Welcome, Parents and Families!

Get ready to join us for Alumni and Family Weekend! Explore the schedule and make your plans to join us for this campus tradition.

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Get ready to join us for Alumni and Family Weekend! Explore the schedule and make your plans to join us for this campus tradition.

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Back to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½

Join us for in-person and virtual events that help you connect with other families, learn what to expect, and support your student’s transition to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

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Events for Incoming Families

Join us for in-person and virtual events that help you connect with other families, learn what to expect, and support your student’s transition to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

View Events

Events for Incoming Families

Be sure to get up-to-date information from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Parent Team. We look forward to connecting with you!

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Parent Contact Update

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Be sure to get up-to-date information from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Parent Team. We look forward to connecting with you!

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Parent Contact Update

Update Your Contact Info

The resources below will help you access key college resources, get involved with the college, and remind your student where to go for answers.

Have a question that isn’t answered here? Contact us at parents@bates.edu or 207-786-6242. Our working hours are 8 am-4:30 pm Eastern.

We’ve curated tools and resources to help you and your student navigate life at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

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Discover upcoming Parent & Family events near you and on campus.

Learn how you can be involved with the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Community through various volunteer opportunities.

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Help all students succeed in areas such as academics, residential life, & library resources.