Information Sessions

Attending an Information Session is your opportunity to get the information you need in one place for becoming a successful student while at Bates Technical College, no matter what your career pathway. 

Bates Technical College’s staff are available to answer your questions on enrollment, career pathways, programs, scholarships, financial aid and more.

Please note: Information Sessions are informational only. Students will not register for classes, meet individually with an advisor or enroll during the session.


Attend one of our campus Information Sessions!

Learn more about our Downtown Campus programs, including Health Sciences, Culinary Arts, Barber, Automation and Mechatronics, Biomedical Equipment Technology, and Advanced Machining.

Join us for an information session to explore programs, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about the opportunities available at Bates Tech. This is a great chance to see your intended program firsthand and find out if Bates Tech is the right fit for you.

Date and Time

First Tuesday of every month from 2–3:30 p.m.

Location

Bates Downtown Campus 
1201 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma WA 98405, Building B, Rm. 308 

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Learn more about our Central Campus programs, including STEM and Business and Communication programs such as Digital Media, IT and Engineering Technician, and Broadcasting and Video Production.

Join us for an information session to explore programs, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about the opportunities available at Bates Tech. This is a great chance to see your intended program firsthand and find out if Bates Tech is the right fit for you.

Date and Time

Second Tuesday of every month from 2–3:30 p.m.

Location

Bates Central Campus 
2320 S. 19th St., Tacoma, WA 98405, Building B, Engaged Learning Center 

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Learn more about our South Campus programs, including Trades and Transportation pathways such as Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology, Welding, Carpentry, Sheet Metal, Fire Service, Early Childhood Education, and more.

Join us for an information session to explore programs, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about the opportunities available at Bates Tech. This session is also a great option for students interested in Technical High School and Fire Service. Students will have the opportunity to visit their intended program and see the learning environment firsthand.

Date and Time

Third Tuesday of every month from 2–3:30 p.m.

Location

Bates South Campus 
2201 S. 78th St., Tacoma, WA 98409 , Building E, Rm A101 

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Attend one of our program Information Sessions!

Learn more about our Fire Service and EMT Programs as well as our Public Safety Administration BAS. This information session takes place following the South Campus Info Session. Please register below, and after the initial presentation, you will be able to break out for the Fire Service, EMT, and Bachelor of Applied Science Info Session and classroom tour.

Date and Time

 Third Tuesday of every month from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Location

Bates South Campus 
2201 S. 78th St., Tacoma, WA 98409 , Building D, Rm 103

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We invite you to join an Information Session to learn more about the Practical Nurse program, ask questions, and explore the opportunities in practical nursing at Bates Tech! 

Date and Time

Third Thursday of each month from 3–4 p.m. 

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Microsoft Teams Meeting
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Meeting ID: 224 909 936 640 8
Passcode: c6oV3oi2 

We invite you to join an Information Session to learn more about the programs, ask questions, and explore the opportunities in MRI Technician and Invasive Cardiovascular Technician at Bates Tech! 

Please register below for the virtual information sessions.

Date and Time

Second Thursday of each month from 3–4 p.m. 

Contact information

Microsoft Teams Meeting
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Meeting ID:247 211 376 927 520
Passcode:mS97To6J

Notice: The Cashier's Office will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026.