Parents and Families Archives
We’ve made it easier to share your reflections!
Dear Family Members of the Bates Class of 2022, We need your thoughtful reflections! Baccalaureate (Saturday, May 28th at 2pm,…
Latest updates on Commencement 2022
Hello, Bates Class of 2022 Families – The Commencement 2022 weekend schedule has been updated, and additional details will be…
Short term, Baccalaureate, and more
Hello, Bates Class of 2022 Families – Greetings from a quiet campus. As February break begins, we remind you that…
September 2, 2021 | New Family Orientation Webinar
The following panelists participated in the Academics at Bates new family orientation webinar on Sept. 2, 2021: Steve Engel, Professor…
July 27, 2021 | Returning Parent Information Session
We encourage you to watch this returning parent/family information session in its entirety to hear from our campus partners, who…
July 20, 2021 | Parent Information Session
We encourage you to watch this parent/family information session in its entirety to hear from our campus partners, who provided…
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…
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…
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…
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…