Welcome, Parents!
Academic Calendar
Find all of the important dates, breaks, and deadlines in the 2017–18 Academic Calendar.
Visiting Campus
Check out our accommodations, dining, and travel pages as you plan your trip to campus.
Attend a Summer Welcome Reception
Meet other incoming families at receptions across the country before arriving on campus in the fall.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Contact us at parents@bates.edu to learn about a variety of ways to get involved with other parents and the broader Bates community .