Benedictine College International Brochure

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b enedictine c ollege Atc Hi Son, KA nSA S, USA

“One Of AmericA’s Best cOlleges”

- U.S. News & World Report

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Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas, USA

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A Great Place to Study Business Benedictine College is a great place to start your business career.

In fact, we can even help you start your own business before you graduate. Our Cray Center for Entrepreneurship has helped students start a miniature golf park, a dance school and a campus coffee shop. Students manage these businesses under the direction of the Cray Center.

You’ll enjoy small classes in the School of Business where you can personally learn from our highly qualified professors. You’ll also learn from professors who are internationally recognized in corporate social responsibility and ethics. That’s because we want all of our graduates to live the Benedictine values such as excellence through virtue.

You can even start your MBA while you’re finishing your bachelor’s degree. Starting during your final year as an undergraduate business student allows you to earn your MBA more quickly.

Outside of class, you can get involved in organizations such as Students in Free Enterprise and the Thomas M. Hoenig Student International Business Council. With these organizations, you can compete each year against teams from other universities. You’ll have a great time and improve your business skills before you even graduate.

Business Majors:

Accounting Finance International business Business administration with concentrations in entrepreneurship, human resource management, management or marketing

Graduate Programs:

MBA with concentrations in business or accounting Executive MBA

Our recent graduates work for: Nestle Purina Bic USA Credit-Suisse Ferrell Gas

FC Stone Waddell & Reed Price Waterhouse MGP Ingredients

Deloitte & Touche Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Cerner Corporation Commerce Bank

“benedictine provides a great education. its alumni base all over the world gives a lot of opportunities for international students after graduation.”

-Mirek Binecki, Poland, MBA student

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Be Part of Our Success

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But Benedictine isn’t just a great place to study business. Choose from 45 majors, 34 minors, a variety of pre-professional programs, and an MBA degree.

See some of our accomplishments: •

Benedictine College has a very high acceptance rate of students getting into the medical schools of their choice.

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95% of our students start careers or graduate school immediately after graduation.

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Our education department was recognized as exemplary by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.

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The biology department was named one of the best science education programs in the United States in 2001. The Heuer Award recognizes undergraduate science departments for their commitment to research by undergraduate students.

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More than 70% of our biology majors continue in postgraduate and professional schools. This is significantly above the national average.

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Chamber Singers, a select choir, has traveled to Italy many times, singing from Venice to Rome and for the Pope.

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Our graduate Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. She worked for democracy and peace and started an organization that has planted millions of trees in Africa.

Wangari Maathai

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A Place of Discovery At Benedictine, you’ll enjoy small classes and personal help from professors. You will not be a number or just a face in a classroom here. Our professors personally care about their students and learn their students’ names.

Our Discovery Program even lets undergraduate (and graduate) students do research with professors. Students present their projects on Discovery Day in the spring. In the Discovery Program, you might perform scientific research, compose a new symphony, write science fiction or analyze the performance of a Fortune 500 company.

The possibilities are endless.

See for yourself why our reputation is growing: •

We were proud to be named one of “America’s Best Colleges” again in 2010 by U.S. News & World Report.

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Record-breaking numbers of students have enrolled in Benedictine College. For two years in a row, we’ve had the largest number of students in the college’s 150-year-history.

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This year is our largest enrollment in Benedictine College’s history.

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We were rated one of the top 20 Catholic colleges in the United States by the Cardinal Newman Society.

“Faculty and staff take students seriously. You can get better attention here than other schools. it has a very good environment for students to concentrate on their studies.”

