Commencement – Cap and Gowns
The online purchasing of cap and gowns for commencement is closed. Beginning May 13 until commencement [or while supplies last] – students may purchase the cap, gown and tassels for approximately $25 at the downtown Campus Store only.
Downtown hours: Monday and Wednesday 8a-1p [closed 1-130p for lunch] 130-330p. Phone number 253-680-7130.
Diversity and Student Life
Open House and Information Fair
Bates Technical College Open House and Information Fair is Thursday May 7th, 2015 9:30am – 1:00pm at the Bates South Campus. This year Bates is committed to offering Educational Transfer Opportunities and Support Service Resource information to our students. There will be services such as Healthcare, Financial Counseling, Affordable Housing, Employment, College funding, and college recruiters. Don’t miss it!
Scholarships for Summer Quarter
The Bates Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for summer quarter. The application deadline is Monday, May 4 at noon. We will award up to 34 scholarships totaling $29,275 for summer quarter. The foundation will host two brown bag luncheon scholarship workshops for students to learn about the online application process. Contact LeAnn Dreier at x7160 with questions.
Survey for Students
The WFAA Student Budgets Committee and the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) have developed a student survey. http://bit.ly/1amxXny. The survey is an important part of developing accurate student budgets for the benefit of financial aid offices in the state. All students are asked to participate so a wide range of school locations and student demographics can be reached. The more surveys collected, the more accurate student budgets will be. The survey deadline is May 15, 2015.
Scholarship Information
Modern Industrial Scholarship
Students can click in the link below to learn about Modern Industrial’s Aspiring Tradesperson scholarship. It is to help those in skilled trades fields – e.g. welding, auto mechanics, HVAC, plumbing, etc. Call Alisha at 888-517-2310 ext 2 if you have any questions about the scholarship. http://www.modernindustrial.com/aspiring-tradesperson-scholarship/ .
Jobs Update
Job Openings at Continuant
Positions available include:
- Customer Service Rep or Inside Sales Rep
- Systems Admin – IT with a systems/server focus (as opposed to networking)
- Voice and Data Technician – IT or Networking 2 year degree or certificate is all that is required
- Billing Coordinator
Go to http://continuant.com/our-company/careers/, or contact Kari at karic@continuant.com for more information.
2014-2015 Spring Quarter Dates
May 4 Last day to drop a class and have a “W” appear on your transcript
May 29 Last day of spring quarter
2014-2015 Summer Quarter Dates
May 7 Start registration for continuing students
May 13 Start registration for waitlisted Veterans
May 14 Start registration for waitlisted students
May 21 Open registration
May 21 Summer tuition due
June 4 Summer classes start
June 8 Last day to add class without instructor permission
June 8 Last day to drop a class and receive an 80% refund
June 17 Last day to add class with instructor permission
June 17 Last day to drop a class and not have it appear on your transcript
June18 Last day to drop a class and receive a 40% refund
July 20 Last day to drop a class and have a “W” appear on your transcript
August 13 Last day of summer quarter