2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
NEW STUDENT GUIDE
YOUR JOURNEY IS BEGINNING When you drive onto campus for move-in day, excitement is in the air. The entire campus community is eager to welcome you into the Raven family. At Benedictine, the faculty and staff are committed to ensuring your success on the path to greatness. This is the next step in your journey of becoming the person you are called to be. We are ready to support you in your transition to campus. In the meantime, this guide covers the essentials of what you’ll need to be prepared for move-in day and beyond.
CONTENTS NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST 4 SOAR 6 FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 7 MOVE-IN DAY 8 ROC WEEK 9 GET TO KNOW ATCHISON 10 RESIDENCE LIFE 12 PREP FOR MOVE-IN 14 ROOMMATE TIPS 15 RESIDENCE LIFE & CAMPUS POLICIES 16 STUDENT SERVICES & POLICIES 18 COLLEGE TRADITIONS 24 RAVEN FAMILY CALENDAR 28 CONTACTS & SOCIAL MEDIA 30
NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST For more details and to access links needed to complete the checklist, visit Benedictine.edu/newstudentchecklist. ¨ After July 1, view your bill and account activity through RavenZone.
Admission ¨ Submit All Official Documents.* Freshmen: final high school transcript(s) with month and year of graduation; final college transcripts; dual-credit, IB transcripts, and score reports from AP, CLEP, ACT, SAT, and CLT Transfers: final college transcripts; AP scores; and when applicable, test scores, and final high school transcripts
¨ Set up Authorized Users. An authorized user can be a parent, grandparent, or anyone you give permission to see your account activity and who helps you understand your financial situation at Benedictine College.
¨ Complete the Disability Form if you have a physical, psychological, attention, or learning disability that you wish to request accommodations for while in college. Documentation required. ¨ Need to change a class? Beginning freshmen may submit an online change-request form by August 1 or meet with an advisor during ROC Week. Transfers may contact their assigned advisor. Financial Aid ¨ Send proof of outside scholarships to the Office of Financial Aid as soon as possible. These funds are applied directly to your student billing account upon receipt of the funds. ¨ Sign and submit your Financial Aid Offer Letter via your RavenZone account. ¨ Complete your Financial Aid checklist via RavenZone. ¨ If you intend to utilize federal student loans, complete Entrance Loan Counseling and Master Promissory Note for Federal Direct Loans after June 1. ¨ Apply for an Alternative/Private Loan if parents will not be utilizing the PLUS Loan. Business Office ¨ Complete the Electronic Authorization Agreement when initially accessing TouchNet through your RavenZone account. TouchNet is a provider of secure online student tuition billing, payments, and electronic refunds. 4
¨ Enroll in a semester Installment Payment Plan after July 1; or pay your bill in full through your RavenZone account by August 1.
¨ Are you anticipating a refund from your student loans? Enroll in electronic Student Refunds (eRefund) through your RavenZone account, and have the credit balance direct-deposited to your bank account. If you prefer, a paper check refund will be mailed to the home address on your student account. ¨ Purchase Raven Bucks through RavenZone. Miscellaneous ¨ All new students are required to complete health forms prior to arriving on campus. Health form information for New Student-Athletes and all other New Students is available at Benedictine.edu/ student-life/health/policies.* •N ew Student-Athletes complete their athletespecific health forms online and bring immunization records to move-in. •A ll other New Students download and complete their health forms (including immunization records) and submit them via email to Janet Adrian (jadrian@benedictine.edu) or via mail to: Student Health Services, Janet Adrian, RN, BSN, 1020 N. 2nd Street, Atchison, KS 66002 ¨ Order Textbooks. Students may view their required textbooks after July 15 by logging into RavenZone. Click “Virtual Bookstore” in the Quick Links. Students may opt to purchase books within the Virtual Bookstore or through another vendor. Some required books may not be available for purchase through other vendors. Be sure to use the required book’s ISBN # and edition when searching with alternate vendors. Textbooks are not available for purchase in the Raven Store. ¨ Order a parking pass online after August 1. ¨ Sign up for Raven Alerts.
*All documents and health form(s) must be received at Benedictine College or you will be placed on academic hold, i.e., you will be blocked from enrolling in future classes.
Communication Note Your student email account, activated on June 1, is the primary method of communication between Benedictine and you. Please read all information to stay informed, even during the months class is not in session.
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SOAR 2021 SOAR (Summer Orientation, Advising, and Registration) will be held on campus on the weekends of June 4-5 and June 11-12, 2021. Our SOAR program is designed to help you become more familiar with campus resources, and it’s a great way to meet your future classmates. You can meet with an academic advisor to review your fall schedule, learn about key services on and off campus, stay overnight in a residence hall, and get your burning questions answered about dorm life, campus dining, and Daylight Donuts!
SOAR HIGHLIGHTS Friday Overview of Raven Orientation Camp (ROC) Learn what’s in store for you at ROC Week! Academic Sessions Meet others from your area of study. Social Time Enjoy a barbecue dinner, sand volleyball, popsicles, and a movie! Stay Overnight Get a preview of college life in our residence halls.
Saturday Welcome Hear from President Steve Minnis and Dean Kim Shankman. Orientation Groups Build relationships with your future classmates in small groups. Photo ID Smile for the camera! Academic Advising Meet with an advisor to preview your fall schedule. Foreign Language Placement Exam (Optional) Get placed at the appropriate course level for your foreign language requirement. We didn’t forget about your parents! They’ll attend a relaxing Parent Reception (Friday) and meet key departments on campus: Financial Aid, Student Billing, Student Life, Dining Services, Student Success Center, and more (Saturday)!
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Register for SOAR! Register now for your SOAR weekend (and book your overnight stay on campus) through your Benedictine College Admission Portal! For more information, go to Benedictine.edu/SOAR.
SOAR: FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS dual enrollment credit, received AP credit, or transferred in college credit are not required to take the exam, but may take it if they want to continue studying the language and be assured of proper placement.
When is the language placement exam offered?
What is the foreign language requirement at Benedictine? The language requirement component of the core curriculum is proficiency through the second semester of a first-year language. The language requirement can be fulfilled through the placement exam, with AP credits, dual enrollment, or by taking courses at Benedictine. (If a student takes or received credit for FREN/SPAN/ITAL/ LATN/GREK 1000 or 1020, he or she has fulfilled the language requirement.). For students who have studied other languages at the college level, those courses will be evaluated for transfer. The Department of World and Classical Languages and Cultures offers first-year French, Spanish, Latin, and Greek. Students can also take Italian through the Florence program.
Why does Benedictine require the language placement exam? Benedictine College has a core two-semester foreign language requirement. We require the language placement exam in order to assure that students are placed at the appropriate course level.
