HOME SWEET (CAMPUS) HOME

One of the most rewarding aspects of going to college is learning to call a new place "home." By living in residence halls, your student is being formed to become a responsible community member beyond the Benedictine campus.

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.

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. 333 acres of clean, green parks and facilities throughout the community

6 museums & art galleries

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.

Atchison Highlights

20+ local restaurants

50+ small local businesses

2 ways to enjoy theatre locally: The Fox Theatre (movies) and Theatre Atchison (live shows)

Atchison, KS Kansas City, MO

Weston, MO

Atchison, KS Bean Lake, MO

Lawrence, KS

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 ATCHISON RESOURCES 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.

• 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.

FOR NOW, YOUR STUDENT MAY NEED A MAP TO NAVIGATE CAMPUS.

In a short time, however, this new place will become familiar, and your student will have found special places and people that help this new place feel like home.

MOST VISITED

St. Benedict’s Abbey St. John Paul II Student Center Ferrell Academic Center Haverty Center Dining Hall Mary’s Grotto

ATHLETICS

Larry Wilcox Stadium Ralph Nolan Gymnasium Amino Center John Casey Soccer Center Asher Sports Complex

ACADEMIC

Library St. Benedict Hall Ferrell Academic Center Westerman Hall Bishop Fink Hall Cray Seaberg Hall Mother Teresa Nursing Center Daglen Observatory

RESIDENCE HALLS/HOUSES

St. Martin's Memorial Hall Courtney S. Turner Hall McDonald Hall Newman Hall Elizabeth Hall St. Joseph Hall Kremmeter Hall Legacy Hall Wolf Hall Lemke Hall St. Michael Hall Cray Seaberg Hall Hartman House Schirmer House Guadalupe Hall

CAMPUS SERVICES

Murphy Recreation Center Student Health Center Student Success Center/Guadalupe Hall IT/Operations

3RD STREET

COUNSELING CENTER

M STREET

3RD STREET L STREET

UNITY ST.

CHECK OUT OUR INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAP

www.benedictine.edu

ASHER SPORTS COMPLEX (LAUGHLIN FIELD, SOFTBALL FIELD)

TENNIS COURTS

PRESIDENT'S HOME

LEGACY FIELD

RAVEN MEMORIAL PARK

MURPHY RECREATION CENTER

VISITOR PARKING

THE RETURN THE TO NAZARETH LOOKOUT PRAYER GARDEN

VISITOR PARKING

RIVER ROAD

MISSOURI RIVER

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PACKING CHECKLIST

Personal

¨ 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 ¨ Hand Sanitizer/Wipes ¨ Face masks

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 Binder(s) ¨ Envelopes and Stamps

Room

¨ Desk Lamp ¨ TV ¨ Extension Cords ¨ Tension Rod/Curtain Rod for

Closet opening (St. Scholastica Hall and Guadalupe Hall only) ¨ Shower Curtain/Curtains 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 ¨ 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 ¨ Mini First Aid kit (including thermometer and fever-reducing medications) ¨ Lock Box ¨ Combination Lock for Safe (St. Martin’s Memorial and Turner Halls only)

Linens

¨ Bed Sheets (Twin XL) ¨ Blankets/Comforter ¨ Mattress Pad ¨ Pillows ¨ Pillowcases ¨ Towels and Washcloths

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.

2021 MOVE-IN DAYS

Move-in Day #1

• Transfer student-athletes and returning student-athletes in

Football, Men's and Women’s Soccer, and Volleyball

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

Move-In Day #3 • All other new students: Freshmen and Transfers

Move-In Day #4 • All Returning Students 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

Tuesday, August 10

Arrival and check in: 9 a.m. - Noon

Saturday, August 14

Arrival and check in: 9 a.m. - Noon Family Send-Off Mass: 4 p.m.

Saturday, August 21

Arrival and check in: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Family Send-Off Mass: 4 p.m.

Sunday, August 22

Arrival and check in: Noon - 2 p.m.

RESIDENCE HALL FAQS

What furnishings are in my student's 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.

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.

I hope you are excited as your student prepares 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 student's roommate. Your student's 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 your student. 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:

Understand That Roommate Conflict Will Happen: As stated before, conflict between roommates is inevitable. This understanding will benefit your student in two significant ways. First, it will prevent your student from over-thinking that the conflict means the particular roommate situation is distinctively worse than those of his or her peers. Secondly, when conflict occurs, your student will be prepared for it; use the tips below to help you and your student prepare.

Set Realistic Expectations: It is helpful for your student and the roommate to set realistic expectations for their relationship. There are times when roommates will become best friends, but this is not the norm and should not be how a successful roommate relationship is defined. Your student 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.

