When bates opened in 1855, it was new england’s first co-educational college.Since then, we have admitted students regardless of their nationality, race, religion, sex, or socio-economic status.The bates college catalog contains official information, policies, and procedures, as well as descriptions of academic departments and programs, majors and minors, the general education curriculum, and …For information about the bates campus location, the admission office building (lindholm house), driving directions, or other transportation options, see our getting to campus page.Academics at bates college, including majors and minors, academic programs, student research and other resources.