2022 Raven Parent & Family Guide by Benedictine College

2022-23 ACADEMIC YE AR

R aven Parent and Family Guide

Welcome to Benedictine College

Dear Raven Parents and Family Members, On behalf of the Benedictine College community, I express my heartfelt best wishes for the 2022-2023 academic year and beyond. We expect that your Raven family pride will be great from the start, and our wish is that it lasts long after your student marches in Commencement ceremonies. This fall the newest Ravens embark on a journey that will affect their adult years in profound ways. All of us at Benedictine College are committed to making this journey rewarding and fulfilling. As Raven family members, you are our full-time partners in this. Whether this is the first or the fourth time you are sending a child to college, you and your family will have questions about the roles you and the College are expected to play. The goals of this Parent and Family Guide are to address some of those questions and to acquaint you more fully with our community. Inside, you will find important dates for parents and families, contact information for the different offices and services provided on campus, as well as some tips on how to assist your student with the transition to college. If however, these resources do not fully meet your needs, please contact the Student Life Office and we will be happy to help you. As parents and as higher education professionals, my colleagues and I know that families can gain a valuable perspective on the College and its mission through active engagement. We encourage you to be involved members of the Benedictine College family and to make the most of the relationships you gain here. Raven families trust College administrators, staff, and faculty to make the Benedictine experience a vital touchstone in every student’s life. I am confident that together we can build a solid foundation for your student’s success and create possibilities now that will bring lifelong rewards. Best Regards & Go Ravens!

About the Author Linda Henry, Ed.D., ’81 | Vice President of Student Life Dr. Linda Henry has worked at Benedictine College for over 30 years. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of Student Life. In addition to her current position, she has served the college as Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life, Director of Career Development, Director of Student Activities, Summer Housing Director, and as a Residence Hall Director. Linda graduated from Benedictine College in 1981 with a degree in Business Administration and received her doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas in 2012. Linda and her husband Jerry ’81 are proud parents of three children and ten grandchildren.

2 On the cover: Freshman Catherine Borja, with her parents Robert and Joyce, on Move-In Day 2021.

CONTENTS Welcome 2 About Benedictine History, Mission, and Values

Prep for landing

New Student Checklist Signature Weekends

Leaving the Nest

The W-Curve Your New Role Help Your Student Adjust Resources for Parents

Home Sweet (Campus) Home 20 About Atchison Campus Map Packing Checklist Tips for Roommate Success Residence Halls Move-In Day: What to Expect FAQs: Residence Life, Campus Policy, and Student Services Hot Topics: Student Life, Academics, and Miscellaneous Student Services Counseling and Student Health

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Action Steps Loan Process Instructions Paying Your Bill Work Study

Raven Family

Traditions Raven Family Calendar Raven Glossary Insider Tips Key Contacts

Your Raven has chosen to

PURSUE GREATNESS at the RIGHT PLACE.

10 new residence

halls since 2004

When you drive onto campus for move-in day, excitement is in the air. The whole campus feels like a welcome mat, from the soccer field to the baseball stadium, from Mary’s Grotto to the observatory. Each day your Raven will feel more at home. They’ll find their favorite seat in their favorite classroom, and navigate the quickest routes between classes. They’ll have tremendous pride for their residence hall and treasure the late nights talking in the Haverty Center. By the time they walk across the campus on graduation day, the welcome mat has turned into a launching pad. These beautiful buildings and green walkways hold the triumphs and challenges of the last four years: the early morning test-taking and the late afternoon workouts, the nights writing papers, the coffee dates catching up with friends, the weekends spent exploring, and all the time in between.

This place becomes home. And home is where greatness begins.

Top 5 Campus Ministries in the United States — Catholic Campus Ministry Association

Named one of America’s Best Colleges by

U.S. News & World Report and

The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College

Founded in 1858 by Benedictine monks as

St. Benedict’s College. Later a merger with

Mount St. Scholastica College brought to life

the Benedictine College we know and love today.

Top 25 Great Books Programs — Best College Reviews

Largest private college in

the state of Kansas

Our engineering faculty hold 11 patents

One of only 172

All-Steinway Schools in the world

152 Daktronics-NAIA

Scholar Athletes in

the last 5 years

Rooted in Tradition History Over 160 years ago, Father Henry Lemke, OSB, the first Benedictine monk to come to the area, arrived in the Kansas Territory. By 1858, more monks had arrived and soon St. Benedict’s College was educating the men of the American frontier. Opening a college on the Kansas-Missouri border just prior to the Civil War may have been difficult, but the monks were faithful, courageous, and strong … and they persevered.

In 1863, at the height of the Civil War, seven strong-willed women, the Benedictine sisters, arrived in Atchison by riverboat. With limited wealth, but an abundance of spiritual resources, they founded Mount St. Scholastica Academy for women, followed later by Mount St. Scholastica College.

These two institutions merged their individual colleges in 1971, creating co-educational Benedictine College. Today, Benedictine College recognizes the history, tradition, and faith of the founding Benedictine institutions.

Mission Heir to the 1500 years of Benedictine dedication to learning, Benedictine College’s mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.

Vision Building one of the great Catholic colleges in America.

