Parents and Families Archives

April 9, 2026

Commencement 2026: Honorands Announced

Hello, Bates Class of 2026 Families – We are excited to let you know that Bates has just announced the 2026 honorands!…

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April 2, 2026

Commencement 2026: Spring Reminders & Resources 🎓

Hello, Bates Class of 2026 Families – With two months to go until Commencement, we wanted to share a few…

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March 6, 2026

Commencement 2026: Family Update

Greetings, Bates Class of 2026 families – Commencement Weekend is just a few short months away! We’re excited to welcome…

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February 17, 2026

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…

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January 8, 2026

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…

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November 14, 2025

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…

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August 22, 2025

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…

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September 22, 2022

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…

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September 16, 2022

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…

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September 14, 2022

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…

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