Parents and Families Archives

May 23, 2025

Important Commencement Reminders

Hello, Bates Class of 2025 Families, While the weather forecast is looking a little gloomy, the energy on campus couldn’t…

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May 17, 2025

Countdown to Commencement

Hello, Bates Class of 2025 Families – We are just over a week away from cheering on your seniors as they…

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April 8, 2025

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…

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March 29, 2025

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,…

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March 15, 2025

Commencement 2025: Family Update

Greetings, Bates Class of 2025 families – Commencement Weekend is just a few short months away! Baccalaureate will take place…

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August 19, 2021

Arrival day information for incoming families

The big day is almost here! While we know that student-athletes and some international students will arrive prior to Thursday,…

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July 13, 2021

Summer timeline for incoming families

It may be helpful to have a sense of how the summer will unfold for your new Bates student –…

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June 17, 2021

Updates and upcoming invitation – June 17, 2021

Hello, Incoming Bates Families – We hope your summer is off to a good start and that you are looking…

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May 20, 2021

Fall arrival, Garnet Gateway, and more – May 20, 2021

Hello, Incoming Bates Families – We hope that this email finds you well and looking forward to all things Bates.…

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May 11, 2021

Covid Vaccination Expectations – May 11, 2021

Hello, Incoming Bates Families – Greetings from Bates! As the Parent Team, we look forward to connecting with you this…

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