Parents and Families Archives

February 2, 2023

Resources for you – and your Bobcat!

Hello, Bates families – The chilly Maine forecast means it is a perfect time to mention Winter Carnival, a week-long series…

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January 30, 2023

2023 Families: Commencement schedule released

Hello, Bates Class of 2023 Families – The Commencement 2023 weekend schedule has just been released. Details will continue to…

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December 12, 2022

End-of-semester resources

Hello from a snowy Bates campus! As we head into exams, we want to remind you about support resources for…

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November 16, 2022

Regional events, resources for breaks, and more

Hello, Bates families – Cooler temperatures have settled in here on campus, and we wanted to share some resources to…

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October 25, 2022

Resources for supporting your student

Hello, Bates families – One of the most important roles Bates parents play is in guiding students to the many…

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October 6, 2022

Latest updates from campus

Greetings from Bates! As we move further into fall semester, we look forward to resuming a more typical outreach cadence…

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September 22, 2022

2026 Families: Supporting your student’s well-being

This Sept. 20, 2022, webinar for new Bates families included panelists from the following campus departments: This webinar is password…

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September 16, 2022

2026 Families: Academics at Bates

This Sept. 15, 2022, webinar for new Bates families included panelists from the following campus departments: First-Year Experience and Dean…

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September 14, 2022

2026 Families: Life Outside the Classroom

This Sept. 13, 2022, webinar for new Bates families included panelists from the following campus departments: This webinar is password…

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August 19, 2022

2026 Families: Drop-off day details

Hello, new Bates families –  Drop-off day is just around the corner on Wednesday, August 31. We hope the information…

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