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Last updated: November 5, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n

We will continue to update this schedule as more details are confirmed. If you have any questions, email Michelle Lewis at mlewis2@bates.edu.
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Monday, May 24, 2027<\/h3>
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5:30pm-7:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> Farewell Celebration for Seniors and Faculty<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, May 25, 2027<\/h3>
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9:30pm-12:30am:<\/span><\/strong> Senior Events<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, May 26, 2027<\/h3>
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Short Term Ends <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:00am-11:45am:<\/span><\/strong> Short Term Showcase<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30pm-12:30am:<\/span><\/strong> Senior Events<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, May 27, 2027<\/h3>
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8:00am-4:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> College Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Student Cap and Gown Distribution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2:00pm-4:30pm:<\/span><\/strong> Senior Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> Underclass Students Depart (Post-LBPM LUNCH)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5:30pm-8:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Senior Commons Favorites<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      9:30pm-12:30am:<\/span><\/strong> Senior Events<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Friday, May 28, 2027<\/h3>
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      8:00am-10:00am:<\/span><\/strong> Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Breakfast (Students Only)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        8:00am-4:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> College Bookstore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Student Cap and Gown Distribution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          9:30am:<\/span><\/strong> Garcelon Field – Rain Site Underhill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Senior Class Photo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            10:00am-12:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> Historic Quad – Rain Site Gray Cage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              12:00pm-2:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Lunch (Students Only)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                4:00pm-5:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> Olin Arts Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  5:00pm-7:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Dinner (Students Only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    5:15pm-6:15pm:<\/span><\/strong> Olin Arts Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • College Key Induction Ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      8:00pm-8:30pm:<\/span><\/strong> Families of 2027 Senior Parent Gift Celebration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      8:30pm-10:30pm:<\/span><\/strong> Senior\/Parent Wine and Cheese Tasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Note: Baccalaureate Blessing tags will be available for parents to create at this event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                        Saturday, May 29, 2027<\/h3>
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                        8:00am-4:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> College Bookstore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        • Student Cap and Gown Distribution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          8:30am-10:00am:<\/span><\/strong> Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          • Breakfast (Students Only)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            8:30am-10:00am:<\/span><\/strong> Psychology Departmental Reception<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            8:30am-11:00am:\n<\/span><\/strong>Historic Quad\/Curbcat Food Truck<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            • Coffee Service for Families<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              9:30am-10:30am:<\/span><\/strong> Sociology Departmental Reception<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              10:30am:<\/span><\/strong> Alumni Walk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              • Seniors line up for Baccalaureate: wear cap and gown<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                11:00am-12:30pm:<\/span><\/strong> Historic Quad: rain or shine<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                • Baccalaureate Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                  11:30am-2:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                  • Lunch (Families pay; Seniors may use Guest Passes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                    5:30pm-7:30pm:<\/span><\/strong> Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                    • Dinner (Families pay; Seniors may use Guest Passes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                      10:00pm-1:00am:<\/span><\/strong> Senior Events<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                      Sunday, May 30, 2027<\/h3>
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                                      12:00am-1:30am:<\/span><\/strong> Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                      • Senior Late Night Breakfast (Students Only)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                        7:00am-8:30am:<\/span><\/strong> Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                        • Breakfast (Students Only)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                          7:00am-8:30am:<\/span><\/strong> Library Arcade<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                          • Coffee Service for Families<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                            8:30am:<\/span><\/strong> Alumni Walk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                            • Seniors line up for Commencement: wear cap and gown<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                              10:00am-12:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> Historic Quad: rain or shine<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                              • Commencement Ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                                11:30am-2:00pm:<\/span><\/strong> Bardwell Field Tent & Library Quad Tent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                                • Commencement Lunch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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