Faculty Resources

Adoption Deadlines:

Adoptions, the manner in which our staff obtains course material information for your upcoming courses, are crucial in planning for each semester's needs. As a result, there are three adoption cycles for each of the three terms with their own deadlines. The deadlines are based on when registration for each semester opens to students or the lead frame that is necessary for adequate sourcing.  

Adoption deadlines by term:

  • Fall Semester 2025: June 1, 2025 (Preferred) / August 8, 2025 (Final)
  • Winter Semester 2026: October 31, 2025
  • Short Term Semester 2026: February 27, 2026

How to see your list of books used for each class:

1) Faculty View: Log-in to the eCampus FAST Platform and use your Bates College credentials. Then, view your dashboard and select the courses you wish to preview.

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2) Student View: Visit the Bates eCampus Website and choose "Shop by Course" at the bottom of the page. This will allow you to view what students will see when they shop online.

How to submit adoption requests online:

1) Use the eCampus FAST Platform and sign-in using your Bates credentials. If you need assistance with the FAST Platform, please contact Will Hyland.

2) Email bookstore@bates.edu with your list of textbooks and course materials - please include the author name and title as well as the 13-digit ISBN if applicable. 

How to obtain desk/exam copies:

Please work with your department Academic Administrative Assistant for assistance in ordering desk or exam copies from publishers. Many publishers offer links directly on their websites to order desk or exam copies. In addition, desk copies can be requested using the eCampus FAST Platform. If you need assistance with the FAST Platform, please contact Will Hyland.

    Open Educational Resources

    For more assistance:

    Visit our extended FAQ Page or email bookstore@bates.edu.