Parents and Families Archives
Looking ahead to next semester
Hello, Bates Families – As your Bobcats prepare for a well-earned break, we share two updates to help you support…
Boosters, student support resources, and more
December 3, 2021 Hello, Bates Families – Greetings from a snowy Bates campus. We have some updates for you today:…
Fall 2021 resources for families
Upcoming breaks With both November and winter break approaching, we’ve collected these updates and resources to help you know how…
UPDATE on Back to Bates: Family Day
We are delighted to share that we anticipate that Back to Bates: Family Day will proceed as planned on Saturday,…
Additional update on campus testing
Hello, Bates Families – Students have just received another update about the college’s COVID-19 testing protocols. Please encourage them to read this information carefully. …
Campus testing & Back to Bates
Hello, Bates Families – Students have just received an update about extending the COVID-19 testing schedule. Please encourage them to…
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…
Update on guest arrival protocols
Hello, Class of 2025 families – We write with an important update to guest protocols for tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 26, when many…
Public health policy update
Dear Bates Families – Incoming and returning students have received an update on campus health protocols. Please encourage your students to read…
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…