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October 2-4, 2026<\/em><\/h2>

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

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Registration<\/strong> (coming soon)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Schedule<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2026 Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019re delighted to share this <\/strong>schedule to help you plan your Back to Bates visit. Please note that specific events, times, and locations are subject to change.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, October 2<\/h3>
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Time<\/strong><\/th>Location<\/strong><\/th>Event Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
8am-4pm<\/td>Bates College Store<\/em><\/a><\/td>Bates College Store<\/strong>
Need new Bobcat gear? Stop in at the store during open hours!<\/td><\/tr>
8am-midnight<\/td>The Den, Chase Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>The Bobcat Den is open!<\/strong> (Credit card payments only.)<\/em>
Coffee, treats, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks are all available for purchase. A great place to unwind and catch up.<\/td><\/tr>
8am<\/td>Turner Highlands Golf Course<\/em><\/a>
10 Highland Ave
Turner, ME<\/em><\/td>		FBA*: Men\u2019s Basketball Golf Outing<\/strong>
Pre-registration required<\/mark>.<\/td><\/tr>
10am-7pm<\/td>Chase Lounge, Chase Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>Welcome Center<\/strong>
Upon arrival to campus, make our Welcome Center your first stop to check in and and snag some free Bates swag.<\/td><\/tr>
10am-7pm<\/td>Chase Lounge, Chase Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>Refreshment Station<\/strong>
Enjoy coffee, tea, soft drinks, and Maine apple cider.<\/td><\/tr>
10am-5pm<\/td>Museum of Art<\/em><\/a><\/td>Bates College<\/strong> Museum of Art<\/strong>
Explore the museum exhibits, including Carl Sprinchorn: Points of View<\/a><\/em>,<\/em> running until December 19, 2026 and Rooted and Rising: Introducing the Permanent Collection<\/em><\/a>, running until March 27, 2027.<\/td><\/tr>
10:30am-2:30pm<\/td>Commons<\/em><\/a><\/td>Lunch available<\/strong>
(Credit card payments only.)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
1-3pm<\/td>Various<\/em><\/td>Campus Open Houses<\/strong>
Harward Center<\/a>, 161 Wood Street<\/a><\/em>
Student Center for Belonging and Community<\/a>, Chase Hall<\/a><\/em>
Visual Arts “VizLab”<\/a>, Coram Library<\/a><\/em>
IMPACT 21st Immersive Media Studio<\/a>, Coram Library<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
2-4pm<\/td>Museum of Art<\/em><\/a><\/td>Open Hours: Meet the Curators<\/strong>
Museum of Art Curators will be on hand in the galleries to lead mini tours, share behind-the-scenes insights, and answer your questions about the current exhibitions. Drop in anytime!<\/td><\/tr>
Afternoon<\/td>Lindholm House<\/em><\/a><\/td>Admission Tours and Info Session<\/strong>
Do you have another possible Bobcat in the family? The Bates Admission<\/a> office will offer its usual Friday tour and info sessions; registration is required via the Admission portal.

NOTE:<\/strong> These are Admission-specific tours for prospective students and their families, not general campus tours.<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
3pm<\/td>Bates Mill Complex<\/a><\/em>
1 Beech Street, Lewiston<\/em><\/td>		Tour the Maine MILL<\/strong>
Join the Bates community for a guided tour of one of Lewiston’s newest cultural destinations. This tour of the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor<\/a> is a special opportunity to learn about Lewiston’s history and heritage, and to visit a place near and dear to fellow Batesie, Rachel Ferrante ’10, who serves as its Executive Director.

NOTE: <\/strong>Space is limited to 30 guests; first come, first served. Guests must provide their own transportation.<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
4-5pm<\/td>Memorial Commons, Chase Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>Summer Research Poster Session<\/strong>
In this poster session, more than 40 students who received Bates grants and fellowships to conduct research in the summer of 2026 will talk about their discoveries. Stop by, ask questions, learn, and be amazed by these phenomenal student-scholars!<\/td><\/tr>
Evening<\/td>Various<\/em><\/td>Dinner Options<\/strong> (Credit card payments only.)<\/em>
\u00b7 Commons | 4:30-8:30pm
\u00b7 Den | 8am-12 midnight
\u00b7 Off-campus<\/a> options<\/td><\/tr>
5pm<\/td>Olin Arts Center<\/a><\/em><\/td>Bates Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony<\/strong>
Please visit the Bates Athletics Hall of Fame website<\/a> for more information. (Pre-registration is required.)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
5:30pm<\/td>Marco\u2019s Restaurant<\/a>
12 Mollison Drive
Lewiston, ME<\/em><\/td>		FBA*: Field Hockey Reception<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
6pm<\/td>Perry Atrium, Pettengill Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>Bates Athletics Hall of Fame Reception<\/strong>
Immediately following the Hall of Fame ceremony. <\/td><\/tr>
6:30-8pm<\/td>Bonney\/Jarnryd Rooms (221\/222), Commons<\/a><\/em><\/td>Shabbat Evening Services and Dinner<\/strong>
This program is in partnership with the Bates Jewish Student Union. Pre-registration is required. <\/mark><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
8-9:30pm<\/td><\/a>Clifton Daggett Gray Athletic Building (Gray Cage)<\/em><\/a><\/td>A capella Concert<\/strong>
A Bates tradition! Soak in the atmosphere and the amazing sounds of our student a capella groups.

