except in designated areas, which are thus identified.