New Student Guide by Benedictine College

2022 - 2023 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 Move-in Day ROC Week Your New Home

4 8 9 10

Atchison and Regional Highlights

Residence Life Prep for Move-In

12 14

Packing List and Roommate Tips

FAQs 16 Residence Life, Campus Policy, and Student Services FAQs

Student Services Hot Topics

19 24

Student Life, Academics, and Miscellaneous

Traditions 28 Raven Family Calendar 32 Your Enrollment Team 34 Key Contacts 35

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST For more details and to access links needed to complete the checklist, visit Benedictine.edu/newstudentchecklist. Communication Note Your student email account 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. *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.

ADMISSION ☐ Visit your admission portal to view your usernames and passwords for RavenZone/BC Network, Email (Office 365), Blackboard, and Raven Bucks. ☐ 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 ☐ 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? 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. 4

☐ Apply for an Alternative/Private Loan if parents will not be utilizing the PLUS Loan.

STUDENT BILLING ☐ 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. ☐ After July 4, review your bill and account activity through RavenZone. ☐ Enroll in a semester Installment Payment Plan; 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.* Information about health forms is available at Benedictine.edu/healthform. • New Student-Athletes complete the athlete-specific health forms online and bring immunization records to move-in. • All other New Students download and complete the 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. View required textbooks after July 15 in RavenZone. Click “Virtual Bookstore” in the Frequently Used Links. In the Virtual Bookstore, consider clicking “Notify Me” to receive a notification when your professor posts course items. Check your email regularly in case your professors email you the course items for a specific course. You also may opt to purchase your books through another vendor. Be sure to use the required book’s ISBN # and edition when searching with alternate vendors. Some required books may not be available for purchase through other vendors. Textbooks are not available for purchase in the Raven Store. ☐ Order free parking pass online after August 1. ☐ Sign up for Raven Alerts.

COMMUNICATING WITH BENEDICTINE COLLEGE There are three distinct and equally important ways students may grant permission for Benedictine College officials to communicate with parents regarding separate areas of college-related matters specific to students: RavenZone Proxy User, TouchNet Authorized User, and FERPA Waiver.

☐ Set up Proxy Users in RavenZone RavenZone is Benedictine’s online platform which allows students to register for classes, view grades, access transcripts, accept financial aid, view bills, and more. Students may opt to set up another RavenZone user (a proxy user) and give that user permission to access complete or select view-only student information, such as grades, course schedule, satisfactory academic progress (with regard to maintaining aid and scholarships), financial aid information, notifications and more. For detailed instructions about setting up a Proxy User, please visit Benedictine.edu/proxyuser. For more information, contact: Kathy Kinney (Software Support) kkinney@benedictine.edu | 913.364.1545

☐ Set up Authorized Users in TouchNet TouchNet is Benedictine’s billing and payment system platform, which operates independently of RavenZone. Parents, grandparents, guardians, or anyone who helps a student understand his or her financial situation at Benedictine College may be enrolled by the student as Authorized Users in TouchNet. Authorized Users to whom students have granted access receive outreach emails and push notifications related to Student Billing, may view and print a student’s billing statement, see current account activity, make payments now or schedule future payments, set up payment plans and manage a student’s tuition account, anytime day or night. This is independent of RavenZone Proxy User. For detailed instructions on setting up an Authorized User, please visit Benedictine.edu/authorizeduser. For more information, contact: Megan Crowley (Cashier) mcrowley@benedictine.edu | 913.360.7403

☐ Review Information about the FERPA Waiver The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Prior to a student turning 18, FERPA affords parents the right to have access to their children’s education records, the right to seek to have the records amended, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from the education records. When a student turns 18 years old, or enters a postsecondary institution at any age, the rights under FERPA transfer from the parents to the student. At Benedictine College, records may be released to parents if a student has completed the college’s FERPA Waiver. Parents should not expect outreach initiated by the college regarding a student’s education-related records. The FERPA Waiver may be obtained by the student and signed in the Office of Academic Records in St. Benedict Hall, 113. The student should bring a photo ID. Note that the FERPA Waiver is not currently available online. Further, college personnel may disclose information to the parents of a student, without the student’s consent, if the student is a dependent for tax purposes. Parents may be asked by a college employee to validate that the student is a tax dependent. Even if a student has signed the FERPA Waiver or is a tax dependent, prior to releasing FERPA-protected information, college personnel: 1) will confirm with the Office of Academic Records that the student has completed the FERPA Waiver or is a tax dependent, 2) may attempt to involve the student in the dialogue between the parent and the college, and 3) may take steps to confirm a parent’s identity. These steps may take some time, so please be patient. For more information about the FERPA Waiver, please go to Benedictine.edu/ferpa. Finally, it is important to keep in mind that the student remains Benedictine College’s primary point of contact. Parents should not expect outreach from the college regarding a student’s education-related records. For example, parents should not expect to receive updates or notifications related to academic performance, class attendance, discipline or billing from college personnel. As such, the RavenZone Proxy User may provide the right level of access in the most convenient manner. For more information, contact: Associate Dean Sister Linda Herndon, O.S.B, Ph.D lherndon@benedictine.edu | 913.360.7553

FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 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 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? 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 orientation when 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 results are available within a week.