Who needs to take the placement exam? Students who have completed three or more years of a language in high school are required to take the language placement exam before taking a course in the same language. If the student does not intend to continue studying the same language, the exam is optional. Students who received
Students wanting to enroll in a foreign language their first semester can take the placement exam electronically from home to be placed in the correct level. If you are wanting to take the placement exam to test out of foreign language, you will need to wait until you are on campus during ROC week where you’ll have the opportunity to do so. Exams are offered in Spanish, French, and Latin and take 20–60 minutes. Students receive their exam results immediately for French and Spanish. Latin usually takes a week. Exams are regularly scheduled at the beginning of the semester and during ROC week, as well.
How does placement work? Any student who has taken three years of a language in high school must take the placement exam before enrolling in a course in the same language. If a student places out of the course, the student’s schedule will be adjusted accordingly to reflect the appropriate course level (e.g. SPAN-1020, 2010 or beyond).
What if I am placed into 1020 but am afraid it will be too difficult and want to take 1000? Unfortunately, this is not an option. Our placement guidelines are very carefully established. If you are placed into a second-semester level, you will be more than adequately prepared for succeeding in this course. If you enroll in 1000, you will be dropped from the course. If you are truly concerned that 1020 will be too difficult, you may audit 1000, but you may not take it for a grade.
When should I take my foreign language courses? We recommend completing your language requirement early in your college career if it works with your academic plan. Be sure to consult with your academic advisor.
Who should I contact regarding questions about the foreign language placement exam? Contact Sam Smeltzer at ssmeltzer@benedictine.edu or via phone at 913.360.7468. 7
MOVE-IN DAY: WHAT TO EXPECT
Arriving and Unloading* Plan to arrive during the timeframe specified for your move-in day. (See below.) You’ll be greeted upon arrival with helpful instructions for parking, checking in, and unloading belongings. Don’t worry, you will experience warm Benedictine hospitality as teams of students, faculty, and staff help carry your belongings to your residence hall room.
Lunch, Mass, and Goodbyes* After moving in, you and your family are invited to cool off at a complimentary barbecue (provided by the Benedictine College Parent Association) in the Murphy Recreation Center. There will be time to shop for last-minute necessities before you attend a very special Family Send-Off Mass at 4:00 p.m. Finally, around 5:15 p.m., you’ll say your goodbyes outside St. Benedict’s Abbey Church before you join your fellow classmates for dinner in the Dining Hall. * These expectations are for Move-In Day #2 and #3
2021 MOVE-IN DAYS
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Move-in Day #1 • Transfer students and returning student-athletes in Football, Men's and Women’s Soccer, and Volleyball
Tuesday, August 10 Arrival and check in: 9 a.m. - Noon
Move-In Day #2 • Freshman Fall Athletes (Football, Men & Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Cheer, Dance, Cross Country, Band) and Honors Program • Returning Fall Athletes in Cheer, Dance, Cross Country, and Band
Saturday, August 14 Arrival and check in: 9 a.m. - Noon Family Send-Off Mass: 4 p.m.
Move-In Day #3 •A ll other new students, including non-athlete transfer students
Saturday, August 21 Arrival and check in: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Family Send-Off Mass: 4 p.m.
Move-In Day #4 • All Returning Students
Sunday, August 22 Arrival and check in: Noon - 2 p.m.
ROC WEEK: AUGUST 21-24 Hello Future Raven! Welcome to Benedictine College. We are Ryan Geris and Maura Buhler, Presidents of the Campus Activities Board. We are planning Raven Orientation Camp (ROC) for this fall’s incoming students. ROC Week is your crash course on Benedictine traditions and how to thrive in college! We are excited for you to come home and join the Benedictine family. We look forward to your arrival on campus in August! Your individual ROC group leaders will be contacting you this summer with more information about the move-in process and orientation. They will need some information from you as well, so please respond promptly. Your ROC leaders also will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding your arrival. As move-in day approaches, you will be able to find more information at benedictine.edu/move-in. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us directly; we can be reached by phone at 913.360.7492 or by email at roc@benedictine.edu. We are happy to answer any questions you may have! Once again, we are very excited for you to join the Raven family! See you in August!
Ryan Geris and Maura Buhler Campus Activities Board Presidents
What is Raven Orientation Camp (ROC)? ROC Week is designed to make your transition into college life easy by providing you with insights into the Benedictine College experience, advice on how to navigate campus, and a chance to meet your fellow Ravens. By the time classes begin, our hope is that you are more than ready to succeed in all aspects of campus life. During ROC Week, you will be placed in a group of other incoming students led by two upperclassmen. These two ROC leaders will be your go-to guides throughout both ROC Week and the academic school year. 9
We weren’t bluffin’ when we said campus has great views. That is the Ferrell Academic Center peaking over the treetops on the bluff!
Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge is named after the aviatrix herself. It’s a natural gateway to the city, and even glows at night with an ever-changing light display.
The Missouri River The Mighty Mo is the longest river in North America, flowing east to west 2,341 miles.
AT C H I S O N I M A G E S C O U R T E S Y O F M C D A N I E L P H O T O G R A P H Y, H A R V E S T V I D E O , A N D T H E AT C H I S O N C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E / W E S T O N I M A G E C O U R T E S Y O F W E S T O N C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
The famous Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad Sixteen railroad lines operate more than 8,000 miles of track in Kansas. More than a third of the track belongs to the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.
YOUR NEW HOME THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. Some call it flyover territory; we think it’s the perfect launch pad. Atchison sits on the bluffs of the Missouri River only 45 minutes north of Kansas City. Our river town is the ideal crossroads of Victorian-era charm and a tight-knit community. On a weekend you can grab fresh produce from the Atchison Farmer’s Market, pick up your favorite espresso from a local shop, adventure around Kansas City, and be back by sunset. And not to brag, but our sunsets are second to none. Amelia Earhart herself watched the glow of the same sun over the river while learning to ride her bike just blocks from campus.
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Atchison Highlights 333 acres of clean, green parks and facilities throughout the community
6 museums & art galleries 20+
local restaurants
50+
small local businesses
2 ways to enjoy theatre locally: The Fox Theatre (movies) and Theatre Atchison (live shows)
Kansas City, MO
Atchison, KS
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Bean Lake, MO
Weston, MO
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Lawrence, KS
The Kansas City Metro and Northeast Kansas have a lot to offer. The more than two million people who live in the metro area agree! Professional Sports •K ansas City Royals
•A merican Jazz Museum
• Kansas City Chiefs
•N ational Museum of Toys & Miniatures
•K ansas Speedway Regional Museums •N ational World War I Museum & Memorial •C ollege Basketball Experience •U nion Station/Science City •H arry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum •N elson-Atkins Museum of Art
Bean Lake
Families and students often have questions about lodging, automotive vendors (tires, parts, repairs), dining, banking, churches, pharmacies, storage options, and area tourist sites and events. For this information – and more! – check out the following helpful websites: • VisitAtchison.com This site, managed by the Atchison Chamber of Commerce, includes all the information you’ll need about planning a visit to Atchison, including trolley tours, points of interest, Atchison’s Bike Share, maps, camping, featured events, and more. • AtchisonKansas.net Sign up for the Chamber Chatter e-newsletter on the Chamber of Commerce website. • CityofAtchison.com This site, managed by the City of Atchison, features a New Residents Guide, which may be of interest to your student, along with information about Atchison’s history, parks and facilities, and recreation opportunities.
