Events for Incoming Families
Our team is hard at work preparing a full lineup of events and opportunities to welcome the Class of 2030 and their families into the Bates community—from Summer Welcome Receptions in cities across the country to helpful orientation webinars that will guide you through your student’s transition to campus life. These events are designed to help you connect, learn, and feel right at home in the Bates family.
We can’t wait to share what’s in store—and to officially welcome you to Bates!
Summer Welcome Receptions
Summer Welcome Receptions offers incoming Bates families and students the opportunity to casually meet each other in regions across the country. You can register for an event in your hometown, or if you’ll be traveling this summer, for the event that is most convenient for you.
Keep an eye out for events to be announced in Philadelphia, Denver, Washington, D.C., and more!
Bronxville Summer Welcome Reception
6:30 pm
We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Bronxville area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates families, and…
New York City Summer Welcome Reception
6:00 pm
We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the New York City area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates…
Chicago Summer Welcome Reception
3:00 pm
We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Chicago Area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates families, and…
New York City Summer Welcome Reception
6:00 pm
We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the New York City area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates…
Boston Summer Welcome Reception
6:00 pm
Please save the date for a Boston Summer Welcome Reception, where incoming Bates families and their students from the Boston area can join us to meet and make connections. Get…
Maine Summer Welcome Reception
3:00 pm
We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the New England area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates families,…
Los Angeles Summer Welcome Reception
3:00 pm
We invite incoming and current Bates families and their students from the Los Angeles area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current…
San Francisco Summer Welcome Reception
3:00 pm
We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Bay area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates families, and…Past Welcome Receptions
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Family Orientation Webinars
Orientation webinars offer family members of incoming Bates students an opportunity to get up to speed on their student’s transition to life on campus. Webinars are held after the beginning of the academic year so that as students start classes and activities, families have timely information on supporting them and the many resources available to students during their time at Bates.
Select an event to learn more and register.
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Past Orientation Webinars
Orientation Webinar: Supporting Your Bates Student’s Well-being
8:00 pm
Join us to hear from a panel of staff members who will discuss student well-being at Bates and how families can support this element of their student’s experience on campus. You…
Orientation Webinar: Life Outside the Bates Classroom
8:00 pm
Join us to hear from a panel of staff members who will discuss life outside the classroom and how families can support this element of their student’s experience at Bates. You…
Orientation Webinar: Academics at Bates
8:00 pm
Join us to hear from a panel of staff members who will discuss academics and academic support at Bates and how families can support this element of their student’s experience…