Parents and Families Archives
Staying Connected this Winter: Recess Updates and Campus Highlights
Dear Bates Families, We hope your students are enjoying the start of February break! As we look ahead to the…
Welcome Back! Bates 2026 Winter Semester Information for Families
Dear Bates Families, We hope your family enjoyed a restful holiday season. As we look ahead to the start of…
Mid-Semester Updates for Bates Families
Dear Bates Families, As students enter a busy stretch of the semester, we’re sharing a few timely updates to help…
Fall Family Campus Update
Dear Bates Families, We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer! As the fall semester approaches, here are some important dates…
2026 Families: Supporting your student’s well-being
This Sept. 20, 2022, webinar for new Bates families included panelists from the following campus departments: This webinar is password…
2026 Families: Academics at Bates
This Sept. 15, 2022, webinar for new Bates families included panelists from the following campus departments: First-Year Experience and Dean…
2026 Families: Life Outside the Classroom
This Sept. 13, 2022, webinar for new Bates families included panelists from the following campus departments: This webinar is password…
2026 Families: Next student deadlines and ongoing family programs
Hello, Class of 2026 families – With around five weeks to go until drop-off day, students are going through a…
2026 Families: Resources for your student – and for you
Hello, Class of 2026 families – Incoming students continue to hear weekly from the First-Year Experience team about key forms,…
2026 Families: Preview of Summer Welcome Events
Hello, Class of 2026 families – This summer, we will offer a mix of in-person and virtual welcome gatherings to…