Parents and Families Archives

March 1, 2022

Latest updates on Commencement 2022

Hello, Bates Class of 2022 Families – The Commencement 2022 weekend schedule has been updated, and additional details will be…

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February 18, 2022

Short term, Baccalaureate, and more

Hello, Bates Class of 2022 Families – Greetings from a quiet campus. As February break begins, we remind you that…

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May 29, 2021

May 29 — Update for Families of Returning Students

Dear Bates Families, Greetings from Maine! You are an important part of the Bates community, and as we move into…

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April 5, 2021

Student COVID-19 Vaccinations – April 5, 2021

Hello, Bates Families – As you know, Governor Mills has accelerated Maine’s vaccine roll-out, and individuals 16 years old and…

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April 5, 2021

Update: COVID-19 and In-Room Restriction – April 5, 2021

Hello, Bates Families – Students have received an important update regarding the situation on campus. Please encourage them to read this information…

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March 23, 2021

Campus activities, vaccines, and more – March 23, 2021

Hello, Bates Families – Students have received an update that includes information about additional campus activities, off-campus social gatherings, and…

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March 9, 2021

Student Experience Update – March 9, 2021

Hello, Bates Families – Students have just received an encouraging update about activities on campus. Please read the full update here. …

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