Parents and Families Archives

March 9, 2024

Commencement 2024: Family Update

Greetings from campus, Bates Class of 2024 Families –  The 158th Commencement of Bates College is just a few short…

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January 12, 2024

A Preview of Winter Semester at Bates

Greetings, Bates families! Classes for the Winter Semester kicked off on Wednesday, and we’re excited to offer a quick look…

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December 4, 2023

Updates for Winter Break

Hello, Bates families – Snow has arrived on campus, the final week of classes has begun, and Winter Break is…

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November 3, 2023

Supporting students, the community, and more

Bates families – As we head into the weekend, we write to share the following resources: Student support: Students are…

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October 29, 2023

Bates Family Resources

Bates families – Thank you for all you have done over the past few days to support your students through…

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October 16, 2023

Fall recess, flu clinics, and more

Greetings, Bates families! The leaves are changing colors here on campus, the days are getting cooler, and students are looking…

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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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August 28, 2023

Important Bates dates and resources for the fall

Greetings from campus, returning Bates families! We hope you’ve had a restful summer. Here are some important dates to know…

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July 12, 2023

Student deadlines, parent/guardian webinars, and more

Hello, Bates Class of 2027 families –  Summer is moving along, and Arrival Day will be here before we know…

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