Regional Highlights
• Sporting Kansas City
ATCHISON RESOURCES
•N egro Leagues Baseball Museum
Regional Festivals •A melia Earhart Festival/Lakefest Atchison, KS • AppleFest Weston, MO • Plaza Art Fair Kansas City, MO • Pumpkinfest St. Joseph, MO •R enaissance Festival Bonner Springs, KS
• AtchisonCountyKS.org Managed by Atchison County, this website includes information about local law enforcement, public safety resources, recycling, the outdoor siren system, and how to sign up for alerts, notifications, and weather warnings. • GrowAtchison.com Celebrate small, local businesses that are at the heart of the Atchison economy. This site includes a full business directory and a communitywide job board. • AtchisonTogether.com This is a link to the Atchison County Community Agency Directory, which is a listing of institutions and agencies that work together to serve the general Atchison community.
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RESIDENCE LIFE
YOUR RESIDENCE LIFE TEAM Your new home comes with a trained support team, ready to assist you in your transition to college. It’s important to know that your residence hall staff is committed to making your first few weeks (and beyond!) as welcoming and successful as possible.
Women’s Halls
Residence Directors (RD) An RD is a live-in professional staff member who guides the community of each hall.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall opened in fall 2014. It houses 120 female students. Each floor has a Marian theme.
Resident Assistants (RA) RAs are current undergraduate student leaders who aid the RD as a member of the hall staff. RAs live on each floor and are available to assist students as they mature through college.
Bathrooms Each four-person suite has a bathroom with a shower. There are sinks in each room. Laundry, Vending, and Appliances There is a laundry facility with four washers and dryers, and a communal kitchen on the ground floor. Vending machines are also available for residents.
Office of Residence Life Sean Mulcahy Associate Dean of Students Director of Residence Life smulcahy@benedictine.edu 913.360.7500
Hall Chapel St. Juan Diego Chapel, ground floor.
Bathrooms Each floor has a communal bathroom. Laundry, Vending, and Appliances There is a laundry facility with three washer/ dryers and a communal kitchen on the ground floor. One beverage and one snack machine is available. Hall Chapel St. Martin’s Chapel, ground floor.
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Michael Rolling Assistant Director of Residence Life mrolling@benedictine.edu 913.360.7500
St. Martin’s Memorial Hall is home for 90 freshmen women. This residence hall is named in honor of St. Martin of Tours, the patron saint of soldiers, and each of the rooms has the name of an alumnus who was lost in World War II.
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View Room Floorplans, Virtual Tours, 360° Panoramas, and Photos Online:
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TRANSFER STUDENTS will be housed in one of our residence halls for upperclassmen and upperclasswomen. See Benedictine.edu/residential for details about your hall.
Men’s Halls
St. Scholastica Hall opened in fall 2005. The name honors St. Scholastica, twin sister of St. Benedict, as well as the graduates of one of the college’s founding institutions, Mount St. Scholastica College. The facility is four stories with room for 141 freshmen women. Bathrooms Two communal bathrooms on each floor (except for only one on first floor).
Courtney S. Turner Hall, the freshmen male residence hall, was built in 1957 and was renovated in 2005. It houses 140 men. There is one main lounge, the St. Augustine Lounge, located on the Ground Floor of Turner Hall.
Bathrooms Four residents share one bathroom.
Bathrooms Each floor has a communal bathroom.
Laundry, Vending, and Appliances There is a laundry facility, a communal kitchen, as well as a BBQ grill available to residents.
Laundry, Vending, and Appliances There is a laundry facility, a communal kitchen, and a soda machine available to residents.
Hall Chapel St. George Chapel, ground floor.
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Laundry, Vending, and Appliances The first floor laundry room features six stacked washers and dryers. There is a a communal kitchen on the ground floor.
Newman Hall houses 140 male freshman and sophomore men. This hall was completed in 1967 in honor of the St. John Henry Newman of Oxford, England. Each suite consists of two rooms connected by a shared bathroom.
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PREP FOR MOVE-IN
PACKING CHECKLIST Personal
¨ Clothing
¨ Desk Lamp
¨ Light Jacket and Winter Coat
¨ TV
¨ Umbrella/Rain Gear
¨ Extension Cords
¨ Hangers
¨ Tension Rod/Curtain Rod for Closet opening (St. Scholastica Hall and Guadalupe Hall only)
¨ Toiletries ¨ Shower Caddy/Shoes (St. Martin’s Memorial, Turner, and St. Scholastica Halls only) ¨ Medication
¨ Shower Curtain/Curtains for Closet opening (St. Scholastica Hall and Guadalupe Hall only)
¨ Sunscreen
¨ Trash Can
¨ Cleaning supplies
¨ Trash Bags
¨ Paper towels
¨ Adhesive (3M strips for St. Martin’s Memorial, Newman and Turner Halls; Thumbtacks for St. Scholastica and Guadalupe Halls)
¨ Bathrobe
¨ Hand Sanitizer/Wipes ¨ Face masks
School Supplies ¨ Computer
¨ Computer Power Cord ¨ Ethernet Cord ¨ Headphones ¨ Pens and Pencils ¨ Notebooks/Paper
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¨ Hand Towel ¨ Shower Mat (Newman Hall and Guadalupe Hall only) ¨ Shower Curtain for Shower (Guadalupe Hall only) ¨ Laundry Basket/Detergent ¨ Drying Rack
Miscellaneous ¨ Cell Phone
¨ Phone Charger ¨ Water bottle ¨ Wallet ¨ ATM Card ¨ Driver’s License ¨ Insurance Card
¨ Microwave
¨ Mini First Aid kit (including thermometer and fever-reducing medications)
¨ Mini-Fridge
¨ Lock Box
¨ Room Decor
¨ Combination Lock for Safe (St. Martin’s Memorial and Turner Halls only)
¨ Rug
¨ Hanging Storage Solutions
Linens
¨ Stapler and Staples
¨ Bed Sheets (Twin XL)
¨ Scissors
¨ Blankets/Comforter
¨ Post-it Notes
¨ Mattress Pad
¨ 3-Hole Punch
¨ Pillows
¨ 3-Ring Binder(s)
¨ Pillowcases
¨ Envelopes and Stamps
¨ Towels and Washcloths
TIPS FOR ROOMMATE SUCCESS I hope you are excited as you prepare for life at Benedictine College! One of the most exciting moments during
this preparation is receiving the housing letter from Student Life, which includes the name and contact information of your roommate. Your college roommates are an important and memorable part of college life. The Student Life Office puts a tremendous amount of work into identifying a roommate who is highly compatible with you. Even with this effort, it is important to understand that conflict is a natural aspect of sharing a room with another person. The good news is that when roommate conflict is handled in a respectful and positive manner, it provides a tremendous opportunity for personal growth and a strengthening of your roommate relationship. The following are some tips for success when it comes to roommate conflict: Understand That Roommate Conflict Will Happen: As stated before, conflict between roommates is inevitable. This understanding will benefit you in two significant ways. First, it will prevent you from over-thinking that the conflict means your particular roommate situation is distinctively worse than that of your peers. Secondly, when conflict occurs, you will be prepared for it; use the tips below to help you prepare. Set Realistic Expectations: It is helpful for you and your roommate to set realistic expectations for your