NOTE: <\/strong>Doors open at 7:30pm. Seating for 900 is first come, first served.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Friends of Bates Athletics (FBA)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, October 3<\/h3>
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Time<\/strong><\/th>Location<\/strong><\/th>Event Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
7-9:30am<\/td>Commons<\/em><\/a><\/td>Breakfast<\/strong> (Credit card payments only.)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
8:00-8:45am


<\/td>		Fireplace Lounge, Commons<\/a><\/em>

<\/td>		Class of 2027 Senior Parent Gift Launch<\/strong>
And just like that, it\u2019s your Bobcat\u2019s final year on campus! Gather with other Class of 2027 families to connect, pick up some limited-edition senior parent volunteer swag, and sign up for the Senior Parent Gift Committee.<\/td><\/tr>
8am-4pm<\/td>Bates College Store<\/a><\/em><\/td>Bates College Store<\/strong>
Need new Bobcat gear? Stop in at the store during open hours!<\/td><\/tr>
8am-5pm<\/td>Chase Lounge, Chase Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>Welcome Center<\/strong>
Upon arrival to campus, make our Welcome Center your first stop to check in and snag some free Bates swag.<\/td><\/tr>
8am-5pm<\/td>Chase Lounge, Chase Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>Refreshment Station<\/strong>
Enjoy coffee, tea, soft drinks, and Maine apple cider.<\/td><\/tr>
Morning<\/td>Lindholm House<\/em><\/a>
<\/td>		Admission Tours and Info Session<\/strong>
Do you have another possible Bobcat in the family? The Bates Admission office<\/a> will offer its usual Saturday tour and info sessions; registration is required via the Admission portal.

NOTE:<\/strong><\/em> These are Admission-specific tours for prospective students and their families, not general campus tours.<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
9-10am<\/td>Olin Arts Center<\/a><\/em><\/td>The Year Ahead at Bates: Thoughts from President Garry W. Jenkins<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10am-5pm<\/td>Bates College Museum of Art<\/em><\/a><\/td>Bates College Museum of Art<\/strong>
Explore the museum exhibits, including Carl Sprinchorn: Points of View<\/a><\/em>,<\/em> running until December 19, 2026 and Rooted and Rising: Introducing the Permanent Collection<\/em><\/a>, running until March 27, 2027.<\/td><\/tr>
10:30am<\/td>Departs from Steps of Hathorn Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>Historic Quad Tour with Muskie Archives<\/strong>
Departing from the front steps of Hathorn Hall; walk with us as we share the early history of the college and the campus.<\/td><\/tr>
10:30am<\/td>TBD<\/em><\/td>Volunteer with Bates: Parent Volunteer Networking<\/strong>
Connect with our team of Parent Ambassadors and explore the ways parent volunteers support in welcoming newly admitted families to the Bates community. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned volunteer returning for another year, ready to jump in, or simply interested in learning more, stop by and enjoy light morning refreshments.<\/td><\/tr>
10:30am- 2:30pm<\/td>Commons<\/em><\/a><\/td>Community<\/strong> Luncheon<\/strong>
The lunch is free, but pre-registration is requested<\/mark> for planning purposes.<\/td><\/tr>
11am-3pm<\/td>The Den, Chase Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>Bobcat Den is open<\/strong>! (credit card payments only.)<\/em>
Visitors to the Bobcat Den can enjoy burgers, fries, or just a cup of coffee while watching TV or talking to friends.<\/td><\/tr>
11am<\/td>Bates Mill Complex<\/a><\/em>
1 Beech Street, Lewiston<\/em><\/td>		Tour the Maine MILL<\/strong>
Join the Bates community for a guided tour of one of Lewiston’s newest cultural destinations. This tour of the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor<\/a> is a special opportunity to learn about Lewiston’s history and heritage, and to visit a place near and dear to fellow Batesie, Rachel Ferrante ’10, who serves as its Executive Director.

