Parents and Families Archives

March 29, 2025

Preparing you and your seniors for spring – and beyond

Hello, Bates Class of 2025 Families – Here on campus, we see the early signs of spring: ducks returning to the Puddle,…

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March 15, 2025

Commencement 2025: Family Update

Greetings, Bates Class of 2025 families – Commencement Weekend is just a few short months away! Baccalaureate will take place…

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November 25, 2024

End of Semester Updates for Families

Greetings from campus, Bates Families – As we near the end of the semester, we wanted to send along a…

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August 22, 2024

Countdown to Arrival Day 2024

Hello, Bates Class of 2028 families –  While many of our fall student-athletes are already on campus and settling into…

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August 2, 2024

Resources for first-year move-in and family orientation

Hello, Bates Class of 2028 families –  The month of August has begun, which means Arrival Day will be here…

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August 1, 2024

Incoming Families Arrival Day 2024 — FAQ

We’ve included below some of the most frequently asked questions about arrival on campus, helping your student get ready, and…

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July 10, 2024

Bates First-Year Family Updates for July

Hello, Class of 2028 families –  Summer is moving along, and we write with a few important reminders for you…

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June 24, 2024

First-Year Health Forms Due

Hello Bates Class of 2028 families –  We write with an important reminder for you and your student. Health forms…

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June 17, 2024

Information on First-Year Course Selection

Hello Bates Class of 2028 families –  We are more than halfway through June, which means the First-Year Experience (FYE)…

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