Hello, Class of 2029 Families –

Thank you to all who joined us for our first family orientation webinar, Academics at Bates, on September 10! The webinar recording and notes from the session are now available.

Missed the first live session?

If you weren’t able to attend live or want to revisit the information, you can access the recording and Q&A transcript anytime using the password Fall2025.

Watch the Recording Now

Our orientation webinar series continues next week with two more sessions to help you learn about the many resources available to your students and how you can support them in their first year and beyond. Find all of the details about our upcoming sessions below.

Life Outside the Bates Classroom

September 15, 2025 — 8 p.m. EDT

Join this panel discussion about the many elements of campus life and ways for students to build connections outside the classroom. LEARN MORE

Supporting Your Bates Student’s Well-being

September 17, 2025 — 8 p.m. EDT

Tune in as Bates staff discuss resources for well-being on campus and how families can support their students. LEARN MORE

We encourage you to pre-register now for each of these webinars to avoid technology frustrations on the day of each event.

We will email a recording link and password to all Class of 2029 families within 72 hours of each event.

Best from Bates,
The Bates Parent Team