NOTE: <\/strong>Space is limited to 30 guests; first come, first served. Guests must provide their own transportation.<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
11am<\/td>Campus Avenue Field<\/em><\/a><\/td>Bates Field Hockey vs. Trinity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
11am<\/td>Russell Street Field<\/em><\/a><\/td>Bates Women\u2019s Soccer vs. Trinity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1-2pm<\/td>Student Center for Belonging and Community (SCBC), Chase Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>MOSAIC Families, Students, and Alumni Networking<\/strong>
Our MOSAIC events seek to build community among those who may not immediately \u201csee\u201d themselves represented on campus. We welcome family members, guardians, and support networks of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQIA+ students, first-generation-to-college students, and international Bates students, as well as our MOSAIC alumni, to an event of connection and conversation.<\/td><\/tr>
2pm<\/td>Russell Street Field<\/em><\/a><\/td>Bates Men’s Soccer vs. Trinity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2-3pm<\/td>Keck Classroom (G52), Pettengill Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>2026 Summer Purposeful Work Internship Panel<\/strong>
One hundred and twenty-six students recently completed high-impact, Bates- sponsored Purposeful Work Internships, across the US and around the globe. Students will discuss how they landed, funded, and what they gained from their diverse summer work experiences. <\/td><\/tr>
2-3:30pm<\/td>2nd Floor, Muskie Archives<\/a><\/em><\/td>The Bates 50th Connection: Back to Bates Social<\/strong>
Enjoy coffee and desserts at a relaxed, festive social for alumni approaching or celebrating their 50th Reunion. If you recently joined your 50th, please come and share your experiences. Hear 50th Reunion updates from Bates staff and enjoy connection and camaraderie with your peers. This event is especially for alumni in the classes of 1976 -1980.<\/td><\/tr>
2:30pm<\/td>Departs from Steps of Hathorn Hall<\/a><\/em><\/td>Early History of Bates Athletics Tour with Muskie Archives<\/strong>
Departing from Hathorn Hall; explore and learn about what Bates Athletics was like in the 19th century with our guided tour.<\/td><\/tr>
3-5pm<\/td>TBD<\/em><\/td>Bobcat Celebration Tent<\/strong>
Quench your thirst and fuel your Bobcat spirit at the Bobcat Celebration Tent! Enjoy a selection of beverages and snacks while mingling with alumni, parents, and members of the Bates faculty.

NOTE: <\/em><\/strong>This is strictly a 21+ event.<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
4-5pm<\/td>By invitation only<\/em><\/td>President’s Reception<\/strong>
A special invitation-only gathering with President Jenkins to recognize and thank alumni, families, and friends who have made Mount David Society-level gifts<\/a> to the college.<\/td><\/tr>
Evening<\/td>Various<\/em><\/td>Dinner Options<\/strong> (Credit card payments only.)<\/em>
\u00b7 Commons | 4:30-8:30pm
\u00b7 Curb Cats Food Truck | 6:30-9pm | Set up near Garcelon
\u00b7 Off-campus<\/a> options<\/td><\/tr>
6-7pm<\/td>Outside of Commons<\/a><\/em><\/td>Bobcat Spirit Station<\/strong>
Unleash your Bobcat pride at our face painting and sign-making station! Get your game face on with official Bates colors painted right on your cheeks, or go wild with full bobcat whiskers, paw prints, and stripes! Then grab some poster board and markers to create the ultimate fan sign to support our Bobcats on the field!

NOTE:<\/strong> In the event of rain, this event will be canceled.<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
7pm<\/td>Garcelon Field<\/em><\/a><\/td>Bates Football vs. Tufts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, October 4<\/h3>
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Time<\/strong><\/th>Location<\/strong><\/th>Event Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
7-9:30am<\/td>Commons<\/a><\/em><\/td>Breakfast<\/strong> (Credit card payments only.)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Noon<\/td>Martindale Country Club<\/a><\/em><\/em>
527 Beech Hill Rd
Auburn, ME<\/em><\/td>		FBA*: Men\u2019s Lacrosse Golf Outing<\/strong>
Pre-registration required<\/mark><\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What does registration for Back to Bates include?<\/h3>
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When you register for Back to Bates: Alumni & Family Weekend by September 18, 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n