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 your Admission Counselor or call the Admission Office at 913.360.7476.

CALCULUS I PLACEMENT EXAM What is the Calculus I Placement Exam? The online readiness exam is a tool that assesses whether a student is sufficiently prepared to take Calculus I (MATH1300) at Benedictine College. Who is encouraged to take the Calculus I Placement Exam? The exam is recommended for any student who is enrolled in Calculus I at Benedictine this fall but who has not earned a grade of ‘C’ or better in Pre-Calculus (MATH1250) at Benedictine College. A grade of ‘C’ or better in another college pre-calculus course is sufficient if that course has already been transferred successfully to Benedictine and recognized as fulfilling MATH-1250. Please consult transferology.com to determine equivalency. I passed Pre-Calculus in high school. Should I take the exam? If your degree plan is to take Calculus I (MATH-1300) in your freshman year at Benedictine, we strongly encourage you to take the exam. High school pre-calculus curriculum is unregulated and varies drastically from school to school. Unfortunately, even many students who earn a grade of ‘A’ are not prepared for Calculus at the college level, so precalculus courses other than MATH-1250 at Benedictine or a transferred equivalent do not allow entry into Calculus I. I passed the Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus (AB or BC) Exam with a score of 4 or higher. Do I need to take the exam? No. If you earned a 4 or higher on the AP Calculus (AB or BC) exam, then you will be placed in Calculus II or Calculus III, respectively. If you choose to abandon your AP credit, your options are to take Pre-Calculus (MATH-1250) or attempt the placement exam. What majors are most impacted by this requirement? Most STEM majors are impacted by this requirement: Astronomy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics (including Math with Secondary Education), and Physics. All need Calculus I and should take the placement exam. Calculus I is also needed for Architecture. Students majoring in any discipline within engineering or physics are most likely to be set back in their academic plan by being improperly placed in Pre-Calculus or Calculus when the other course is more appropriate for their level of preparation.

How do I take the Calculus Placement Exam? Is there a cost associated with it? The exam is offered online through a third-party vendor. Benedictine owns a limited number of licenses. When you are ready to take the exam, you will be given one license to use. Keep track of it as you may need to use it more than once, and if you lose it you may need to purchase another at your expense. When is the Calculus I Placement Exam offered? The exam is made available June 1 – July 25, 2022, to students who plan to take or are currently enrolled in fall Calculus I. We have reserved time at each SOAR Weekend (June 3-4 or June 10-11) for you to take the placement exam on Friday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. or Saturday from 1:30-4:00 p.m. in the library computer lab. The deadline to take the exam and still be placed in Calculus I this fall is July 25. How will I access the placement exam if I can’t attend SOAR? In mid-June, you will be notified by email with instructions to access and take the exam. How long does the exam take and when will I know the results? The 70-minute exam is timed; you cannot pause it. Upon completing the exam, your screen will indicate whether you passed or failed. This is the only notification you will receive. If I don’t pass the exam, may I retake it? If you don’t pass the exam before your first semester at Benedictine College, then you may take it once more — waiting three weeks in between attempts. If your first attempt is within three weeks of the July 25 deadline, you may not take it a second time. What class will I be placed in if I do not pass the exam or do not take the exam? You will be moved from Calculus I to Pre-Calculus, if possible. If you cannot be moved to Pre-Calculus for any reason, then you will be dropped from Calculus I without being added to another class. Who should I contact regarding questions about the Calculus-I Placement Exam? Contact Dr. Nickolas Hein, Director of Calculus Placement, at nhein@benedictine.edu or contact your Admission Counselor. For further information, please refer to the FAQs at: Benedictine.edu/calculusplacement 7

MOVE-IN DAY: WHAT TO EXPECT Arriving and Unloading* Plan to arrive during the time frame 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). There will be time to shop for last-minute necessities before you attend a very special Family Send-Off Mass at 4:00 pm (Vigil Mass for Sunday). Finally, around 5:15 pm, you’ll say your goodbyes before you join your fellow classmates for dinner in the Dining Hall. * These expectations are for Move-In Day #2 and #3

2022 MOVE-IN DAYS

Sunday, August 7 Arrival and check in: 9 am – Noon

Move-in Day #1 • Transfer student-athletes and returning student-athletes in Football, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Volleyball

Saturday, August 13 Arrival and check in: 9 am – Noon Family Send-Off Mass: 4 pm (Vigil Mass for Sunday)

Move-In Day #2 • Transfer students in the Honors Program, Marching Band, Cheer, Dance, and Cross Country • Freshman Fall Athletes (Football, Men & Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, Cheer, Dance, Cross Country, and Marching Band) and the Honors Program • Returning Fall Athletes in Marching Band, Cheer, Dance, and Cross Country

Saturday, August 20 Arrival and check in: 10 am – 2 pm Family Send-Off Mass: 4 pm (Vigil Mass for Sunday)

Move-In Day #3 • All other new students: freshmen and transfers

Sunday, August 21 Arrival and check in: Noon – 2 pm

Move-In Day #4 • All returning students

ROC WEEK: AUGUST 20-23 Hello Future Raven! Welcome to Benedictine College. We are John Galindo and Therese Brungardt, 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!

