Parents and Families Archives
Stay on top of the summer to-do list—for you AND your student!
Hi Bates Families, Summer is in full swing, and we’re here to assist as you help your student stay on…
First-Year Experience Update for Families
Welcome to the Bates community! We’re thrilled to welcome your student to the Class of 2029 — and to welcome…
Important Commencement Reminders
Hello, Bates Class of 2025 Families, While the weather forecast is looking a little gloomy, the energy on campus couldn’t…
Countdown to Commencement
Hello, Bates Class of 2025 Families – We are just over a week away from cheering on your seniors as they…
Commencement honorands announced!
Hello, Bates Class of 2025 Families – We are excited to let you know that Bates has just announced the 2025 honorands! The…
Preparing you and your seniors for spring – and beyond
Hello, Bates Class of 2025 Families – Here on campus, we see the early signs of spring: ducks returning to the Puddle,…
Commencement 2025: Family Update
Greetings, Bates Class of 2025 families – Commencement Weekend is just a few short months away! Baccalaureate will take place…
Welcome, Bates Class of 2029 families!
Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to Bates! We are thrilled to welcome them to the Class of 2029, and to…
End of Semester Updates for Families
Greetings from campus, Bates Families – As we near the end of the semester, we wanted to send along a…