Parents and Families Archives

September 5, 2025

What’s next for Class of 2029 families?

Dear Bates Families, What a week it has been! Your students have moved into their residence halls and houses, completed…

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August 22, 2025

Resources for Arrival Day and Orientation

Greetings from campus, Bates families – Arrival Day is right around the corner! We’ve put together this helpful FAQ for parents…

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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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August 15, 2025

Incoming Families Arrival Day 2025 — FAQ

FInd answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about arrival on campus, helping your student get ready, and…

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July 21, 2025

Fall 2025 Course Selection Closes on July 23

Greetings from campus, Bates families – A quick, important reminder: first-year and transfer students must complete their Fall 2025 course…

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July 2, 2025

Time-sensitive reminders for your incoming Bates student

Greetings from campus, Bates families – Throughout the summer before their first year, students are required to complete online orientation resource modules and to…

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June 18, 2025

Fall course registration is just around the corner

Hello Bates Families, Summer is flying by, and your student is now entering an important part of the onboarding process:…

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June 6, 2025

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…

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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 29, 2023

Less than 48 hours to drop-off!

Hello, new Bates families –  Less than 48 hours to go until Arrival Day begins for most of the Class of…

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