relationship. There are times when roommates will become best friends, but that should not be how a successful roommate relationship is defined. You should expect your roommate to be courteous and respectful. Both roommates are responsible for ensuring that their room is comfortable and conducive to each other’s success at college. Fill Out the Roommate Agreement Form: Your residence hall staff will provide Roommate Agreement Forms at
move-in. This form identifies the most common areas of roommate conflict, such as studying, sleeping, guests, and use/borrowing of personal items. Each roommate will first write out his or her preferences on these topics and then discuss them with each other. Through the discussion, roommates will make an agreement on how they will approach these areas. This agreement really can mitigate the occurrence of conflict in your room. Be sure to take it seriously and fill it out! Do Not Ignore Conflict: The worst thing you can do is ignore conflict. This is often tempting as the cause of the
conflict usually seems small and not worth mentioning. It is so much easier for you to talk with the roommate about a small issue as soon as it happens, rather than waiting until it becomes a larger issue. Remember to present your concern with honesty and respect. It is also important for you to do so in person and avoid engaging in conflict through text or social media. Trust the Mediation Process: If you have tried to have a conversation with your roommate about the cause of conflict
without success, please alert your Resident Assistant (RA) or Resident Director (RD). These staff members are trained in mediating conflict and will help you and your roommate engage in conflict in a respectful manner, establish points of agreement and compromise, between the two of you, and ensure you comfortable in your room once again. Finally, the greatest approach to minimizing or overcoming roommate conflict is to embrace our Benedictine Value of Hospitality. Make a commitment to being a roommate who engages in care, concern, and respect for your roommate’s well-being. I hope these strategies will help you to have a positive and successful roommate experience.
About the Author Sean Mulcahy, Ed.D. | Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life Sean has worked in higher education administration for the past 19 years. He holds a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas along with a Master’s degree in Education from Whitworth University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Carroll College. 15
RESIDENCE LIFE & CAMPUS POLICIES
RESIDENCE RESIDENCEHALL LIFE FAQS FAQS What furnishings are in my room? Rooms are furnished so each student has a computer desk, chair, dresser, closet, and extra-long twin-size bed and mattress. Students provide their own linens to accommodate the extra-long twin-size mattresses. Furniture may not be removed from the room. What window treatments are provided? Window treatments include mini-blinds. The wall paint is a neutral color. Paint, nails, tacks, or adhesives that damage walls, woodwork, or furniture are prohibited. Command Brand Hanging Strips, a 3M product, is the college’s recommended adhesive for hanging posters and hooks on walls in most residence halls. Command Adhesive is not allowed in St. Scholastica Hall and Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall. Students in these halls should use thumbtacks or blue painter’s tape. Are students required to live on campus? Benedictine College is a four-year residential institution. All traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for four years and are able to select their on-campus housing through the Residence Life Office each year. 16
Where can I find sample photos of the rooms? Please visit the residence life website at www.benedictine. edu/residential for additional information and photos of each residence hall. Are the beds bunked or unbunked? All beds will be bunked in the freshman residence halls on move-in day. A railing for the top bunk will be provided by the college. Can beds be unbunked? Yes, we allow our beds to be un-bunked. There are two options: • Option 1: College un-bunks the bed. Students who wish to have their beds un-bunked by the college may submit a request to their RA or RD. • Option 2: Student un-bunks the bed. Students are permitted to un-bunk their beds, but do so at their own risk and should exercise caution to avoid personal injury and/or damage to the furniture or the room. In order to un-bunk the bed, remove the top mattress first for easier lifting, then lift off the top bed frame and remove the four metal pins that had secured the top bed. Students should return the metal pins to the RD.
CAMPUS POLICY FAQS* Do I need a car?
Is there a quiet hours policy?
Cars are permitted, but are not essential. If you bring a car, you must apply for a parking sticker online at Benedictine.thepermitstore.com after August 1.
We are first of all an academic community and therefore students are expected to be courteous and cooperate in maintaining a good and quiet environment at all times. (Each residence hall will determine quiet hours.) Residents are asked to keep the volume of music, movies, and electronic devices to a minimum. Speakers may not be placed in windows or on radiators. Musical instruments may not be practiced in student rooms. Students may use practice rooms for such purposes. Anyone who does not abide by these regulations may be asked to place any of the above items in storage. During finals week, quiet hours begin on Study Day and extend to the last day of exams.
May I have a pet? No pets other than fish are allowed.
What appliances ARE NOT permitted? Safety and insurance standards place restrictions on certain appliances. Hot plates, halogen lights, grills, skillets, toaster ovens, electric heaters, electric blankets, refrigerators larger than 4 cubic ft., and gas electric appliances are not permitted.
What appliances ARE permitted? Speakers, TVs, microwaves, coffee pots, electric razors, fans, heating pads, and computers are allowed. Roommates may bring one refrigerator (4 cubic ft. max.) for their room. All rooms are air-conditioned. For more information call the Student Life Office at 913.360.7500.
Is there a smoking policy? Benedictine College is a Smoke- and Tobacco-free Campus. All college buildings, including residence halls, as well as college grounds are smoke free. In addition, candles, candle warmers, and incense are not permitted. Please see the more detailed smoking policy in the Student Handbook at Benedictine.edu/student-life/handbook.
Is summer storage available? Summer storage is not available on campus, but several local storage options exist in Atchison and surrounding areas. The Office of Student Life maintains and provides for students a list of nearby storage options. Packing and transportation of belongings to and from the facility is the responsibility of the renter. Some students opt to share a storage unit with several other students. * Only a few campus policies are included in this FAQ. Students should familiarize themselves with college policies detailed in our Student Handbook, which may be found online at www.benedictine.edu/student-life/handbook.
