Parents and Families Archives

March 29, 2025

Preparing you and your seniors for spring – and beyond

Hello, Bates Class of 2025 Families – Here on campus, we see the early signs of spring: ducks returning to the Puddle,…

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March 15, 2025

Commencement 2025: Family Update

Greetings, Bates Class of 2025 families – Commencement Weekend is just a few short months away! Baccalaureate will take place…

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November 25, 2024

End of Semester Updates for Families

Greetings from campus, Bates Families – As we near the end of the semester, we wanted to send along a…

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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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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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June 8, 2023

Dates to know – for you AND your student

Hello, Bates Class of 2027 families –  Summer weather hasn’t quite hit campus yet, but we hope you and your…

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May 26, 2023

Upcoming forms for students, health insurance, and more

Hello, Bates Class of 2027 families –  Greetings from campus! We have several updates for you today: Please reach out…

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May 18, 2023

Student portal access, arrival dates, and more

Hello, Bates Class of 2027 families –  Greetings from campus! We wanted to share some updates with you: We post…

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May 6, 2023

Welcome, 2027 Bobcat families!

Hello, Bates Class of 2027 families – We are thrilled to welcome you to the Bates community! Your student is part…

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