Parents and Families Archives
August Updates from Bates
Greetings, Class of 2030 Families! It’s hard to believe, but Arrival Day is just around the corner! We’ve loved connecting…
Incoming Families Arrival Day 2026 — FAQ
FInd answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about arrival on campus, helping your student get ready, and…
July Updates from Bates
Greetings, Class of 2030 Families! We hope you’re enjoying the summer! Incoming students recently received another edition of First Things…
June Updates from Bates
Greetings, Class of 2030 Families! We hope you and your Bobcat are enjoying the summer so far. All incoming students…
Welcome to Bates, Class of 2030 families!
We’re thrilled to welcome your student to Bates, and to welcome you to the Bates family. As your student begins…
Commencement 2026: Commencement Weekend is Almost Here!
Greetings, Bates Class of 2026 families — We are so excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 with you in…
Summer Reminder as the Year Comes to a Close
Dear Bates Families, As Short Term wraps up and Commencement Weekend approaches, it’s hard to believe we’re already at the…
Commencement 2026: One Month to Go!
Greetings, Bates Class of 2026 families — With just one month to go until Commencement Weekend, we’re looking forward to…
April Updates as the Semester Winds Down
Dear Bates Families, As we move through the final stretch of the semester, we wanted to share a few updates…
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!…