What is the policy on alcohol use? The college follows United States federal and state laws for the use of alcohol. Students under the age of 21 are not allowed to use or have alcoholic beverages in their presence. Anyone 21 or older may not consume alcohol in the presence of minors.
What is the visitation policy? Visitation hours play a positive role in the Benedictine College community by encouraging mutual respect for the dignity and vocation of each person. Friendships between men and women are encouraged, while at the same time, the dignity of their differences are respected. Certain hours are set aside each day during which students may invite visitors of the opposite sex to their rooms. Visitation hours also support a student’s right to private time, study, sleep, and help roommates set healthy boundaries. Visitation hours in the residence halls are as follows: Sunday - Thursday: 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.; Friday - Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 17
STUDENT SERVICES & POLICIES FAQS
STUDENT SERVICES FAQ What is the meal plan? Freshmen and other students without kitchens may choose the Unlimited Meal Plan with either $700 or $400 annual Dining Dollars. “Unlimited” means students may enter the Dining Hall as often as they wish throughout the day. Dining Dollars must be used by the end of each semester and are needed at all food service locations aside from the Dining Hall. Students with kitchens may select an Unlimited Meal Plan or the Weekly 11 (11 meal swipes per week with $400 annual Dining Dollars) or Weekly 7 (7 meals swipes per week with $350 annual Dining Dollars).
What are Raven Bucks and how are they used? Raven Bucks work like a convenient debit system, using your Benedictine student ID card. At any time you may deposit funds onto the card (a minimum of $5 will start your account) and students can use use their Raven Bucks by swiping their ID card at many locations across campus. There are no fees to use Raven Bucks, and they don’t expire. Students may add Raven Bucks online before arriving on campus, using a credit card through a secure link on the Benedictine website. Once funds are deposited into the student’s Raven Bucks account, the student may use his or her Benedictine ID in many ways: at all dining locations across campus, at Rocky’s Copies or at WEPA printing kiosks, select vending machines, and the Raven Store.
How and when do students purchase textbooks?
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Students may view their required textbooks after July 15 by logging into RavenZone. Click “Virtual Bookstore” in the Quick Links. Students may opt to purchase books within the Virtual Bookstore or through another vendor. Some required books may not be available for purchase through other vendors. Be sure to use the required book’s ISBN # and edition when searching with alternate vendors. Textbooks are not available for purchase in the Raven Store.
What laundry, vending, and recreational services are available? All residence halls are equipped with washing machines and dryers. The washing machines and dryers are free for residential students. Vending machines are in most hall lounges, along with a TV, and a kitchenette with a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and sink. Other recreational areas on campus include outdoor grills, a hammocking area, sand volleyball, racquetball, ping-pong, pool tables, track, tennis, basketball, a weight room, and a recreation center.
What monetary transaction services are there on or near campus? Atchison has several banks that offer financial services, including “student-priced” checking accounts. We highly recommend you visit with the banks and consider establishing an account; some community businesses will more quickly accept checks from students when the checks are drawn from a local bank account. A UMB Bank ATM machine is located on campus in the St. John Paul II Student Center and several others are located throughout the City of Atchison. The College Business Office issues student account bills as well as work-study payroll checks. Direct deposit of payroll checks has replaced issuance of paper checks. Direct deposit is available to both local and non-local banks and is highly encouraged for its overall convenience and security. The Business Office will cash personal checks for students in amounts under $50. For more information, call the Business Office at 913.360.7403.
What computer technology is available? IT support for students consists of virus protection, Internet connectivity, email support, Blackboard Tech Support, Ravenzone Tech Support as well as login and password issues. The campus network provides connectivity for all offices, residence hall rooms, and computer labs. The on-campus help desk service provides assistance and answers for all
Benedictine-owned computers, network problems, and questions. The help desk assists students as time permits and only provides limited repair and support options. Access to Internet service is available in all residence halls through either an Ethernet connection or WiFi connection. Benedictine College provides wireless network access inside all residence halls and academic buildings. Internet access is available to all students from the computer labs located in the Library, Westerman Hall, and Cray Seaberg Hall.
Do my devices need to be registered? All devices that connect to the Benedictine College network must be registered in order to access the internet. Device registration cannot be completed until a student arrives on campus. The first time you open an internet browser, a registration page will pop up. A student’s RavenZone username and password will be needed to register the device. If a new student is not automatically routed to the registration page, please visit https://bcbns.benedictine.edu/registration.
DINING SERVICES Dining on campus is a quintessential part of the overall college experience. Spend time over breakfast, lunch, or dinner with friends, professors, or classmates. Grab a cup of coffee or simply stop in to relax or study. For nutrition information about meal plans, locations, hours, and menus visit Benedictine.campusdish.com. Please reach out to our Dining Services Director in the Dining Hall to discuss dietary restrictions that require assistance.
Benedetto’s (Cray Seaberg Hall)
Convenience Store (St. John Paul II Student Center)
This restaurant offers sandwiches and pizza closer to the Mother Teresa Center, McDonald Hall, Cray Seaberg Hall, and St. Michael Hall.
Quickly and conveniently pick up a salad or a sandwich, fruit, milk, snacks, to-go beverages and more. Other convenience items are also available – such as laundry detergent, school supplies, toiletries, and paper products.
The Dining Hall The Dining Hall offers an all-you-can-eat buffet style meal, a deli station, large salad bar, and “As You Like It” Expo stations.
Café ’62 (Ferrell Academic Center) Curb your coffee craving and more at Cafe ’62 with items ranging from a full line of drinks to sandwiches and pastries.
Late Night (The Haverty Center) On a regular basis, students may grab a late night snack in the Raven Roost for study break or an opportunity to enjoy the company of other students.
Holy Grounds (The Haverty Center) This student-run coffee shop offers a wide variety of drinks including coffees, lattes, and smoothies. 19
STUDENT ACTIVITIES St. John Paul II Student Center 913.360.7500 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Office of Student Activities oversees extracurricular organizations and events, including the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Student Government Association (SGA), International Student Ambassadors (ISA), and Orientation programs. The office also organizes Family Weekend, Homecoming, HER Weekend, Mother-Son/FatherDaughter Banquet, Springfest, Lil’ Sibs Weekend, and oversees more than 50 clubs and organizations.
