Bates operates on a quarterly enrollment basis. Persons over 16 may register subject to the conditions of the Bates enrollment/registration policy. If you are an international student, please visit international student programs.

Online Registration is available for Continuing Education, Home & Family Life, Teacher Preparation, Paraeducator Training, or Online Courses for new and continuing students.

Entrance Testing
All students registering in career education programs must take the COMPASS test. (Assessment Center) This college computerized adaptive testing system assesses student skills in reading, writing, and mathematics and helps promote student success.  Results determine placement in the 100-level Related Instruction classes (communications, human relations, and math) and in developmental and basic skills courses in mathematics, reading, and writing. Students are required to take classes based on COMPASS placement scores. Comparable ASSET scores may be used in lieu of COMPASS scores.

Full-time Student
Full-time students attend classes from six to eight hours each school day, depending on the program. The school year is 11 months, with three ten-week quarters: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Quarter. Most classes are held from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. All students pay a non-refundable application fee when registering. If a class is full, a student may be placed on a waitlist if the non-refundable application fee has been paid. See how to get started.

Students applying for entrance into a health sciences program (Dental Assisting, Dental Lab Technician, Denturist, Practical Nursing), must submit a high school transcript to the Registrar's Office.

For more information, call 253.680.7002.