Commencement 2025 Sunday, May 25, 2025

We are looking forward to welcoming Bates families and friends to campus in May to celebrate the Class of 2025. We will continue to update this website as more details are confirmed.

If you have any questions, email Michelle Lewis at mlewis2@bates.edu

What, where, when
The Commencement livestream
Visitor policy

10a-12:00n (Historic Quad – Rain or Shine). 12n-2:00p Lunch for graduates and their families (Bardwell Field Tent, In-Front of Commons/ Seating Library Quad Tent)