{"id":4711,"date":"2024-07-18T11:19:50","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T15:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/?page_id=4711"},"modified":"2026-08-05T08:49:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T12:49:34","slug":"back-to-bates-schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/back-to-bates-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to Bates: Schedule &amp; FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-feature-fact feature-fact is-style-default\"><div class=\"image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/files\/2024\/07\/141017_Fall_Campus_0069.webp)\"><\/div><div class=\"feature-fact-textbox\" style=\"width:45%\"><h2><em>October 2-4, 2026<\/em><\/h2><p>During Back to Bates, we invite family members of current students and alumni from across generations to experience life on campus, visit with their student or reconnect with old friends, and enjoy the wonders of fall in Maine. Join us for food, fun, and friendship as we celebrate the Bates community!<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/register-for-back-to-bates-weekend\/\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/builder.guidebook.com\/g\/b2b2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"schedule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve moved this year\u2019s schedule to our new event app! <a href=\"https:\/\/builder.guidebook.com\/g\/b2b2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore the 2026 schedule online<\/strong><\/a> or download the mobile app to build your custom agenda, connect with fellow Bobcats, and receive real-time campus updates throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"1473bc11-48ca-4c3e-a608-87b8c04de183\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">What does registration for Back to Bates include?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"1473bc11-48ca-4c3e-a608-87b8c04de183\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you register for Back to Bates: Alumni &amp; Family Weekend by September 18, 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Entrance to the&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>Community Luncheon&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>on Saturday, October 3. The Luncheon is free, but pre-registration is requested for planning purposes.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>A fun&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>Back to Bates swag item<\/em><\/strong><em>!<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>For families, a&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>parent class year pin<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;helps you easily connect with parents in your student\u2019s class throughout the weekend.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>You can sign up for the few events with an attendance limit.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registration is open from July 30\u2014 September 18, 2026<\/strong>. After September 18, we look forward to having you join us as a walk-in, so make your first stop the Welcome Center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"6a20a454-6d8b-46eb-92c0-622ff2f3a392\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">I need to adjust my registration. How do I do that?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"6a20a454-6d8b-46eb-92c0-622ff2f3a392\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact the Back to Bates team at <a href=\"mailto:backtobates@bates.edu\">backtobates@bates.edu<\/a> or 1-888-522-8371, and we can help you with necessary adjustments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"3702d880-52e6-4847-9d25-7b589f1c4b8d\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Where should I park?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"3702d880-52e6-4847-9d25-7b589f1c4b8d\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may park in any legal spot on campus or on nearby public streets. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/map\/#\/student-parking\">The largest campus lot is<\/a> located between Underhill Arena and the Russell Street Track (enter from Russell Street). Please respect handicapped parking signs. <strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"65ac4cb0-b29b-4fd5-a159-597969c660c8\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">What should I wear?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"65ac4cb0-b29b-4fd5-a159-597969c660c8\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maine is a relaxed place! Pack comfortable clothes with plenty of layers to prepare you for sunny days, cool evenings, and rain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"5ab34a28-d482-44db-8003-93831f157d0b\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">In case of rain, will the schedule be adjusted and updated?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"5ab34a28-d482-44db-8003-93831f157d0b\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! We will keep an eye on the weather forecast and&nbsp;update<a href=\"#schedule\"> our online schedule<\/a> accordingly. Event locations and descriptions with significant changes will be highlighted. We will continue to post updates to the web, and you can always get the latest from staff at the Welcome Center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"0d37d888-9d4c-4ad2-a623-0e4f1def6099\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Where should I go when I first arrive?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"0d37d888-9d4c-4ad2-a623-0e4f1def6099\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please make the Welcome Center in Chase Hall your first stop!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"a64d98b2-3025-4149-87a6-befc8e662404\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">What are our dining options?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"a64d98b2-3025-4149-87a6-befc8e662404\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For both visiting families and returning alumni, exploring Maine&#8217;s foodie scene is another reason to enjoy Back to Bates! You can start with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/about\/location\/visitors-guide-to-campus-area-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of places off-campus for dining<\/a> to help you find a new local favorite.<br><br>We will also have several on-campus dining options throughout the weekend, as <a href=\"#schedule\">listed in the schedule above<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"c49289d9-07eb-4a46-8e45-41d83001ff81\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">My favorite Bobcat team isn&#8217;t on campus this weekend.