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Incoming Families: Orientation Webinars

Incoming Bates families can familiarize themselves with their students’ transition to campus life.

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Be sure you can get the most up-to-date information from the Bates Parent Giving and Engagement team! We look forward to connecting with you.

Back to Bates: Family & Alumni Weekend

Experience life on campus with your student during Back to Bates Weekend on October 6-7.

Welcome, Parents and Families!

The resources below will help you access key college resources, get involved with the college, and remind your student where to go for answers.

Have a question that isn’t answered here? Contact us at parents@bates.edu or 207-786-6242. Our working hours are 8 am-4:30 pm Eastern.

We’ve curated tools and resources to help you and your student navigate life at Bates.

Resources

Discover upcoming Parent & Family events near you and on campus.

Events

Learn how you can be involved with the Bates Community through various volunteer opportunities.

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Help all students succeed in areas such as academics, residential life, & library resources.

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News & Updates

September 15, 2023

Picture Story: From pre-arrival heights to a buoyant first da…

Follow along as a new year kicks off: from a quiet moment from the local balloon festival to the high-energy first day of classes of the new Bates year.

September 15, 2023

11 new CatFacts: the 2023 Bates football edition

This edition of CatFacts gives a nod to the gridiron, as Bates football opens its season tonight vs. Wesleyan University, in a game that was moved from Saturday due to impending effects of Hurricane Lee.

September 13, 2023

NFL internship more than just fun and games for Cole De Magis…

An NFL training camp is more than just practices. It’s a huge opportunity to cultivate new fans, which is what Cole De Magistris ’24 was tasked with during his internship with the Minnesota Vikings.