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.

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

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

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