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Located adjacent to the Dining Hall / 913.360.7576 Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Student Success Center is designed to provide a central location for support and enrichment to help students reach their academic and professional goals. Contact us for information about free peer tutoring, learning accommodations for students with special needs, internships, résumé writing, interviewing, career exploration, graduate school preparation, premier scholarship opportunities, and much more. Learn more: Benedictine.edu/academics/success
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COLLEGE MINISTRY St. John Paul II Student Union / 913.360.7655 / Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. College Ministry forms students, faculty, and staff in the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the sacraments, Scripture, spiritual formation, and the social mission of the Catholic Church. We offer opportunities to attend Mass, Confession, Eucharistic adoration, retreats, mission trips, pilgrimages, outreach, non-Catholic services, sacramental preparation, and vocation discernment. Confession (Abbey Church)
Adoration
Sunday 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00-9:50 a.m. 7:00-7:50 p.m.
Weekdays 1:00-9:00 p.m. St. Martin’s Chapel
Weekdays 12:10 p.m. Mon-Fri 5:30 p.m. Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 p.m. Tues, Thurs
Weekdays 11:00-11:40 a.m. 4:00-4:50 p.m.
Saturday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Abbey Church
Saturday 11:00-11:40 a.m. 3:00-3:50 p.m.
Perpetual St. Benedict’s Parish Church on campus
Mass (Abbey Church)
Saturday 12:10 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Vigil for Sunday
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Learn more: Benedictine.edu/faith-life/ministry
THE COUNSELING CENTER 1201 N. Second St. / 913.360.7621 / Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Counseling Center supports students in their psychological, personal, and social well-being, and is staffed by licensed mental health professionals. Services are free to students and are strictly confidential. Personal counseling through the Counseling Center is intended generally to assist students and staff in solving concerns of a short-term nature. Referrals to other community practitioners may be made for intensive and/or long-term psychological assistance.
Complete a Counseling Request Form Benedictine.edu/student-life/health/counseling-center
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER 1301 N. 3rd Street / 913.360.7117 / Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A registered nurse and a nurse practitioner staff the Student Health Center on a part-time basis to assist students with health needs. All student health services are free to students and are strictly confidential.
Student Health Form Reminder All new students are required to complete health forms prior to arriving on campus. Health form information for New Student-Athletes and all other New Students is available at Benedictine.edu/student-life/health/policies. •N ew Student-Athletes complete their athlete-specific health forms online and bring immunization records to move-in. •A ll other New Students download and complete their health forms (including immunization records) and submit them via email to Janet Adrian (jadrian@benedictine.edu) or via mail to: Student Health Services, Janet Adrian, RN, BSN, 1020 N. 2nd Street, Atchison, KS 66002 21
THE RAVEN STORE First Floor of the Haverty Center / 913.360.7448 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Raven Store is your official supplier of Benedictine College spirit gear, school supplies, faith merchandise, and more. Shop 24/7 online at benedictineravenstore. com. Students will find some necessities at the Raven Store, including Blue Books (required by some professors), greeting cards, devotional items, gifts, and essentials, such as office supplies and some basic over-the-counter medications. Follow The Raven Store on social media @bendictineravenstore @theravenstore
COMMUNICATING WHILE AT COLLEGE Your New Email Address You will be assigned a new email address with the @ravens.benedictine.edu domain as early as June 1. It is extremely important that you check this email inbox daily throughout the year, between semesters and over the summer; students are expected to communicate with faculty, staff, and other students via this email address. The majority of information will be communicated to you via your college-assigned account while you are a student. You have the option of forwarding your Benedictine email to your personal email account if you prefer.
Your New Mailing Address Your mailing address will remain the same while a resident on campus. New students receive a specific mailbox number (not a P. O. Box number). Once assigned a number, ask family and friends to include your box number when sending mail, using the following format: Student Name (First &Last) Box ____ 1020 N 2nd St. Atchison, KS 66002
Mailboxes/Packages Student mailboxes are located in the St. John Paul II Student Center. You may ship or have items shipped to Benedictine College. Note that packages are not shipped to residence hall rooms; students are responsible for picking up all packages at Rocky’s Copies, located in the lower level of the Library.
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BILLING St. Benedict Hall, 3rd Floor / Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bursar: Becky Miller, 913.360.7410 / Student Billing Specialist: Diane Schletzbaum, 913.360.7407 Student Collections Specialist: Laura Hammersmith, 913.360.7405 / Cashier: Megan Crowley, 913.360.7403
Tuition Due Date is August 1 Please settle your balance or set up a tuition payment plan by this date. If you have questions about your financial aid or account balance, please call us now; resolving questions now allows you to bypass visiting with our office on movein weekend. Our webpage also has information explaining payment details; please see Benedictine.edu/billing. If you use a credit card, there is a convenience fee retained by the credit card processor of 2.85% assessed on each transaction. If you still have an unpaid balance without a payment plan as of August 2, your account will be placed on a Business Office Hold. Holds prevent you from adding or dropping classes, or from seeing your transcript in RavenZone. Please contact us if you will not be able to meet payment deadlines.
Authorized Users on Your Account Are there parents/guardians/other trusted adults in your life you want to be able to talk with us in Student Billing, as well as the Financial Aid Office at Benedictine College, about your financial information at Benedictine? Please enroll them as “Authorized Users” so our two offices have your permission to discuss your financial situation with
these adults in your life, as well as sending them email communications about your bill. Have questions about how to enroll them? Please go to Benedictine.edu/billing. Once on the Student Billing page, please read the link “How to access RavenZone Student Billing.”
Student Refunds Some students borrow more money than needed for tuition and fees, and are expecting a refund. For those who have a credit balance on their student account as of August 27, 2021, the first refund dates are as follows: • Electronic Refund Friday, September 3, 2021 • Paper check Refund Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – mailed to your home address Refunds will be processed weekly after the dates above. Sign up for eRefund through your RavenZone account – directly to your bank account; this is easier than a paper check. By choosing eRefunds, you will have access to your funds up to a week earlier than a paper check. Use your refund to obtain a Book Voucher to purchase textbooks from the college’s Virtual Bookstore as early as mid-July. Contact Student Billing to find out how.
CAMPUS SECURITY IT/Operations Building (215 M. Street) / 913.360.8888 The Benedictine Security Department is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and visitors 24 hours a day. Contracting with Allied Barton, a private security firm, the department’s goal is to provide a safe environment where all members of the Benedictine community may learn, live, teach, and work. Raven Alerts
Benedictine College has implemented the Raven Alert, an emergency messaging system, to communicate with the internal community in the event of emergencies. Have your student email and password? Sign up at getrave.com/login/benedictine.
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COLLEGE TRADITIONS
WELCOME TO THE RAVEN FAMILY
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TRADITIONS Beanies This tradition began in October
1928. All new students receive their beanie at the “Beanie Banquet” and they wear it until the Opening Convocation. Students must caw like a raven if they are caught not wearing it. The tradition has become a way for new students to recognize each other and to know for certain when they are no longer “new” — when the beanie comes off.
Alma Mater "O Lord of Every Blessing" Composed in 2002 by Dr. Ruth Krusemark '73, Stacy Niedbalski Cope '02, and Andrew Hofer O.P. '94, the Alma Mater is frequently sung at special campus events.
