Parents and Families Archives

November 3, 2023

Supporting students, the community, and more

Bates families – As we head into the weekend, we write to share the following resources: Student support: Students are…

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September 1, 2023

You dropped off your Bobcat. Now what?

Hello, Class of 2027 families – We’re so glad to have all your Bobcats on campus! Whether your student arrived…

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August 3, 2023

Resources and events just for new Bates families

Hello, Bates Class of 2027 families –  Just four weeks until Arrival Day! As we come into this phase of…

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August 1, 2023

Incoming Families Arrival Day FAQ

We’ve included below some of the most frequently asked questions about arrival on campus, helping your student get ready, and…

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May 18, 2023

Student portal access, arrival dates, and more

Hello, Bates Class of 2027 families –  Greetings from campus! We wanted to share some updates with you: We post…

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May 17, 2023

Twelve days to go!

Hello, Bates Class of 2023 Families – Commencement weekend is just around the corner, and we have a few reminders…

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May 6, 2023

Welcome, 2027 Bobcat families!

Hello, Bates Class of 2027 families – We are thrilled to welcome you to the Bates community! Your student is part…

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January 30, 2023

2023 Families: Commencement schedule released

Hello, Bates Class of 2023 Families – The Commencement 2023 weekend schedule has just been released. Details will continue to…

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October 25, 2022

Resources for supporting your student

Hello, Bates families – One of the most important roles Bates parents play is in guiding students to the many…

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October 6, 2022

Latest updates from campus

Greetings from Bates! As we move further into fall semester, we look forward to resuming a more typical outreach cadence…

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