John Galindo and Therese Brungardt 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

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

We weren’t bluffin’ when we said campus has great views. That is the Ferrell Academic Center peaking over the treetops on the bluff!

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The Missouri River The Mighty Mo is the longest river in North America, flowing east and south 2,341 miles.

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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 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.

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 Resources 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: Atchison, KS

Kansas City, MO

Bean Lake, MO

Weston, MO

Atchison, KS

Lawrence, KS

• 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 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 • Kansas City Royals • Kansas City Chiefs • Sporting Kansas City • Kansas Speedway

Regional Museums • National World War I Museum & Memorial • College Basketball Experience • Union Station/Science City • Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art • American Jazz Museum

• Negro Leagues Baseball Museum • National Museum of Toys & Miniatures

Regional Festivals • Amelia Earhart Festival/ Lakefest Atchison, KS • AppleFest Weston, MO • Plaza Art Fair Kansas City, MO • Pumpkinfest St. Joseph, MO • Renaissance 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. 11

RESIDENCE LIFE YOUR RESIDENCE LIFE TEAM Your new home c omes 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.

Residence Directors (RD) An RD is a live-in professional staff member who guides the community of each hall.

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.

Office of Residence Life Eli Pruneda Director of Residence Life epruneda@benedictine.edu 913.360.7500

Women’s Halls

Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall opened in

St. Martin’s Memorial Hall i s

fall 2014. It houses 120 female students. Each floor has a Marian theme.

home for 90 freshman 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.

Bathrooms Each four-person suite has a bathroom with a shower. There are sinks in each room. Laundry, Vending, and Appliances There is a free laundry facility with four washers and dryers, and a communal kitchen on the ground floor. Vending machines are also available for residents. Hall Chapel St. Juan Diego Chapel, ground floor.

Laundry, Vending, and Appliances There is a free 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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Eric Burghart Director of Student Conduct eburghart@benedictine.edu 913.360.7500

Bathrooms Each floor has a communal bathroom.

Bunk Bed

Closet

Bath

Closet

Desk

14' 6"

Desk

22'

Closet

Benedictine.edu/residential

Desk

View Room Floorplans, Virtual Tours, 360° Panoramas, and Photos Online:

(Twin XL)

12'

Dresser

Bunk Bed (Twin XL)

11'

Transfer students a re 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

Newman Hall houses 140 freshman

Courtney S. Turner Hall , a male

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 freshman women.

and sophomore men. This hall was completed in 1967 in honor of St. John Henry Newman of Oxford, England. Each suite consists of two rooms connected by a shared bathroom.

residence hall, was built in 1957 and renovated in 2005. It houses 140 freshmen. There is one main lounge, the St. Augustine Lounge, located on the ground floor.

Bathrooms Four residents share one bathroom.

Bathrooms Each floor has a communal bathroom.

Bathrooms Two communal bathrooms on each floor (except for only one on first floor).

Laundry, Vending, and Appliances There is a free laundry facility, a communal kitchen, as well as a BBQ grill available to residents.

Laundry, Vending, and Appliances There is a free laundry facility, a communal kitchen, and a soda machine available to residents.

Hall Chapel St. George Chapel, ground floor.

Bunk Bed (Twin XL)

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Shelving (x3)

Laundry, Vending, and Appliances The first floor laundry room features six stacked washers and dryers. Laundry machines are free. There is a communal kitchen on the ground floor.

Bunk Bed (Twin XL)

16'

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15'

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Closet

11' 4"

Dresser

10"

13' 6"

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Shelving (x3)

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Closet

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PREP FOR MOVE-IN

PACKING CHECKLIST Personal

Room

☐ Clothing ☐ Light Jacket and Winter Coat ☐ Umbrella/Rain Gear ☐ Hangers ☐ Toiletries ☐ Shower Caddy/Shoes (St. Martin’s Memorial, Turner, and St. Scholastica Halls only) ☐ Bathrobe ☐ Medication ☐ Sunscreen ☐ Cleaning supplies ☐ Paper towels

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School Supplies ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Computer Computer Power Cord Ethernet Cord Headphones Pens and Pencils Notebooks/Paper Stapler and Staples Scissors Post-it Notes 3-Hole Punch 3-Ring Binders Envelopes and Stamps