<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"c49289d9-07eb-4a46-8e45-41d83001ff81\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year, due to the NESCAC composite schedule, some teams are away during Back to Bates weekend. We look forward to having the teams playing away this year back home on future Back to Bates weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that this is disappointing for those families and alumni who were looking forward to rooting for the Bobcats at home this year. And while we don\u2019t take your disappointment lightly, we know how loyal our families and alumni are and hope to see you on the sidelines of another team, making more Bobcat athletics connections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"7b04977f-d4d3-4a54-9993-20729662f329\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Can I bring my dog to campus?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"7b04977f-d4d3-4a54-9993-20729662f329\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We certainly welcome your leashed pet on campus, but except for certified service animals, pets are not allowed in any area where food is being served or in residence halls. Please read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/conference\/pets-on-campus\/\">full policy here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"1924a14d-abe9-4d19-954d-acee0a12a2e7\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">How do I address my accessibility needs?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"1924a14d-abe9-4d19-954d-acee0a12a2e7\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you anticipate barriers or would like to discuss an accommodation related to any of the planned programs, activities, or materials, please reach out to Brenda Pelletier, Associate Director of Conferences and Campus Events at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bpelleti@bates.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bpelleti@bates.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or 207-786-6400.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"cf0a4b13-3203-478b-8489-6aad90ca1ed8\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">How can I address my dietary restrictions?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"cf0a4b13-3203-478b-8489-6aad90ca1ed8\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bates is committed to meeting the dietary needs of all guests throughout the year, including during special events. To learn more about accommodations for dietary restrictions and special dining needs, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dining\/nutrition-dietary-needs-2\/\">Dining, Conference, and Campus Events<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"47bf0e7a-dda1-4ecf-9ab6-0a37ba21f30f\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">How do I contact campus safety?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"47bf0e7a-dda1-4ecf-9ab6-0a37ba21f30f\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Campus Safety: <\/em>207-786-6254<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Emergency Only: <\/em>207-786-6111 (dial 6111 if using an on-campus phone.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"365de990-e1f6-44ab-b195-560f29f8e9c1\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">How do I contact campus health services?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"365de990-e1f6-44ab-b195-560f29f8e9c1\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Mary\u2019s Regional Medical Center and Central Maine Medical Center are within a mile of campus if you need medical attention during the weekend. Please call Bates Campus Safety (6254 from a campus phone, other\u00adwise 207-786-6254) if you need a ride or other assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"aa32d098-6ab7-44ba-91ac-a5550268f0cf\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Is there a Lost and Found?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"aa32d098-6ab7-44ba-91ac-a5550268f0cf\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inquiries about articles lost on campus may be made at the Welcome Center in Chase Hall until 5pm on Saturday. Following the event, all unclaimed articles will be taken to the <a href=\"mailto:alumni@bates.edu\">Office of College Advancement<\/a> at Bates College, and the college is not responsible for lost or stolen items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"bd91fdbb-cfbe-464b-9d08-343c7a2f5474\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">What are the smoking regulations?<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"bd91fdbb-cfbe-464b-9d08-343c7a2f5474\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoking &#8211; the burning of any type of pipe, cigar, cigarette, or similar product, and chewing tobacco is prohibited in all campus buildings, including residence halls. This policy also includes, but is not limited to, battery-powered e-cigarettes, vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers, and electronic nicotine delivery systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet, approximately 20 paces, of all campus facilities, including residence halls and athletics grounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:211px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2671 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/files\/2021\/07\/cropped-Copy-of-Website-Header-Image-B2B-2021-900x211.png)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-green-button with-arrow large-button with-arrow large-button\" id=\"photo-gallery\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/2025\/10\/10\/2025-back-to-bates-photo-gallery\/\"><strong>2025 Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 Schedule We\u2019ve moved this year\u2019s schedule to our new event app!&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1045,"featured_media":4728,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_hide_ai_chatbot":false,"_ai_chatbot_style":"","associated_faculty":[],"_Page_Specific_Css":"","_bates_restrict_mod":false,"bates_author_byline_override":"","_hide_page_title":false,"_header_override":"","_template_width_override":"wide","_dimp_site_id":"","_dimp_override_contact":false,"_table_of_contents_display":false,"_table_of_contents_location":"","_table_of_contents_disableSticky":false,"_is_featured":false,"_sidebarChoice":"none","footnotes":"","_bates_seo_meta_description":"","_bates_seo_block_robots":false,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_id":0,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_twitter_id":0,"_bates_seo_share_title":"","_bates_seo_canonical_overwrite":"","_bates_seo_twitter_template":""},"class_list":["post-4711","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1045"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4711"}],"version-history":[{"count":405,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4711\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5790,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4711\/revisions\/5790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}