Thank you for visiting Bates Technical College’s secure online registration site. Who is eligible? New and continuing students in good standing with the college. Registration is on a space-available basis. Registration for classes must be complete with payment five days prior to class start date.

This registration form is ONLY for Continuing Education programs: Child Studies, Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher preparation courses, Continuing Education and Online courses. For career education program registration, please sign into the kiosk.

Your registration form will be forwarded to the appropriate department for processing. You are not officially registered for your class until you have been contacted by the department with confirmation. You can expect to receive a confirmation within five business days. Registrations are not processed on weekends, holidays or when the college is closed.

For assistance, please review the Online Registration Instructions.



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    Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the disability support services office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates’ non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: for student matters, the Director of Student Advising, Outreach and Conduct, Bob Traufler at 253.680.7102, btraufler@batestech.edu, Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Interim Director of Human Resources Ken Harden at 253.680.7180, kennith.harden@batestech.edu, Downtown Campus A326. If you need assistance due to sensory impairment or disability, contact the Disability Support Services Coordinator Dan Eberle, 253.680.7010, deberle@batestech.edu. 

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