Commencement 2025 Archives
Video: ‘Holy moly!’ Homespun congratulations from Bates folks
A selection of Bates faculty, staff, and friends congratulate the members of the graduating Class of 2021.
“Holy Moly! Your senior year was like a Greek myth with epic challenges, and you pushed through it with grace and creativity,” said Lecturer in English and Director of National Fellowships Robert Strong.
Watch them all:
Watch Live: Commencement (Times Two!)
Bates will broadcast live both Commencement ceremonies on the Historic Quad on May 27. The morning session (for senior last…
Celebrate With Bobcat Lawn Signs
Want to show your Bobcat pride? Celebrate your graduate with these lawn sign designs. Just download and order through your…
End of the Year Information: Moving Out Edition
And in the blink of an eye, it is your last week on campus. With saying goodbye to friends and finishing up finals, you may forget some important tasks to do before you leave campus. We have gathered information from different campus departments here.
March 12: Information about Commencement 2021
President Clayton Spencer announces plans to hold two in-person Commencement ceremonies on May 27, 2021, each accommodating half the senior class.
Commencement 2020 Livestream
The ceremony will be conducted remotely via livestream. The livestream will be public — any friends and family members will…
Watch Live
The 154th Commencement of Bates College is at noon, Eastern Daylight Time, May 31, 2020.
Faculty and Staff Messages to the Class of 2020
Over 100+ Bates College faculty and staff members submitted personal videos to congratulate the Bates Class of 2020 as they…
A Pause to Acknowledge
Bates President Clayton Spencer, VP for Equity and Inclusion Noelle Chaddock, and Bates Multifaith Chaplain Brittany Longsdorf take a moment…