-Tian Luo, China, MBA student

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St. Benedict Hall

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Undergraduate Majors

Accounting Art Art Education Astronomy Athletic Training Biochemistry Biology Business Administration Chemistry Computer Science Criminology Economics Education Elementary & Secondary Special Education Engineering Chemical Civil Electrical Mechanical Physics English Finance Foreign Languages French History International Business International Studies Liberal Studies Mass Communications Mathematics Music Music Education Natural Science Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science

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Undergraduate Majors

Psychology Social Science Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts Theatre Arts Management Theology Youth Ministry

Undergraduate Minors

Accounting Art Biology Business Administration Chemistry Classics Computer Science Criminology Dance Economics Economics & Political Science Education English Literature Environmental Studies French Health Education History International Studies Latin Liberal Studies Mass Communications Mathematics Music Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science

Undergraduate Minors

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Psychology Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts Theology

Pre-Professional

Dentistry 3-2 Engineering Law Medical Technology Medicine Nursing Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy

Degrees Granted

Master of Business Administration Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Music Education Associate of Arts

Certificates

Athletic Training Coaching Teaching Elementary Education Secondary Education Special Education

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International Student Services

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International students have been choosing Benedictine College for decades. You’ll be a part of a small campus where you can experience friendly, Midwestern culture.

Enjoy our: • • • • • • •

Pickup from the Kansas City International Airport for new students Orientation program to help students adjust to the United States International Buddies program with American students American friendship program with college employees International Club Host families for Thanksgiving and Easter International student advisers

Campus Life Benedictine College is known as a friendly campus where most people know each other.

In fact, students talk to you even if they don’t know you. When you come here, you join the “Benedictine family.”

You have many opportunities to make friends on campus. Whether you’re playing basketball or going to a formal dance, you make lifelong friendships and have a great time.

Sample of Campus Activities • • • • • •

Rugby International Dinner Bible Study Hunger Coalition Concerts Recreational Sports Soccer Volleyball Basketball

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What are American students like at Bc? “they are so nice. they are really nice. i’ve been to (another American university) before. i felt like people were kind of cold. Whenever i see people in this campus, they say, ‘Hi, how are you doing?’ i can make friends very easily.”

-Nao Ishikawa, Japan, liberal studies major

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Where will I live?

Undergraduate

About 75 percent of our undergraduate students live in on-campus housing. New international students live in the same residence halls as American students. If you’re a new student, you’ll also get an American roommate whenever possible. You’ll be able to walk to any building on our campus. Our campus is about half a square kilometer and includes: •

Eight residence halls

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Cafeteria

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Wireless Internet access

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Computer labs

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Student Union

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Campus Store

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Coffee House

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Fitness Room

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Newly lighted Soccer Stadium

Your room comes with furniture. Your residence hall also includes a kitchen and washing machines and dryers.

Graduate

How has your english improved?

“My english has improved better than i expected. the eSl classes help me in a variety of courses — reading, writing, listening, speaking and even introducing the American culture! When i am stuck in a problem about class, a tutor helps me.”

-JungHwan Hyun, Korea, mass communications major

The School of Business will assist MBA students to find off-campus apartments in Atchison. The cost of living is very low compared to most American cities.

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Our Identity

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Benedictine College is founded on the principles of the 1,500-year-old Benedictine Catholic tradition. Some of our values include excellence through virtue, hospitality, community, listening, and the value of prayer and work. We are a Benedictine, Catholic, liberal arts and residential college.

Most of Benedictine’s students are Catholic. Students of all faiths are welcomed into this spiritual environment. The college’s emphasis on spirituality allows students to discover their faith and how to apply good morals in careers, families and friendships.

Benedictine students love to volunteer.

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Last year nearly 400 students gave up a meal each week to donate to the poor.

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The student group Hunger Coalition makes thousands of meals each year and delivers them to the poor in the town of Atchison.

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The college ministry office sponsors volunteer activities such as visits to the elderly and to imprisoned youth.

Did you know?

Benedictine College is the only Catholic college in the United States offering a youth ministry major.

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Where is Benedictine College?

With a population of just under 12,000 people, historic Atchison, Kansas, is a friendly town with a low cost of living. Enjoy our riverside park and Victorian architecture. Yet we’re less than one hour from the shopping and amusement parks of Kansas City. And we’re only 45 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport.

What are the professors like at Benedictine college? “besides being great teachers, they are great people. they really help you not only with classes but with advice for you. Since classes are not very big, you really get to know them, and they get to know you.”

-Pablo Montesi, Chile, mass communications major

Muchnic Art Gallery, Atchison, Kansas

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Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri

Union Station, Kansas City, Missouri

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Athletics Nothing brings students together like a critical game. Whether you’re participating on one of our varsity teams or you’re cheering from the sidelines, you can feel the spirit. And once you’ve been involved, it’s a feeling you’ll want to cherish.

