Hello, Bates Class of 2022 Families – We are excited to let you know that Bates has just announced the 2022 honorand class!  The following individuals will receive honorary degrees from Bates on Sunday, May 29 at the Class of 2022’s Commencement ceremony: Dr. Shah will serve as our Commencement speaker. The Class of 2022…

Hello, Bates Class of 2022 Families – We have some Commencement updates for you: It’s official – there is no limit to the number of family members who can attend the outside Commencement 2022 ceremony. (A reminder that all guests must observe campus health protocols.) The Commencement FAQ now includes information about meals and campus…

Dear Family Members of the Bates Class of 2022, We need your thoughtful reflections! Baccalaureate (Saturday, May 28th at 2pm, the day preceding Commencement) is a reflective ceremony planned and led by members of the graduating Class of 2022 in collaboration with the Bates Multifaith Chaplaincy. The ceremony is designed to celebrate the graduates’ journey…

Hello, Bates Class of 2022 Families – The Commencement 2022 weekend schedule has been updated, and additional details will be included as we move through spring.  Other updates for you today include: The Commencement FAQ is a helpful resource for families as well as for students. New information is added regularly, so you may want…

Hello, Bates Class of 2022 Families – Greetings from a quiet campus. As February break begins, we remind you that an overview about return testing protocols can be found here. Students have received additional information about this via Garnet Gateway. The end of the semester is approaching, with Commencement not far behind. This is the…