Welcome, Parents!
Academic Calendar
Find all of the important dates, breaks, and deadlines in the 2018–2019 Academic Calendar.
Back to Bates: Homecoming & Family Weekend
In 2018, Back to Bates: Homecoming & Family Weekend will be October 5–7! We look forward to seeing you!
Visiting Campus
Check out our accommodations, dining, and travel pages as you plan your trip to campus.
Summer Welcome Receptions
Summer Welcome Receptions offer incoming Bates families the opportunity to meet each other, as well as Bates students, parents, and alumni in regions across the country.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Contact us at parents@bates.edu to learn about a variety of ways to get involved with other parents and the broader Bates community .