Like every family, the Raven Family has traditions, people, places, events, and activities that make it unique. You are invited to become a part of it all!
O Lord of ev’ry blessing, we praise you for the place That sits above the river and under heaven’s grace. We call her “Alma Mater” from hearts with love aflame And proudly go rejoicing with Benedictine’s name. O hear your ravens calling; in faith we fly to you. For you alone are holy, and you alone are true. Just as the river flowing, you always will provide. So in all things forever may you be glorified. Surround her with your goodness and keep her in your peace. May Benedictine flourish, her family increase. Like dappled trees in autumn or flowers fresh in spring, Your glory casts its beauty where souls in wisdom sing. This school of your own service has set us on our way To follow you in knowledge unto the endless day. Let fear not daunt our movement toward hope of promise bright As now we run in courage with love’s untold delight.
E-I-O Cheer The E-I-O cheer often follows the Raven Fight Song and is equally as spirited. John Casey ’74, helped popularize the cheer, which was originated by Robert H. “Hammy” Alberts ’39, of Atchison, according to Larry Buessing ’60, and confirmed by Mike Purslow ’62.
Fight Song A campus favorite, the fight song is chanted anywhere there is a gathering of Ravens from athletic events to weddings. The song was composed by Fr. Raphael O’Malley, O.S.B., in 1941. Ravens are flying high in the sky, Cheer them on their way. Hey! Hey! Hey! Shout out the black and white battle cry, Victory always. Sons of grand ole' St. Benedict, Raise your banners high. Soaring onto glory. Faithful to the story, Ravens always fly on high!
The Clinking Tradition When something hits the floor of the Dining Hall, Benedictine College students start clinking their silverware. This evolved from an old tradition of clinking when a woman came onto the all-male campus.
Rocky the Raven Depictions of St. Benedict often include the raven. According to legend, the raven prevented St. Benedict from eating poisoned bread. Father Sebastian Weissenberger, O.S.B., first suggested the ‘Ravens’ mascot in 1927. Our trademark mascot is Rocky the Raven, whose birthday is celebrated on December 20. 25
PLACES Mary’s Grotto Officially dedicated on September 8, 2009, Mary’s Grotto is nestled in a hill in the heart of campus. Modeled after the grotto where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France, the Grotto serves as a central location for prayer and is a symbol of Mary’s care and protection over the College.
site of Raven basketball games and included the original Pit student cheering section. It was renovated and renamed the Haverty Center in 2003.
Raven Roost Raven Memorial Park Raven Memorial Park honors students who passed away while attending Benedictine College. The memorial includes students spanning from the school’s founding in 1858 until present day. Located in the center of campus, the park features a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, enthroned in 2016. The park includes the Memorial to the Unborn, dedicated by Ravens Respect Life for those Ravens Who Might Have Been, a waterfall and a stone pathway to Mary’s Grotto.
Haverty Gym The “old gym” was first opened on January 13, 1924. It was the 26
The Raven Roost is located on the first floor of the Haverty Center. In this 1924 building, the Roost unites the past history of the college and its alumni with the lives of our current and future students. The centerpiece of the Raven Roost is the mural titled “The Development of Atchison Around the Benedictine Community” and was done by Anthony Benton Gude, grandson of Thomas Hart Benton as part of the renovation in 2003.
Campus Sign The current entrance sign to Benedictine College, a popular place for photographs, was placed on campus in 2005. It features
the seal of Benedictine College, along with the crests of the school’s predecessors St. Benedict’s College and Mount St. Scholastica College.
Abbey Lookout Now the site of St. Benedict’s Abbey Return to Nazareth Prayer Garden, this observation point overlooking the Missouri River is considered “the most peaceful place on earth.” It is a popular place for students to relax — and has been the site of many Raven marriage proposals.
EVENTS ROC Week Formerly known as OMEGA, then in 1998 ROK week, before becoming ROC. Raven Orientation Camp is Benedictine College’s orientation program for all new students. ROC week began in 2001.
Beanie Banquet On the last night of ROC week, students attend a special dinner. They receive their beanies in groups after cawing like a raven. Students who have had a relative formerly attend the college are called “Legacy Students” and receive a pin they wear on their beanie.
Academic Convocation The Convocation is the academic “kick-off” event each year, and it features a speaker of interest to multiple disciplines. At the Convocation, freshmen are welcomed fully into the Raven community when they are invited to remove their beanies.
Oktoberfest Both the Abbey and the Mount trace their roots to Benedictines in Bavaria. The first Benedictine College Oktoberfest was held on October 5, 2000. Octoberfest features the tapping of the root beer keg, polka music, Bavarian-inspired food, and an original, limited-edition shirt given away to lucky Ravens.
Spooky Science Benedictine College students invite Atchison children to experience science demonstrations including The Ghost of Einstein, a pumpkin pendulum, a Haunted Chemistry Lab, and much more. The evening also includes face painting, mask making, and plenty of popcorn, cupcakes, and candy.
Beard Season Beard season takes place from November 1 through February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day. It is in honor of the impressive beard of the Abbey’s first leader, Abbot Innocent Wolf. This tradition began in 2001. Dean of Students Dr. Joseph Wurtz is a frequent participant.
Campus Lighting Ceremony In anticipation of Christmas, most of the major campus buildings are lit during the lighting ceremony. This tradition began in 2006 and occurs on the Sunday night following Thanksgiving.
Mission Trips Every year Benedictine College sends students across the country and to remote areas of the world in order to serve others during Spring Break and Fall Mission Week. More than 15 percent of the student body fundraises and travels to 13
countries on five continents, as well as serving domestically.
Jam for the Lamb Jam for the Lamb is a student musical talent show that occurs on the last weekend before finals in the fall and the spring. It began in fall 2001.
Spring Formal The Spring Formal takes place off-campus and includes a banquet and an evening of dancing. In the 1930s–'40s the event was called Spring Prom, not taking up its current title until 1986. The event was moved off campus in 1989.
March of Light Students participate in the bookend traditions of two “March of Light” candle processions to the Grotto. As freshmen, they take a class picture in their beanies around the Haverty “B,” then they are greeted by faculty and staff as they carry a candle to the Grotto on the way to the Opening School Mass. As graduates, they partake in the March of Light ceremony as they process to the Baccalaureate Mass.
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RAVEN FAMILY CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2021 Move-in Day #1 • Transfers and returning student-athletes in Football, Men's and Women’s Soccer, and Volleyball
Tuesday, August 10 Arrival and check in: 9 a.m. - Noon
Move-In Day #2 • Freshman Fall Athletes (Football, Men's & Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Cheer, Dance, Cross Country, Band) and Honors Program • Returning Fall Athletes in Cheer, Dance, Cross Country, and Band
Saturday, August 14 Arrival and check in: 9 a.m. - Noon Family Send-Off Mass: 4 p.m.
