Winter Carnival 2026 Schedule

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January 19, 2026

Winter Carnival 2026 Schedule

This year’s Winter Carnival – Frost and Furious – runs from February 1st to February 7th.

News & Updates

September 4, 2026

AESOP trips encourage authenticity, connection

The Class of 2030, the third largest in Bates history, gathered to kick off AESOP on Friday, Aug. 28 — the day after move-in day.

September 4, 2026

Opening Convocation at Bates welcomes Class of 2030, encourag…

The college welcomed the Class of 2030 and new transfer students to the official start of the new academic year at the Sept. 1 Convocation on the Historic Quad.

September 4, 2026

Bates welcomes (more) new faculty

Bates News began introducing new faculty last week and will continue over the next few weeks. Read our second installment below.