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Desk Lamp TV Extension Cords Tension Rod/Curtain Rod for Closet Opening (St. Scholastica Hall and Guadalupe Hall only) Curtain for Closet Opening (St. Scholastica Hall and Guadalupe Hall only) Trash Can Trash Bags Adhesive (3M strips for St. Martin’s Memorial, Newman and Turner Halls; Thumbtacks for St. Scholastica and Guadalupe Halls) Rug Microwave Mini-Fridge Room Decor Hanging Storage Solutions

Appliances that are NOT permitted in dorm rooms include: hot plates, halogen lights, grills, skillets, toaster ovens, sun lamps, electric heaters, refrigerators larger than 4 cubic feet and gas appliances. Appliances that ARE permitted in dorm rooms are stereos, televisions, popcorn poppers, microwaves, coffee pots, electric razors, fans, heating pads, computers, and electric blankets.

Linens

Miscellaneous

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Bed Sheets (Twin XL) Blankets/Comforter Mattress Pad Pillows Pillowcases Towels and Washcloths Hand Towel Shower Mat (Newman Hall and Guadalupe Hall only) ☐ Shower Curtain for Shower (Guadalupe Hall only) ☐ Laundry Basket/ Detergent ☐ Drying Rack

Cell Phone Phone Charger Water bottle Wallet ATM Card Driver’s License Insurance Card Mini First Aid kit (including thermometer and fever-reducing medications) ☐ Lock Box ☐ Combination Lock for Provided Safe (St. Martin’s Memorial and Turner Halls only)

If you plan to have a work study position on campus, you will be asked to present original unexpired documents to certify ability to work in the United States. For a complete list of acceptable documents, visit uscis.gov/i-9. You will not be allowed to begin work without proper documentation.

TIPS FOR ROOMMATE SUCCESS I hope you are excited as you prepare for life at Benedictine College! 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 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 the roommate relationship. The following are some tips for success when it comes to roommate conflict:

➊ Understand That Roommate Conflict Will

Happen: A s 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 the particular roommate situation is distinctively worse than those of your peers. Secondly, when conflict occurs, you will be prepared for it; use the tips below to help you prepare.

➋ Set Realistic Expectations: I t is helpful for you and the 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 the 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.

➌ 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!

➍ Do Not Ignore Conflict: T he 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 your roommate about a small issue as soon as it happens, rather than waiting until it becomes a larger issue. 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.

➎ Trust the Mediation Process: I f you have tried to have a conversation with your roommate about the cause of conflict without success, please alert your Resident Assistant (RA) or Residence 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, and ensure you are both comfortable in your room once again.

Finally, the greatest approach in 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 residence life experience. Sincerely,

About the Author Sean Mulcahy, Ed.D. | Dean of Student Development Sean has worked in higher education administration for the past 20 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

FAQs

You are encouraged to become familiar with all of the college policies detailed in our Student Handbook at Benedictine.edu/studenthandbook. For your convenience, frequently asked questions about residence life, campus life and student services are included here.

RESIDENCE LIFE 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.

Are the beds bunked or unbunked? All beds will be bunked in the freshman residence halls on move-in day. Can beds be unbunked? Yes, we allow our beds to be unbunked. • Option 1: College unbunks the bed. Students who wish to have their beds unbunked by the college may submit a request to their RA or RD. • Option 2: Student unbunks the bed. Students are permitted to unbunk 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 unbunk 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. Are bedrails provided for the upper bunk? Bedrails are available upon request from each residence hall’s staff.

CAMPUS POLICY FAQS Do I need a car? Cars are permitted, but are not essential. If you bring a car, you must apply for a free parking sticker online at Benedictine.thepermitstore.com after August 1. May I have a pet? No pets other than fish are allowed. 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. 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 pm – 12:00 am; Friday - Saturday: 12:00 pm – 1:30 am. Is there a quiet hours policy? 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.

STUDENT SERVICES FAQS What is the meal plan? Freshmen and other students without kitchens may choose the Unlimited Meal Plan with either $700 annual Dining Dollars, or with $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. 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). How do I choose a meal plan? Can I request a change? Meal plans are directly related to your housing assignment and are dependent on whether you have a kitchen. You will automatically be assigned the meal plan with the larger number of dining dollars. If you wish to change your meal plan, you may complete the Meal Plan Change Request Form in Raven Zone. Changes may be made as early as July 1 and may be made until the 10th day of the semester (September 6, 2022). Contact the Student Life Office with questions at 913.360.7500 or studentlife@benedictine.edu. 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 their Raven Bucks by swiping their ID card at many locations across campus: all dining location, Rocky’s Copies, Wepa printing kiosks, select vending machines or the Raven Store. 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. How and when do students purchase textbooks? Students may view their required textbooks by logging into RavenZone. Click “Virtual Bookstore” in the Frequently Used Links. Consider clicking “Notify Me” to receive a notification when your professor posts course items. Check your email regularly in case your professors email you the course items for a specific course. 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 financial 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 oncampus 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 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 bcbns.benedictine.edu/registration.

