Commencement 2025 Archives
April 30: Details about guest tickets for Commencement 2021
Dear Seniors, I write to provide you with information on two Commencement 2021 topics: Ticket Distribution Public Health Guidelines and…
Celebrate your senior on social media
As Commencement approaches, show — and share — your pride in your Bates senior on your favorite social media platforms.…
April 19: Details about two Commencement ceremonies on May 27
As exciting as an in-person Commencement is is for us at Bates, we’re sure it’s doubly so for you and your family.
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.
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.
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.
Encouragement from the Past
In 2012, the late journalist Gwen Ifill offered these inspiring words to the graduating seniors: “Look up.”