Parents and Families Archives
End-of-semester resources
Hello from a snowy Bates campus! As we head into exams, we want to remind you about support resources for…
Regional events, resources for breaks, and more
Hello, Bates families – Cooler temperatures have settled in here on campus, and we wanted to share some resources to…
Resources for supporting your student
Hello, Bates families – One of the most important roles Bates parents play is in guiding students to the many…
Latest updates from campus
Greetings from Bates! As we move further into fall semester, we look forward to resuming a more typical outreach cadence…
2026 Families: Supporting your student’s well-being
This Sept. 20, 2022, webinar for new Bates families included panelists from the following campus departments: This webinar is password…
Incoming families: Drop-off day FAQ
Drop off day for most Class of 2026 students is Wednesday, August 31. Below are answers to the questions we…
Returning Bates Students – COVID-19 Information
Greetings from campus! We wanted to share some important updates for families of returning Bates students: Returning students have received…
Incoming student arrival protocols and more
Greetings from campus! We wanted to share some important updates for families of incoming students: All incoming students have received…
2026 Families: Next student deadlines and ongoing family programs
Hello, Class of 2026 families – With around five weeks to go until drop-off day, students are going through a…
2026 Families: Resources for your student – and for you
Hello, Class of 2026 families – Incoming students continue to hear weekly from the First-Year Experience team about key forms,…