STUDENT SERVICES

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. Gluten-free diets are accommodated across campus. Additionally, Benedetto’s, the Dining Hall and the Campus Grill are nut-free locations. The Nest, Cafe ’62 and Holy Grounds offer packaged items containing nuts. Please reach out to our Dining Services Director in the Dining Hall to discuss dietary restrictions that require additional assistance. 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. Accepted here: Meal Swipes — Dining Dollars — Raven Bucks — Cash — Credit Card Campus Grill (The Haverty Center) Centrally located in the Haverty Center next to Holy Grounds, this location provides hamburgers, fries, salads, and more — along with various gluten free options. Accepted here: Meal Swipes — Dining Dollars — Raven Bucks — Cash — Credit Card Benedetto’s (Cray Seaberg Hall) This restaurant serves build-your-own burritos or bowls, with a variety of proteins or toppings, near the Mother Teresa Center, McDonald Hall, Cray Seaberg Hall, and St. Michael Hall. Accepted here: Meal Swipes — Dining Dollars — Raven Bucks — Cash — Credit Card

Holy Grounds (The Haverty Center) This student-run coffee shops offers a wide variety of drinks including coffees, lattes, and smoothies. Accepted here: Dining Dollars — Raven Bucks — Cash — Credit Card Cafe ’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. Accepted here: Dining Dollars — Raven Bucks — Cash — Credit Card The Nest (St. John Paul II Student Center) This on-campus convenience store offers a variety of dry goods, bottled drinks, refrigerated and frozen food items, along with grab-n-go sandwiches, salads and fresh-made soup-of-the-day. Accepted here: Dining Dollars — Raven Bucks — Cash — Credit Card

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER AND SACRAMENTS Mass (Abbey Church) Sunday 8:00 am (Extraordinary Form) 10:00 am 8:00 pm Weekdays 12:10 pm Mon-Fri 5:30 pm Mon-Fri

STUDENT ACTIVITIES St. John Paul II Student Center 913.360.7500 — Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 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 Raven Orientation Camp (ROC). The office also organizes Family Weekend, Homecoming, HER Weekend, MotherSon/Father-Daughter Banquet, Springfest, Lil’ Sibs Weekend, and oversees more than 50 clubs and organizations. Learn more: Benedictine.edu/student-life

Saturday 12:10 pm 4:00 pm (Vigil for Sunday)

Confession (Abbey Church) Sunday 9:00 – 9:50 am 7:00 – 7:50 pm Weekdays 4:00 – 4:50 pm Saturday 3:00 – 3:50 pm

Adoration Saturday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Abbey Church 24-Hour Adoration (when classes are in session) St. Benedict Parish Church

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Located adjacent to the Dining Hall / 913.360.7576 Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 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 tutoring, learning accommodations for students with special needs, internships, résumé writing, interviewing, career exploration, and much more. Learn more: Benedictine.edu/academics/success Writing Center Located within the Student Success Center is the Writing Center, which exists to help students develop strategies for the writing process. Learn more: Benedictine.edu/academics/success/writing

MINISTRY St. John Paul II Student Center — 913.360.7655 — Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 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. 20

Learn more: Benedictine.edu/faith-life/ministry

THE COUNSELING CENTER 1201 N. Second Street — 913.360.7621 Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (appointment only) 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 am – 4:00 pm 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. Information about health forms is available at Benedictine.edu/healthform. • New Student-Athletes complete their athlete-specific health forms online and bring immunization records to move-in. • All 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

THE RAVEN STORE First Floor of the Haverty Center — 913.360.7448 Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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, office supplies and other essentials. Follow The Raven Store on social media @benedictineravenstore @theravenstore

COMMUNICATING WHILE AT COLLEGE Your New Email Address You will be assigned a new email address with the @ravens.benedictine.edu domain. 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 delivered to residence hall rooms; students are responsible for picking up all packages at the new package pickup location (1301 N. 3rd Street), located just south of the Student Health Center. Students are notified via email when a package has arrived for them. 22

BILLING St. Benedict Hall, 3rd Floor — Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 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 service 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/ authorizeduser.

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 26, 2022, the first refund dates are as follows: • Electronic Refund Friday, September 2, 2022 • Paper Check Refund Tuesday, September 6, 2022 — 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. Have questions how to enroll in eRefunds? Please go to Benedictine.edu/billing. Once on the Student Billing page, please read the link “How to Set Up an E-Refund Account”. Use your refund to obtain a Book Voucher to purchase textbooks from the college’s Virtual Bookstore. Contact Student Billing to find out how.

CAMPUS SECURITY IT/Operations Building (217 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 Universal, 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. 23

HOT TOPICS It is perfectly natural for you to have many questions as you prepare for college life, and for life at Benedictine College more specifically. Following is a list of frequently asked questions that will take you through the entire first year, covering everything from ROC Week to storing residence hall room contents over the summer months.

