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To help you support your student and to provide you with ways to connect to the larger Bates community, the Parent Team sends out periodic email updates to those families for whom we have active email addresses. Our updates are meant to supplement official college information, so please keep directing your student to their Bates email account and continue to watch the Covid-19 Information website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our more recent update emails will have the most reliable information to support you and your student. Please note that links and information from earlier updates may have changed or moved as the college’s plans have continued to evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not receive these email updates and wish to do so, please first check your spam folder and then reach out to records@bates.edu<\/a> to make sure the college has your correct contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email Archives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Update: Status of In-Room Restrictions – April 13, 2021<\/h3>
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Hello, Bates Families –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students have received an update<\/a> regarding the status of in-room restrictions. Please encourage them to read the full update to understand how the rest of the week will unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents of seniors: <\/strong>We will shortly resume our Commencement updates to you. Your contact information update form will arrive via email later this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All families: <\/strong>Please watch for an email invitation to our next virtual family networking event. Originally scheduled for this evening, a new date and registration link<\/strong> will be sent out shortly for this postponed event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many thanks to you and your students for your dedication, grace, and commitment as the Bates community has navigated an extremely difficult situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best regards,
The Bates Parent Team<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Student COVID-19 Vaccinations – April 5, 2021<\/h3>
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Hello, Bates Families –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you know, Governor Mills has accelerated Maine\u2019s vaccine roll-out, and individuals 16 years old and older are eligible to register now to receive a COVID-19 vaccine starting on April 7. Out-of-state students, including international students, who reside in Maine to attend college are eligible <\/strong>for a vaccine in Maine <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please refer to this update<\/a> for specifics on how Bates will assist in helping students obtain COVID-19 vaccination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bates vaccine FAQ <\/a> is updated regularly and is also a valuable resource on this topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best regards,
The Bates Parent Team<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Update: COVID-19 and In-Room Restriction<\/h3>
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Hello, Bates Families –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students have received an important update<\/a> regarding the situation on campus. Please encourage them to read this information carefully so they understand the seriousness of the current spike in COVID-19 cases as well as the status of in-room restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know this is a stressful time for your students. We know you, too, are concerned for their physical and mental well-being, and we hope these resources will help you support them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n