Bates Technical College is a public technical college located in Tacoma, Washington, USA. The college offers two-year Associate of Applied Science degrees, academic certificates, and industry certifications. Bates is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and maintains articulation agreements with several four-year colleges and universities. Some two-year degrees offered by this college are transferable. Classes at Bates run from September to August with quarter-based academic and enrollment calendar. Weekly information sessions are held to help students select and develop an area of interest.