Commencement 2026

“Be comfortable embracing all of your strange and special qualities — and all of the people who love you for them,” said Ngai in an address that shared

A selection of Bates faculty, staff, and friends congratulate the members of the graduating Class of 2021.

“Holy Moly! Your senior year was like a Greek myth with epic challenges, and you pushed through it with grace and creativity,” said Lecturer in English and Director of National Fellowships Robert Strong.

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After a year’s absence, Bates celebrated an in-person Commencement on May 27, featuring two ceremonies on a bluebird day with all the comforts of familiar rituals, including words of wisdom and love.

Bates will broadcast live both Commencement ceremonies on the Historic Quad on May 27. The morning session (for senior last…

The big day is almost here! We put together this checklist for families and loved ones to help make sure…

For our Class of 2021 seniors, here are 21 frequently, and infrequently, asked questions about this year’s Commencement.

By coincidence, the two Senior Speakers at Commencement 2021 (one for each of two ceremonies) are both STEM majors from…

The Bates College Store offers the following hours and services during Commencement Week.

On May 11, the Bates Parent Team hosted a briefing for Class of 2021 families. The recording below includes comments…