Fill Out the Roommate Agreement Form: Your student’s 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 student’s room. Encourage your student to take it seriously and fill it out!

Do Not Ignore Conflict: The worst thing that your student 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 your student to talk with the roommate about a small issue as soon as it happens, rather than waiting until it becomes a larger issue. Students should present what is bothering them with honesty and respect. It is also important for your student to do so in person and avoid engaging in conflict through text or social media.

Trust the Mediation Process: If your student has tried to have a conversation with the roommate about the cause of conflict without success, please encourage your student to alert the Resident Assistant (RA) or Resident Director (RD). These staff members are trained in mediating conflict and will help the roommates engage in conflict in a respectful manner, establish points of agreement and compromise, and ensure they are both comfortable in their room once again.

Finally, the greatest approach to assist your student in minimizing or overcoming roommate conflict is to embrace our Benedictine Value of Hospitality. Students should make it a priority to be a roommate who engages in care, concern, and respect for the roommate’s well-being.

I hope these strategies will help your student to have a positive and successful residence life experience.

Sincerely,

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.

YOUR STUDENT'S NEW HOME COMES WITH A TRAINED SUPPORT TEAM, READY TO ASSIST IN THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE.

It’s important to know that the residence hall staff is committed to making your student's 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. RDs and RAs take special interest in the growth of students and coordinate programs in the hall that support the mission of the College.

Office of Residence Life

Sean Mulcahy, Ed.D.

Associate Dean of Students Director of Residence Life smulcahy@benedictine.edu 913.360.7500

Michael Rolling

Assistant Director of Residence Life mrolling@benedictine.edu 913.360.7500

FRESHMAN HALLS

(Transfer students will be housed in one of our residence halls for upperclassmen and upperclasswomen.)

Women’s Halls

Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall

opened in fall 2014. It houses 120 female students. The building features 12 stars to represent Mary’s crown described in the Book of Revelation. Each floor has a Marian theme.

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.

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 houses 141 freshmen women.

Newman Hall

houses 140 freshman and sophomore men. This hall was completed in 1967 in honor of St. John Henry Cardinal Newman of Oxford, England. Each suite consists of two rooms connected by a shared bathroom.

Courtney S. Turner Hall

is a freshmen residence hall 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.

Men’s Halls

From June 1 to August 1, please direct all residence hall-related questions to the Student Life Office at 913.360.7500.

STUDENT SERVICES FAQS

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?

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 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 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 student's 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.

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.

Learn more: Benedictine.edu/student-life

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

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.

Mass (Abbey Church)

Sunday

10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.

Weekdays

12:10 p.m. Mon-Fri 5:30 p.m. Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 p.m. Tues, Thurs

Saturday

12:10 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Vigil for Sunday Confession (Abbey Church)

Sunday

9:00-9:50 a.m. 7:00-7:50 p.m.

Weekdays

11:00-11:40 a.m. 4:00-4:50 p.m.

Saturday

11:00-11:40 a.m. 3:00-3:50 p.m.

Adoration Weekdays

1:00-9:00 p.m. St. Martin’s Chapel

Saturday

7:00-8:00 p.m. Abbey Church

Perpetual

St. Benedict’s Parish Church on campus

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. Services include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries • Health education and counseling • Referrals • Maintenance allergy injections during provider clinics • Tuberculosis skin testing • Blood pressure checks • Blood sugar checks • Removal of stitches • Peak-flow testing • Tobacco cessation assistance • Student Health Services also offers crutches for loan, over-the-counter medications, first aid supplies, and educational materials. • Instant care packages are offered when your student needs some hydration • Packages include chicken noodle soup,

Sprite, crackers, and icy pops.

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.

• 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

Health Services Tips

• Benedictine does not have a set of medical insurance requirements for students. Families are encouraged to check with their medical insurance provider to be sure that their student’s medical insurance plan provides adequate coverage in the State of Kansas. • Students are encouraged to use their phone to take a photo of the front and back of their insurance card and their immunization record so that they have ready access to these documents if needed. • It is helpful to send your student to college with a thermometer and a simple first aid kit with over-the-counter medications your student has used at home.

If your student needs additional care beyond what can be provided on campus, check the following resources:

Amberwell Health (www.amberwellhealth.org/service/walk-in-care) – Use the convenient chart to determine what kind of care is right for your student: Emergency Room Care, Walk-In Care, or Primary Care Appointment. Atchison Community Health Clinic (www.achc-ks.org) – Learn more about the medical, dental, behavioral health, and urgent care services provided by the Atchison Community Health Clinic, which accepts patients with private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and patients with no insurance. The clinic is located within easy walking distance from campus.

