Dear Bates Families,

We know you are working hard to support your students as they look ahead to fall. We share some updates and resources that we hope will help:

• For information on accessing the recording of the July 9 returning parent Q&A, please contact the Parent Team at parents@bates.edu.
• Our colleagues in the Office of Residence Life have put together a helpful FAQ. Now that students have submitted their July 9 Fall Attendance Questionnaire, planning about the phased move-in can proceed quickly, so please have students keep an eye on their Bates email.
• We know our international students face an additional layer of challenges. Please refer to this FAQ, reach out to the staff listed with questions about your particular situation, and watch for Zoom sessions for international students and families hosted by the Center for Global Education.
• For our student-athletes, we know there are many questions about the fall season. Please keep an eye on regularly updated FAQ for Athletics.

Lastly, while an in-person Back to Bates is not possible this year, please look forward to a virtual experience and to increased opportunities for parents to stay connected with Bates and with each other.

We are glad you are part of the Bobcat family!

Best regards,
The Bates Parent Team