Events for Incoming Families

Summer Welcome Receptions

Summer Welcome Receptions offers incoming Bates families and students the opportunity to casually meet each other in regions across the country. You can register for an event in your hometown, or if you’ll be traveling this summer, for the event that is most convenient for you.

Select an event to learn more and register.

There are no upcoming events.

Past Summer Welcome Events

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Aug
18
2024

Los Angeles Summer Welcome Reception

We invite current and incoming Bates families and their students from the Los Angeles area to join us for a casual gathering.

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Aug
13
2024

Boston Summer Welcome Reception

We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Boston area to join us on campus for a gathering to meet and make connections with each other.

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Aug
7
2024

Maine Summer Welcome Reception

We invite incoming Bates families and their students from Maine to join us on campus for a gathering to meet and make connections with each other.

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Aug
6
2024

Philadelphia Summer Welcome Reception

We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Philadelphia area to join us for a casual gathering.

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Jul
30
2024

New York Metro Summer Welcome Reception

We invite current and incoming Bates families and their students from the New York Metropolitan area to join us for a casual gathering.

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Jul
27
2024

San Francisco Summer Welcome Reception

We invite current and incoming Bates families and their students from the Bay area to join us for a casual gathering.

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Jul
23
2024

New York City Summer Welcome Reception

We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Manhattan area to join us for a casual gathering.

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Jul
22
2024

Seattle Summer Welcome Reception

We invite current and incoming Bates families and their students from the Seattle area to join us for a casual gathering.

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Jul
20
2024

Oregon Summer Welcome Reception

We invite current and incoming Bates families and their students from the Portland area to join us for a casual gathering.

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Jul
17
2024

Washington, D.C. Summer Welcome Reception

We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Washington, D.C. area to join us for a casual gathering.

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Jul
10
2024

Chicago Summer Welcome Reception

We invite current and incoming Bates families and their students from the Chicago area to join us for a casual gathering.


Family Orientation Webinars

Orientation webinars offer family members of incoming Bates students an opportunity to get up to speed on their student’s transition to life on campus. Webinars are held before and after the beginning of the academic year so that as students pack for Arrival Day, participate in Orientation, and start classes and activities, families have timely information on supporting them and the many resources available to students during their time at Bates.

Select an event to learn more and register.

There are no upcoming events.

Past Orientation Webinars

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Sep
19
2024

Orientation Webinar: Supporting Your Bates Student’s Well-being

In this webinar, staff members will discuss resources for student well-being and how families can support this element of their student’s experience at Bates.

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Sep
17
2024

Orientation Webinar: Life Outside the Bates Classroom

Join this panel discussion to hear from staff members about the many elements of campus life outside the classroom and ways for students to build connections.

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Sep
12
2024

Orientation Webinar: Academics at Bates

Hear from faculty and staff panelists as they discuss academics and academic support at Bates and how families can support their student’s experience on campus.

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Aug
15
2024

Orientation Webinar: Parent-to-Parent Panel

This session is the first in our new family orientation series. Hear from a panel of current parents about their experiences and the transition to college.