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 WITH YOUR STUDENT ON CAMPUS

Your Student’s New Email Address

Your student will be assigned a new email address with the @ravens.benedictine.edu domain as early as June 1. It is extremely important that your student 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. It is imperative that students understand that the majority of information will be communicated to them via their college-assigned email account while they are students. Students have the option of forwarding their Benedictine email to their personal email account if they prefer.

Your Student’s New Mailing Address

Your student’s 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, please always include this box number when mailing to your student, 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 on your student’s behalf. 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.

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) This restaurant offers sandwiches and pizza closer to the Mother Teresa Center, McDonald Hall, Cray Seaberg Hall, and St. Michael Hall.

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.

Convenience Store (St. John Paul II Student Center) 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.

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.

CAMPUS SECURITY

IT/Operations Building (217 M. Street) / 913.360.8888

Campus Security is responsible for security and emergency response at Benedictine 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your student should save “Benedictine College Security” as a phone contact. Campus Security also provides various support services including:

• Escorting students, faculty, staff, and visitors upon request • Assisting campus motorists who have vehicle lockouts or are in need of jump-starts or other assistance with vehicles • Responding to all campus emergencies • Issuing parking tickets to students, faculty, and staff • Distributing crime prevention materials and information • Coordinating the monitoring and testing of all fire prevention and equipment on campus (in conjunction with College Operations personnel) • Making inspections of buildings and grounds for fire, safety, and security hazards (in conjunction with College Operations and Office of Student Life personnel)

Raven Alerts

Benedictine College has implemented the Raven Alert, an emergency messaging system, to communicate with the internal community in the event of emergencies. Your student will use his or her email address and password for the Raven Alert username and password. He or she can sign up at

getrave.com/login/benedictine.

Parents should encourage students to familiarize themselves with college policies detailed in our Student Handbook, which may be found online at Benedictine.edu/student-life/handbook. The Handbook outlines the details of all of our policies, some of which are highlighted here:

Parking on Campus

The goal of the Benedictine College Parking Policy is to ensure adequate parking for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to our campus. Every vehicle must have a valid parking permit, which is available at no cost. All students must register for a parking permit in order to park on campus. Visitors to Benedictine College are welcome to park in any of the lots on campus. There are a limited number of visitor parking spots on campus. These spots are reserved for visitors to the college and are not available for use by students, faculty, or staff. Visitors or their hosts are encouraged to request a temporary parking permit from Campus Security or the Operations Department to prevent the unnecessary ticketing of their vehicle during their visit. Visitors to campus are not required to pay tickets that they receive and should contact Campus Security in the event they receive one. Visit the College’s Parking Policy at: Benedictine.edu/about/facilities/ parking.

Visitation Policy

Please keep in mind when visiting your student on campus that certain hours are set aside each day during which students may invite visitors of the opposite sex to their rooms. The right of the roommate wanting privacy should always prevail over the roommate wanting a visitor, though both parties' rights should be considered. Please note that our Visitation Policy also applies to family members. Visitation hours are as follows:

Sunday – Thursday: Noon - 12:00 a.m. Friday – Saturday: Noon - 1:30 a.m.

Visitation hours play a positive role in the creation of a community spirit among students by encouraging mutual respect for the dignity and vocation of each person. The hours foster the residential mission by honoring a student's right to private time, study, and sleep. Hours help roommates set boundaries and avoid conflict. Friendships are fostered between members of the same hall and they are empowered to fulfill their individual needs and interests. Deep friendships between men and women are encouraged, while at the same time, the dignity of their differences are respected.

Residency Requirement

Benedictine College has a four-year residency requirement. All traditional undergraduate Benedictine College students are required to live on campus and must apply for housing through the Residence Life Office every year, including those who qualify for automatic exceptions to living on campus.

Alcohol and Drug Policy

The College prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students on the College’s property or as part of any of the College’s programs and activities. Alcohol or drug use that violates the law and/or College policy may subject a student to both institutional and legal sanctions. Notwithstanding, under certain conditions, the use of alcohol by students on campus is appropriate. To access the College’s full Student Alcohol and Drug Policy, please refer to: Benedictine.edu/about/policies/alcohol-drug. There is a helpful FAQ section that explains how Benedictine’s Alcohol and Drug Policy is enforced.

Tobacco Policy

Benedictine College is a Tobacco-Free Campus. This policy applies equally to all employees, board members, students, volunteers, vendors, contractors, and visitors. Benedictine College is committed to providing a safe and healthy living/learning/working environment. This policy applies to all forms of tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco, water pipes, and snuff as well as smokeless electronic cigarettes/vaping devices. Tobacco use is prohibited inside and outside of all buildings, vehicles, sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and the general seating area of outdoor venues on, or adjacent to, campus.

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 play radios, stereos, and TV sets softly. 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.