Move-In Day #3 •O ther new students, including non-athlete transfer students
Saturday, August 21 Arrival and check in: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Family Send-Off Mass: 4 p.m.
Move-In Day #4 • All Returning Students
Sunday, August 22 Arrival and check in: Noon - 2 p.m.
ROC (Raven Orientation Camp) Week
Saturday - Tuesday, August 21-24
Fall Semester Begins
Wednesday, August 25
Opening All-School Mass & Convocation
Tuesday, August 31
Labor Day
Monday, September 6 Classes in session
Oktoberfest
Friday, September 24
Family Weekend
Friday - Sunday, October 1-3
Midterms (1st Quarter Classes End)
Tuesday, October 12
Fall Break
Thursday - Sunday, October 14-17
Homecoming Week
Monday - Saturday, October 18-23
All Saints' Day, All-School Mass
Monday, November 1
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday - Sunday, November 24-28 No classes, Residence Halls close November 24 at 10 a.m. Residence Halls open November 28 at Noon
Last Day of Fall Semester Classes
Tuesday, December 7
Study Day
Wednesday, December 8
Final Exams
Thursday & Friday, December 9–10 Monday & Tuesday, December 13–14
Christmas Break
Wednesday, December 15 - Sunday, January 9 No classes, Residence Halls close December 15 at 10 a.m.
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SPRING SEMESTER 2022 New Students Arrive and Check-in New Students Arrive and Check-in • Includes non-athlete transfers
Sunday, January 10 9 Arrival and check in: Noon - 3 p.m.
Spring Semester Begins
Wednesday, January 13 12
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 18 17 Classes in session
Feast of St. Scholastica All-School Mass March for Life
Monday, February Friday, January 21 10, 10 a.m.
Mother-Son/Father-Daughter Banquet and Dance Mother-Son/Father-Daughter Banquet and Dance Ash Wednesday All-School Mass Annual Scholarship Ball 50th Annual Scholarship Ball Midterm/1st Quarter Classes End Midterm/1st Quarter Classes End Ash Wednesday All-School Mass Spring Break
10th Annual Symposium on Advancing the New Evangelization Symposium on Transforming Culture Feast of St. Benedict Feast of St. Benedict, All-School Mass Lil’ Sibs Weekend Lil’ Sibs Weekend Easter Break Discovery Day
Saturday, February 13 Saturday, February 12 Wednesday, February 17, 3 p.m. Saturday, February 26 Saturday, February 27 Tuesday, March 1 Tuesday, March 2 Wednesday, March 2 Saturday - Sunday, March 6 - 14 March 6: Residence halls close at 10 a.m. Saturday - Sunday, March 5 - 13 14:Residence Residencehalls hallsclose openatat10Noon March 5: a.m. March 13: Residence halls open at Noon Friday - Saturday, March 19 - 20 Friday - Saturday, March 25-26 Sunday, March 21 Monday, March 21 Friday - Sunday, March 26 - 28 Friday - Sunday, April 1-3 Thursday - Monday, April 1-5 No classes, Residence Wednesday, April 6 Halls open with limited dining services
Discovery Day Easter Break Springfest Weekend
Wednesday, April 14April 14-18 Thursday - Monday, No classes, Residence Halls open with limited dining services Friday - Saturday, April 30 - May 1
Springfest Weekend Last Day of Spring Semester Classes
Friday - Saturday, April 29-30 Tuesday, May 4
Last Day of Spring Semester Classes Study Day
Tuesday, May 3 Wednesday, May 5 No classes Wednesday, May 4 No classes Thursday - Friday, May 6 - 7 Monday - Tuesday, May 10 - 11 Thursday & Friday, May 5-6, Monday & Tuesday, May 9-10
Spring Break
Study Day Spring Finals Spring Finals Summer Break Summer Break
May 12, 10 a.m. May 11, 10 a.m.begins after student’s last final Summer Break Summer Break begins after student’s last final May 12: Residence halls close at 10 a.m. May 11: Residence halls close at 10 a.m.
Senior Brunch and Baccalaureate Senior Brunch and Baccalaureate Mass
Friday, May 15, 10 a.m., 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, 10 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Commencement Commencement
Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.
Graduates Depart Residence Halls Graduates Depart Residence Halls
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YOUR ENROLLMENT TEAM OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
OFFICE OF ADMISSION
Will Burenheide ’17
Avery Miller ’19
Associate Director of Admission wburenheide@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7780 Mobile: 913.426.2961
Assistant Director of Admission amiller@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7538 Mobile: 913.370.5349
Becca Caudle ’13
Samuel Smeltzer ’18
Kristine Bryant Assistant Director of Financial Aid kmbryant@benedictine.edu 913.360.7480 Barbara Portenier Financial Aid Specialist bportenier@benedictine.edu 913.360.7484
Assistant Director of Admission ssmeltzer@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7468 Mobile: 913.426.1723
Tony Tanking ’88 Director of Financial Aid ttanking@benedictine.edu
Megan Fassero ’97
Caroline Weis ’19
Homeschool Coordinator megan.fassero@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7967 Mobile: 913.370.5301
Assistant Director of Admission cweis@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7004 Mobile: 913.360.0091
Tona Stone Associate Director of Financial Aid tstone@benedictine.edu 913.360.7321
Director of Undergraduate Admission bcaudle@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7469 Mobile: 913.370.3226
Catherine Kluempers ’17 Assistant Director of Admission ckluempers@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7470 Mobile: 913.360.0288
913.360.7485
ADDITIONAL OFFICES Business Office Office: 913.360.7403 Student Life Office Office: 913.360.7500 Student Health Center Office: 913.360.7117 Student Success Center Office: 913.360.7576
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KEY CONTACTS Benedictine College’s faculty and staff are ready and available to assist your student. Encourage your student to reach out to the appropriate department for support. Records/Registration
913.360.7550
Admission 913.360.7476 Advancement 913.360.7414 Athletics 913.360.7564 Business Office 913.360.7403 Career Services 913.360.7578 College Chaplain 913.360.7735 College Ministry 913.360.7735 Counseling Center 913.360.7621 Dining Services 913.360.7595 Financial Aid 913.360.7484 FOCUS 913.360.7735 Health Services 913.360.7117 IT Helpdesk 913.360.7777 Library 913.360.7608 Mailroom 913.360.7240 Operations Helpdesk
913.360.7777
Parent Outreach 913.360.7967 Raven Store 913.360.7448 Residence Life 913.360.7500 Rocky’s Copies 913.360.7225 St. Paul’s Outreach 913.360.7735 Security 913.360.8888
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