The Ravens are a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

Varsity Sports For women:

Volleyball Soccer Basketball Softball Indoor and Outdoor Track Cross-Country Spirit Squad Dance

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For men:

Soccer Basketball Baseball Indoor and Outdoor Track Cross-Country Football

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Just the Facts

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STUDENTS Total enrollment: 1,750 Full-time undergraduates: 1,420 On-Campus Residents: 75% States represented: 43 + Puerto Rico Foreign countries: 15 Men to women: 49% - 51% Student to faculty: 15:1 Fall 2009 Beginning Freshmen: 425 Retention Rate: 90% DIVERSITY African American 3.6% Native American .3% Asian or Pacific Islander .9% Hispanic 5% Caucasian 83.7% International 1.4% FACULTY Full-time faculty with highest degree in field: 79% Full-time faculty: 78

“one of my favorite classes was called business ethics. We had to make a team with classmates and work on our idea for the whole semester together. teamworking gave me many chances to talk to my team members and also gave me more opportunities to know Americans’ lives.”

-Ni Zhang, China, art and mass communications major

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Affordable Benedictine College is very affordable compared to many other private universities – or even state universities – in the United States. The low cost of living in the Midwest helps keep our prices down.

Why pay more elsewhere when you can get a great value for your money here?

Undergraduate

The academic year is two semesters. The fall semester is August to December. The spring semester is January to May. The costs below are an estimate for the two semesters.

2009-2010 school year: Tuition Fees Housing and meals Health insurance Books

$19,500 $570 $7,180 $750* $1,000

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$29,000

*Athletes should also estimate an additional $600 to $800 per year for athletic health insurance.

Graduate

The academic year for the MBA program consists of the fall, spring and summer semesters. The fall semester is August to December. The spring semester is January to May. Summer classes are also required, starting in May and ending in July.

Most MBA students earn their degrees in one or two years. The MBA program costs less than $20,000 for tuition and fees. MBA tuition is $540 per credit hour. All costs are subject to change.

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Scholarships Undergraduate

Benedictine College is proud to offer international merit scholarships for deserving freshmen and transfer applicants. Students with the following test scores and grade point averages will be considered for scholarships.

Amount

Required test score

Minimum grade point average

$3,000

• 72 on the Internet-based TOEFL • 200 on the computer-based TOEFL • 533 on the paper-based TOEFL • 6.0 on the IELTS • 18 on the ACT • 860 on math and reading portions of the SAT

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$1,500

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45 to 71 on the Internet-based TOEFL 133 to 197 on the computer-based TOEFL 450 to 530 on the paper-based TOEFL 4.0 to 5.5 on the IELTS

(Some transfer students do not have to submit test scores. See admission requirements for details.)

How do I apply?

Just apply for admission. You will be considered for a scholarship when we receive all documents listed in the freshman or transfer admission section.

Athletic Scholarships If you will be a varsity athlete, your coach will determine your scholarship amount.

Graduate

We offer a 10 percent discount on tuition for MBA students who earn their bachelor’s degree from Benedictine College.

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Admission Undergraduate DEADLINES

Benedictine College accepts applications all year. Students should apply as early as possible. Suggested application deadlines are: April 1 for the fall semester (August to December) October 1 for the spring semester (January to May)

FRESHMAN

To consider a student for admission, we must receive the following documents: • International student application for admission, available at www.benedictine.edu/international • $25 U.S. application fee, payable by check (U.S. bank only), international money order, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).

• TOEFL, IELTS, SAT or ACT scores. Students who score below 18 on the ACT or 860 on the math and reading portions of the SAT must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

• Official transcripts (mark sheets) from all high schools (secondary schools) attended, secondary school leaving certificates, exit exam results and other academic credentials. See www.benedictine.edu/international for instructions for how these documents should be mailed to us.

TRANSFER

To consider a student for transfer admission, we must receive the following documents: • Completed international student application for admission, available at www.benedictine.edu/international • $25 U.S. application fee, payable by check (U.S. bank only), international money order, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover). You may fax credit card information to +1.913.360.7970 or call +1.913.360.7538.

