Commencement 2025 Archives
21 frequently (and infrequently) asked questions about Bates Commencement on May 27
For our Class of 2021 seniors, here are 21 frequently, and infrequently, asked questions about this year’s Commencement.
Bates College Store hours during Commencement Week
The Bates College Store offers the following hours and services during Commencement Week.
Commencement 2021 Map
This campus map shows locations of various resources and activities for Bates Commencement on May 27, 2021, including vehicle parking,…
FAQs: What to expect when you’re expecting Commencement 2021
Prepared especially for Bates parents, families, and support networks, here are FAQs about this year’s in-person Commencement ceremony.
Class of 2020 by the Numbers
Four hundred and sixty-three members of the Class of 2020 are set to graduate on Sunday, May 31. 37 States…
Class of 2020 Ivy Stone Installed: ‘Congratulations!’
For Bates mason Ron Tardif, installing the class ivy stone each May is a labor of respect for the graduating class.
Vanessa German to Offer Greetings at Commencement
Vanessa German is a dynamic and versatile artist whose exhibition “Miracles and Glory Abound” appeared at the Bates Museum of Art in 2019–20.
‘Bobcat Box’ Delivery and Pickup for On-Campus Seniors
In recent days, 460-plus Bates seniors around the world have received their Bobcat Boxes, filled with items for their Commencement…