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Commencement 2026

Commencement weekend is May 29-31, 2026.

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Celebrate With Bobcat Lawn Signs
by Gina Nordini
April 2, 2026
Want to show your Bobcat pride? Download one of our printable PDFs.
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by Michelle Lewis
January 21, 2026
FAQs: What to expect for Commencement 2026
by Michelle Lewis
January 16, 2026

April 9, 2026

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on BlueskyThe Bates Film Festival might at first seem like any other film festival. There…

April 9, 2026

Bates will recognize four honorary degree recipients during Commencement on May 31, including Commencement speaker Deborah Harkness.

April 9, 2026

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on BlueskyThe application pool for the Class of 2030 is the largest in Bates’ history…