• TOEFL or IELTS scores if transferring from a college in a non-English speaking country. Our TOEFL code is 6056.

• Official transcripts from all schools attended after high school (secondary school).

• If you transfer fewer than 60 university credits, we also need official transcripts from all high schools attended, as well as secondary school leaving certificates and exit exams. See www.benedictine.edu/international for instructions for how these documents should be mailed to us.

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Benedictine College accepts applications all year. Students should apply as early as possible. Suggested application deadlines are: March 1 for the summer term (May to July) April 1 for the fall semester (August to December) October 1 for the spring semester (January to May)

MBA ADMISSION

To be considered for the program, please submit: 1. Official copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work 2. A completed application form and $50 application fee. Application forms are available at www.benedictine.edu/gradstudies 3. Official GMAT test scores.

4. TOEFL test scores.

THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRADITIONAL MBA PROGRAM ARE: 1.

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A bachelor’s degree in any major from an accredited institution.

A GMAT score of at least 460.

International students must have scored at least a 533 on the paperbased TOEFL (72 on the Internet-based TOEFL).

Successful completion of undergraduate courses in the following subjects: financial accounting, economics, finance, statistics.

Applicants who have not completed the above courses will be required to do so prior to full admission to the program. The MBA Director will advise applicants as to the courses needed and the opportunity to do so at BC.

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ESL Program Welcome

We welcome new students to our challenging and progressive ESL program. Students receive personal attention and enjoy small classes. While students take ESL classes, they can practice their English with American students through classes such as sports, chorus, dance and art. The college provides free tutors for many subjects, including ESL. Students learn about American culture through an American culture class, by living in the residence halls, through campus clubs and organizations and through cultural events and travel opportunities offered by the college.

Summer Program

We are pleased to offer an 8-week ESL program in summer 2010. Classes will include oral communication, composition, and reading. Students will live on campus and have the opportunity to visit tourist attractions in Kansas City and other nearby cities. Please contact us at bcinternational@benedictine.edu for more information.

Admission

We accept applications all year. Suggested application deadlines are: March 24 for summer. (The summer program starts in May and ends in July.)

April 1 for fall. (The fall semester starts in August and ends in December.)

October 1 for spring. (The spring semester starts in January and ends in May.) A list of documents required for admission is available under the Freshman or Transfer sections on page 16.

English Requirements Regular Admission

Students who submit these scores do not have to take ESL classes: • 72 on the Internet-based TOEFL • 533 on the paper-based TOEFL • 6.0 on the IELTS

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Conditional Admission

Students with lower TOEFL scores may be accepted to take a mix of ESL and regular classes. We require a score of: • 45 to 71 on the Internet-based TOEFL • 450 to 530 on the paper-based TOEFL • 4.0 to 5.5 on the IELTS

The Benedictine College ESL Director specially considers students with lower scores.

Students with the following scores may be conditionally accepted: • 32 to 44 on the Internet-based TOEFL • 400 to 447 on the paper-based TOEFL • 3 to 3.5 on the IELTS

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Benedictine College will change your life forever.

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There’s something very special about being a student at Benedictine College.

We invite you to join the generations of international students who have graduated from our school.

Apply for admission today!

Undergraduate applicants

E-mail: bcinternational@benedictine.edu Web: www.benedictine.edu/international Phone: +1 913-360-7538 Fax: +1 913-360-7970 Mail: Center for International Education Benedictine College 1020 N. Second St. Atchison, KS 66002-1499 USA

Graduate applicants

E-mail: mba@benedictine.edu Web: www.benedictine.edu/gradstudies Phone: +1 913-360-7589 Fax: +1 913-360-7301 Mail: Graduate Studies Benedictine College 1020 N. Second St. Atchison, KS 66002-1499 USA

“i was so blessed by many great friends and professors at bc. nothing is a better experience than i had in bc in my life.”

-Kaori Harima, Japan

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Benedictine college 1020 north Second Street Atchison, Kansas 66002

U.S.A. www.benedictine.edu/international

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