HOT TOPICS: STUDENT LIFE Are parents welcome to attend Raven Orientation Camp (ROC)? Raven Orientation Camp (ROC) is geared toward welcoming incoming students into the Benedictine College community and is designed specifically to help students thrive independently at Benedictine. The program, presentation, and activities are for the formation of the students, as well as of a class identity. Parents do not attend Raven Orientation Camp; this time is for students to begin to form their friendships and establish themselves as Ravens and adults. Are students allowed to move in earlier than their scheduled move-in day? In order to best support a student’s transition to campus, and to allow our residence hall staff to best prepare for the arrival of students, students may not arrive on campus earlier than their scheduled move-in day. When do new students learn of their housing assignment? Housing assignments are mailed to new students the week after the 4th of July holiday. What is Room Draw? The Room Draw System is the process by which returning students select their housing for the following year. The system gives students the opportunity to decide where they will live and with whom they will live the following academic year. Room Draw is held every spring semester. The system is based on seniority, and students in each class bid on the specific residence hall and room of their choice. According to social class standing, seniors bid first, and a randomly assigned number determines each student’s place in the bidding order within a class. Those with low random numbers bid first. Please refer to the Student Handbook section on the Room Draw System for full information. 24

When do returning students learn of their housing assignments for the following year? In general, students whose Room Draw housing bids are successful immediately know where and with whom they will live the following year. However, depending on the size of the incoming freshman class and the availability of housing on campus, some students will be contacted by the Student Life Office over the summer and offered alternative options. Does Benedictine provide ground transportation to and from the Kansas City International Airport (KCI)? Benedictine College does not provide ground transportation for students to and from KCI. The Student Life Office maintains a list of shuttle service providers at Benedictine. edu/shuttles. Additionally, students use a private studentonly Facebook group “Raven Rides” to request or offer rides home or to the airport for breaks. Does Benedictine provide transportation for students around Atchison? Benedictine College does not provide transportation for students in and around Atchison. Typically, students are able to secure rides in and around Atchison with roommates or friends who have vehicles on campus. Project Concern, a non-profit organization in Atchison, offers a public transportation service Monday through Friday 7:15 am to 4:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The cost to ride is $3 round trip. Please call 913.367.4655 to schedule your ride. Does Benedictine provide summer storage? Benedictine College does not provide summer storage for student belongings on campus. The Student Life Office maintains a list of area storage units in the Atchison area at Benedictine.edu/storage. Many times, students share the rental unit and the cost.

How do students provide feedback to the College about the dining options? Students may contact the Student Government Association (SGA) Food Service Committee (sga@benedictine.edu) or the Student Life Office (studentlife@benedictine.edu) to express any concerns. Craig Achenbach-Rice, Aramark Food Service Director, is also available to address particular issues at cachenbachrice@benedictine.edu. How do students request meal plan changes? Meal plans are directly related to a student’s housing assignment and are assigned depending on whether the student has a kitchen. Students are automatically assigned the meal plan with the larger number of dining dollars. To change the meal plan, complete the Meal Plan Change Request Form as early as July 1 in RavenZone. Changes may be made until the 10th day of each semester. Contact the Student Life Office with questions at 913.360.7500 or studentlife@benedictine.edu. Do the residence halls remain open throughout the entire academic year? The residence halls close for the following: Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and Summer Break. The residence halls remain open (with limited dining options) for the following: Fall Break and Easter Break. It’s important to plan ahead during Fall Break and Easter Break, as the dining options during these breaks are limited in location, hours, and selection. Why are the residence halls closed for some breaks? Residence halls are closed for some breaks to allow students and staff an opportunity to visit family and friends throughout the year. What if a student is unable to travel home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break when the residence halls are closed? Students are encouraged to connect with their roommates and friends to find an alternative place to stay during the break. If a student is unable to make alternative arrangements during a break when the college is closed, please contact the Student Life Office at 913.360.7500 or studentlife@benedictine.edu. Why are students asked to check out of their on-campus housing within 24 hours of their last final exam? This helps prevent an issue with every student checking out of the residence halls at the exact same time and helps maintain an atmosphere in the residence hall that is conducive to studying for the students who are still taking finals. Students are encouraged to begin the process of packing little by little well in advance of their checkout

