Parents and Families Events
San Francisco Summer Welcome Reception
We invite current and incoming Bates families and their students from the Bay area to join us for a casual gathering.
New York Metro Summer Welcome Reception
We invite current and incoming Bates families and their students from the New York Metropolitan area to join us for a casual gathering.
Philadelphia Summer Welcome Reception
We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Philadelphia area to join us for a casual gathering.
Maine Summer Welcome Reception
We invite incoming Bates families and their students from Maine to join us on campus for a gathering to meet and make connections with each other.
Boston Summer Welcome Reception
We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Boston area to join us on campus for a gathering to meet and make connections with each other.
Orientation Webinar: Parent-to-Parent Panel
This session is the first in our new family orientation series. Hear from a panel of current parents about their experiences and the transition to college.
Los Angeles Summer Welcome Reception
We invite current and incoming Bates families and their students from the Los Angeles area to join us for a casual gathering.
Orientation Webinar: Academics at Bates
Hear from faculty and staff panelists as they discuss academics and academic support at Bates and how families can support their student’s experience on campus.
Orientation Webinar: Life Outside the Bates Classroom
Join this panel discussion to hear from staff members about the many elements of campus life outside the classroom and ways for student to build connections.
Orientation Webinar: Supporting Your Bates Student’s Well-being
In this webinar, staff members will discuss resources for student well-being and how families can support this element of their student’s experience at Bates.
2024 Back to Bates: Alumni & Family Weekend
Save the date for our annual Back to Bates festivities! More information, including the weekend schedule, will be shared later this spring.