Welcome, Parents and Families!

Stay informed about the latest news and information on campus.

Stay Informed

Stay Informed

Stay informed about the latest news and information on campus.

Stay Informed

Stay Informed

We have curated a wealth of information to help you help your student navigate their time at Bates.

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Resources

We have curated a wealth of information to help you help your student navigate their time at Bates.

Learn More

Resources

Your efforts play a vital role in strengthening our community and ensuring a brighter future for our students.

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Your efforts play a vital role in strengthening our community and ensuring a brighter future for our students.

Volunteer

Volunteer with Bates

The resources below will help you access key college resources, get involved with the college, and remind your student where to go for answers.

Have a question that isn’t answered here? Contact us at parents@bates.edu or 207-786-6242. Our working hours are 8 am-4:30 pm Eastern.

We’ve curated tools and resources to help you and your student navigate life at Bates.

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Discover upcoming Parent & Family events near you and on campus.

Learn how you can be involved with the Bates Community through various volunteer opportunities.

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Help all students succeed in areas such as academics, residential life, & library resources.