time. Students who find themselves in a situation that can’t be changed (due to airline tickets, travel plans, etc.), are encouraged to talk with their Residence Hall Director (RD) or reach out to the Student Life Office at 913.360.7500 or studentlife@benedictine.edu. May students stay on campus during summer break? Students working full-time for the college may be granted permission to stay in on-campus housing for the summer. For details and costs, please contact the Student Life Office at 913.360.7500 or studentlife@benedictine.edu. Does Benedictine College have a dress code? Benedictine College does not have specific regulations concerning proper campus attire but the college encourages students to dress in accord with good taste and in accord with the wishes of those who are sponsors of a given event or situation. Sunbathing in swimsuits of any kind is not permitted. Refer to the Student Handbook section on Campus Attire for more information. How are roommate situations handled? Students dealing with roommate conflict should contact their residence hall staff (Resident Assistants and Residence Hall Director) for assistance. Generally, room changes are not allowed during the semester. If needed, the RD will facilitate a mediation process and decide if a room change is appropriate. Please refer to “Tips for Roommate Success” on p. 27 of this guide. What kind of communication with Benedictine College officials should parents expect regarding student-specific Financial, Educational, and Student Life-related records? Once classes begin, college students become the college’s primary point of contact. In contrast to the high school years, direct student-specific communication to parents ceases once a student is in college. Federal law protects the college student’s right to privacy concerning educationrelated records. In general, Raven parents will not receive outreach initiated by Benedictine regarding student-specific Financial, Education, and Student Life-related records. At Benedictine College, we have created three distinct and equally important ways students may grant permission for college officials to communicate with parents regarding separate areas of college-related matters specific to students: RavenZone Proxy User, TouchNet Authorized User, and FERPA Waiver. Please refer to p. 5 of this guide for more information.

HOT TOPICS: ACADEMICS What is the process for handling professor / academic issues? The first step, even though it can be tough, is for the student to approach the professor directly. Many times the professor simply isn’t aware that something he or she is doing is problematic, and speaking to the professor is the best way to resolve the situation. However, if the situation isn’t resolved with a direct conversation, the next step is to approach the department chair. If that also fails to address the issue, then the Dean of the College is the next step. What if a parent has concerns about a student’s academic course schedule? Remember that there are many opportunities (during SOAR, throughout the summer via phone advising, and meeting with an advisor prior to the beginning of classes) for students to make changes to their schedule. If a parent notices something that seems out of whack, it’s best to discuss it with the student, and then have the student discuss it with his or her advisor. Sometimes there are reasons (that aren’t immediately apparent) why a particular course is more appropriate for a student than an alternative he or she has shown interest in, so it’s really best for there to be a conversation between the student and the advisor when making schedule changes. When do professors list the required textbooks for their courses? Some courses have course packs rather than textbooks. If there is no textbook listed, students should feel free to reach out to the professor and ask about the situation.

What should a student do who is waitlisted for a needed course? A student should engage the help of his or her advisor. The advisor cannot always get a student into every course needed in the semester that the students hopes to take, but will work hard to make sure the student has all the courses needed to complete a major in a timely way. If the waitlisted course is required for a major, and the student has a specific reason why it is important to take it in a specific semester, the student can also approach the professor of the class and ask for assistance. As students gain seniority, they have earlier access to registration, and this is a good way to get into some of the high-demand courses that students might be waitlisted for earlier in their college career. When will AP credits / college credits appear on my transcript? Advanced college credits, including AP and CLEP credit, appear on the Benedictine College transcript as they are received by the Office of Academic Records. What are some academic success strategies? • Go to class: Class attendance is the single most important variable associated with success. Students who miss no more than two class sessions per week are 10% more likely to remain on track to graduate. • Study in the library: Highly successful students (3.0 GPA or higher) spend 20% more time in the library than the rest of the student body. • Put in the time: Students who do well put in roughly three times as much time on academic activities (class, studying, labs, etc.) as those who struggle. • Get involved: Next to going to class, being involved in campus activities is the second most important factor in staying on course to graduate.

HOT TOPICS: MISCELLANEOUS What health insurance concerns do students typically face? Students are encouraged to check that their health insurance plan includes coverage within Kansas and is in network with Amberwell Health, which provides medical care in Atchison. Some health insurance plans do not offer coverage in Kansas. Also, because each state has its own Medicaid eligibility requirements, other states’ Medicaid coverage is not honored in Kansas. Does the college’s or a family’s home insurance cover the contents of a college residence hall room? Benedictine College assumes no responsibility for losses, damages, or injuries of any sort occurring to persons or property in College residential facilities. Residents are encouraged to confirm that their parent’s home insurance policy covers their possessions should anything be damaged or stolen. If they are not covered, students are advised to purchase their own insurance policy. Please refer to the Student Handbook section on Damage to Personal Property Policy for full information.

Why does the Business Office charge a credit card service fee? Despite the rising cost of credit card processing fees, the college wants to continue offering the option to pay using credit cards. In the past, the expense associated with processing credit cards has been paid out of tuition and other revenue, which reduces the dollars available for academic programs and services for all students. Thus, a service used by some students was being funded by all students. To be able to continue offering this payment option, the costs associated with processing the credit card payment will now be charged to the credit card user. For more information visit: Benedictine.edu/creditcard. How does Benedictine’s internet filter work? Benedictine’s firewall restricts access to sites with objectional content such as pornography, guns, and drugs. Users needing access to a blocked site may send a request to ithelpdesk@ benedictine.edu. If there is a valid reason for access to the site or if the site has been incorrectly classified, the user will be granted access to the site.

