Commencement 2024 Schedule
The 158th Commencement of Bates College will take place on Sunday, May 26, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending shortly after noon on the Coram Library Terrace on the Historic Quad.
Commencement 2024 Archives
April 24, 2024
Mary Louise Kelly, journalist and co-host of NPR flagship program ‘All Things Considered,’ to deliver 2024 Bates Commencement Address, joined by honorands Richard Blanco and Clayton Spencer
Set for May 26, 2024, the 158th Bates College Commencement takes place on the Coram Library Terrace on the Historic Quad.
March 11, 2024
Commencement 2024 Map
This campus map shows locations of various resources and activities for Bates Commencement on Sunday, May 26, 2024, including vehicle…
January 15, 2024
Celebrate With Bobcat Lawn Signs
Want to show your Bobcat pride? Download one of our printable PDFs.
January 9, 2024
FAQs: What to expect for Commencement 2024
We are looking forward to welcoming Bates families and friends to campus in May to celebrate the Class of 2024. We will continue to update this website as more details are confirmed.
August 23, 2023
Commencement 2024 Schedule
The 158th Commencement of Bates College will take place on Sunday, May 26, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending shortly after noon on the Coram Library Terrace on the Historic Quad.