Welcome, Parents and Families!
Explore tools, timelines, and resources designed to help you support your student at every stage of their Bates experience.
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Explore tools, timelines, and resources designed to help you support your student at every stage of their Bates experience.
Learn MoreFamily Resources
Join us for in-person and virtual events that help you connect with other families, learn what to expect, and support your student’s transition to Bates.
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Join us for in-person and virtual events that help you connect with other families, learn what to expect, and support your student’s transition to Bates.
View EventsEvents for Incoming Families
Be sure to get up-to-date information from the Bates Parent Team. We look forward to connecting with you!
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Be sure to get up-to-date information from the Bates Parent Team. We look forward to connecting with you!
Bates Parent Contact UpdateUpdate Your Contact Info
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.