TRADITIONS

WELCOME TO THE RAVEN FAMILY

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.

E-I-O Cheer

Alma Mater

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.

“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.

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

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.

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.

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. 30

Haverty Gym The “old gym” was first opened on January 13, 1924. It was the 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 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 offcampus 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.

RAVEN FAMILY CALENDAR

Please support Raven Athletics throughout the year. View schedules online at ravenathletics.com.

FALL SEMESTER 2022 Sunday, August 7 Arrival and check in: 9 am – Noon Saturday, August 13 Arrival and check in: 9 am – Noon Family Send-Off Mass: 4 pm (Vigil for Sunday)

Saturday, August 20 Arrival and check in: 10 am – 2 pm Family Send-Off Mass: 4 pm (Vigil for Sunday)

Move-In Day #3 All other new students: freshmen and transfers

Sunday, August 21 Arrival and check in: Noon – 2 pm Saturday – Tuesday, August 20-23 Wednesday, August 24 Tuesday, August 30

Move-In Day #4 All returning students ROC (Raven Orientation Camp) Week Fall Semester Begins Opening All-School Mass & Convocation

Monday, September 5

Labor Day Classes in session

Friday – Sunday, September 23-25

Family Weekend

Friday, September 30 Tuesday, October 11

Oktoberfest Midterms (1st Quarter Classes End)

Thursday–Sunday, October 20-23 Residence halls open with limited dining services

Fall Break No classes in session

Monday–Saturday, October 24-29

Homecoming Week

Tuesday, November 1 Wednesday–Sunday, November 23-27 Residence Halls close November 23 at 10 am and reopen November 27 at Noon Tuesday, December 6 Wednesday, December 7 Thursday & Friday, December 8-9 Monday & Tuesday, December 12-13

Move-in Day #1 Transfer student-athletes and returning student-athletes in Football, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Volleyball

December 14 - Sunday, January 8 Residence halls close December 14 at 10 am

All Saints Day, All-School Mass Thanksgiving Break No classes in session Last Day of Fall Semester Classes Study Day Final Exams Christmas Break No classes in session

SPRING SEMESTER 2023 Sunday, January 8 Arrival and check in: 9 am – Noon Wednesday, January 11 Monday, January 16 Friday, January 20 Saturday, February 4 Friday, February 10 Wednesday, February 22 Saturday, February 25 Tuesday, February 28 Saturday – Sunday, March 4-12 March 4: Residence halls close at 10 am March 12: Residence halls open at Noon Friday – Saturday, March 24-25 Tuesday, March 21 Friday – Sunday, March 31 – April 2 Thursday - Monday, April 6-10 Residence halls open with limited dining services Wednesday, April 19 Friday – Saturday, April 28-29 Tuesday, May 2 Wednesday, May 3 Thursday – Friday, May 4-5 Monday – Tuesday, May 8-9 Wednesday, May 10, 10 am Students depart residence halls within 24 hours of completing their last final exam Friday, May 12, 10 am, 4:30 pm Saturday, May 13, 10 am Sunday, May 14 Residence halls close at 10 am

Students Arrive and Check-in Spring Semester Begins Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Classes in session March for Life Mother-Son/Father-Daughter Banquet and Dance Feast of St. Scholastica, All-School Mass Ash Wednesday, All-School Mass Annual Scholarship Ball Midterm/1st Quarter Classes End Spring Break

Symposium on Transforming Culture Feast of St. Benedict Lil’ Sibs Weekend Easter Break No classes in session Discovery Day Springfest Weekend Last Day of Spring Semester Classes Study Day No classes in session Spring Finals Summer Break

Senior Brunch and Baccalaureate Mass Commencement Graduates Depart Residence Halls 33

YOUR ENROLLMENT TEAM ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Peter A. Helgesen

Becca Caudle ’13

Dean of Enrollment Management phelgesen@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7479 Mobile: 913.426.1813

Director of Undergraduate Admission bcaudle@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7469 Mobile: 913.370.3226

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

Claire Hollis ’20

Journey Reynolds ’21

Assistant Director of Admission claire.hollis@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7577 Mobile: 913.426.4544

Joe Kuckelman ’20 Assistant Director of Admission jkuckelman@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7004 Mobile: 913.360.0091

Assistant Director of Admission jreynolds@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7468 Mobile: 913.360.1723

Megan Fassero ’97 Homeschool Coordinator megan.fassero@benedictine.edu Office: 913.360.7967 Mobile: 913.370.5301

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID Kristine Bryant Assistant Director of Financial Aid kmbryant@benedictine.edu 913.360.7480 Barbara Portenier Financial Aid Specialist bportenier@benedictine.edu 913.360.7484 Tony Tanking ’88 Director of Financial Aid ttanking@benedictine.edu 913.360.7485 Tona Stone Associate Director of Financial Aid tstone@benedictine.edu 913.360.7321

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