{"id":6546,"date":"2026-08-13T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/?p=6546"},"modified":"2026-08-13T12:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:19:10","slug":"august-updates-from-bates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/2026\/08\/13\/august-updates-from-bates\/","title":{"rendered":"August Updates from Bates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Greetings, Class of 2030 Families!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s hard to believe, but Arrival Day is just around the corner! We\u2019ve loved connecting with so many of you at our Summer Welcome Receptions and can&#8217;t wait to welcome your students to campus. As move-in approaches, we\u2019re sharing a few reminders and resources to help your family prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arrival Day Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/2026\/08\/06\/incoming-families-arrival-day-2026-faq\/#family-orientation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Incoming Families Arrival Day FAQ<\/strong><\/a> is a great resource as you prepare for move-in.&nbsp;Find answers to your questions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What time should we arrive on campus?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What should my Bobcat pack?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do we ship items to campus?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where can I find a campus map?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I already miss my student, and they haven\u2019t even left yet! When is fall break?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Early Arrivals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students who will be moving in prior to August 27, check out the schedule for Pre-Orientation:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/global-education\/international-student-orientation\/\"><strong>International Circle Pre-Orientation \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/first-year-experience\/orientation-schedule\/first-year\/#in-season-fall-athlete-schedule-first-year-students\"><strong>Fall Student-Athletes \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/bobcat-first\/kessler-scholars-summer-pre-orientation-program\/\"><strong>Kessler Scholars &amp; Bobcat First \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arrival Day Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8am\u2013Noon <strong>Student arrival and residence hall move-in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:30am\u20132:30pm<strong> Arrival Day Barbecue <\/strong>for students and loved ones outside of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/map\/#\/commons\"><strong>Commons<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noon\u20131:30pm <strong>Coffee &amp; Conversations <\/strong>with the Bates Parent Team\u00a0and staff from the Center for Purposeful Work, Student Affairs, and Dean of Faculty\u2019s Office in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/map\/#\/commons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fireplace Lounge in Commons<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2pm<strong> Welcome Address from President Garry Jenkins<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/map\/#\/the-quad\"><strong>Historic Quad<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3pm <strong>Family Farewell Reception <\/strong>before departing campus on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/map\/#\/ladd-library-quad\"><strong>Library Quad<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Dates &amp; Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>August 17:<\/strong> Round Two Course Registration Results Available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>August 19<\/strong>: Final New Student Forms Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>August 27: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/first-year-experience\/orientation-schedule\/\"><strong>Arrival Day<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>August 29: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/first-year-experience\/trips\/\"><strong>AESOP trips begin<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>September 10-17:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/events-for-incoming-families\/#orientation\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/events-for-incoming-families\/#orientation\"><strong>Orientation Webinars for Incoming Families<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>October 2\u20134: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/back-to-bates\/\"><strong>Back to Bates: Alumni and Family Weekend<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions? We\u2019re here to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reach the Bates Parent Team at <strong><a href=\"mailto:parents@bates.edu\">parents@bates.edu<\/a><\/strong> or by calling 207-786-6242.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best from Bates,<br>The Bates Parent Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings, Class of 2030 Families! 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