St. Benedict of Nursia (opposite page), twin brother to St. Scholastica, wrote one of the world’s oldest active handbooks, the Rule of St. Benedict (RB), which provides an invaluable model for anyone desiring to live more simply and grow closer to Christ. St. Benedict is known as the Father of Western monasticism and is the patron saint of Europe.

St. Scholastica (left), is the foundress of the women’s branch of Benedictine Monasticism and is the patron saint of nuns and education.

Values Benedictine College’s values are inspired by the Rule of St. Benedict (RB) written in 516 by St. Benedict. Jesus Christ: We believe in the love of Jesus Christ and the faith revealed to, and handed down by, the Roman Catholic Church. To grow in a relationship with Jesus by using the gifts of faith and reason to see and do things the way God does. “The love of Christ must come before all else.” RB 4:21

Love of Learning: We believe rigorous scholarship in the liberal arts, rooted in the monastic tradition, leads to the discovery of truth. To strive for wisdom lived in responsible awareness of oneself, family, society, nature, and God. “We intend to establish a school for the Lord’s service.” RB P:45

Community: We believe in service to the common good, respect for the individual, virtuous friendship, and the beatitudes. To demonstrate good will, humility, trust, accountability, justice, faithfulness, obedience, peace, and discipleship. “They should each try to be the first to show respect to the other.”

Listening: We believe seeking counsel and listening should lead to wise resolution and action. To engage all members of the community on important matters so leaders make good decisions. “Call the whole community together and explain what the business is; and after hearing the advice, ponder it and follow the wiser course.” RB 3:1-2

RB 72:4

Conversion of Life: We believe conversation, a commitment to personal conversion or growth, positively transforms life. To pursue continual self-improvement, seeking the truth each day, joyfully beginning again and again, hoping in God. “Your way of acting should be different from the world’s way.” RB 4:20

Excellence Through Virtue: We believe that a daily discipline and practice of virtue leads to learning, freedom, and greatness. To personally strive for excellence in all things, practicing cardinal and theological virtues until they become habit. “That in all things God may be glorified.” RB 57:9

Hospitality: We pledge to uphold the dignity of every human person from the beginning of life to its natural end. To be open to the multitude of persons in the human family, God’s greatest treasure and our greatest resource. “All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ.” RB 53:1 Stability: We believe in a commitment to one’s vocation in a daily rhythm of life following St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. To develop a balanced way of life and love for the people and place along with fidelity to its traditions. “Never swerving from his instructions, we share in the sufferings of Christ to also share in his kingdom.” RB P:50 Stewardship: We believe the Lord God made all things and called them good. To care for creation and the goods of this place, our time, talent, and treasure, as gifts from God. “Regard all utensils and goods as sacred vessels of the altar.” RB 31:10 Prayer and Work: We believe our Ora et Labora cooperates in God’s plan to make all things new. To always be in conversation with God through prayer and value the dignity of all work and human activity. “We believe that the divine presence is everywhere… They live by the labor of their own hands.” RB 19:1-48:8

Prep for

Landing

Your Raven is about to begin college life. Help your son or daughter prepare for move-in day and beyond with these checklists, calendars, and tips.

New Student Checklist Encourage your student to visit: Benedictine.edu/newstudentchecklist to access the links needed to complete this checklist. 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. ☐ 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: Sister Linda Herndon, O.S.B., Ph.D. (Associate Academic Dean) lherndon@benedictine.edu | 913.360.7553

Signature Weekends

Our Signature Weekends are planned by our Student Activities department and by student leaders who are members of our Campus Activities Board (CAB).

FAMILY WEEKEND

Expect to receive detailed information about our Signature Weekends in advance of each event. For now, mark your calendar and make your travel plans for the events you’d like to attend.

HOMECOMING

September 23-25, 2022

October 28-30, 2022

This weekend offers an opportunity for Benedictine students and their families to reconnect on campus. This Signature Weekend includes activities for the whole family, Raven sporting events, Mass, and more. Family Weekend is a great time for everyone!

Homecoming Weekend is a celebration of our alma mater, Benedictine College! We welcome back our alumni, students, families, and friends of the college. The beds will be racing, the teams will be marching to victory, and the residence halls will compete for the Raven Cup, the coveted Homecoming championship trophy. Join us!

What to expect: Family Weekend events typically begin on Friday evening with 5:30 pm Mass, followed by dinner in the Dining Hall, and family entertainment. Past events on Saturday of Family Weekend have included a Monk Run (a 5K family-friendly walk/run event) with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey, a Parent Association Rosary and meeting, a family tailgate, sporting events, Mass (vigil for Sunday), Pops Concert, and family game nights. Past Sunday events have included Mass, brunch, and trolley tours of historic Atchison. Each year, a Raven family is honored at halftime of the football game.

What to expect: Families wishing to experience this longstanding Benedictine tradition may want to plan to arrive on campus in time for the Friday and Saturday festivities, which typically begin around 4 pm on Friday. Past events have included banner judging, bed races, a barbecue, Mass, a parade, sporting events, the Hall of Fame Banquet, and more. Sunday events are limited, allowing students and families to spend time together on their own. 11

MOTHER-SON/FATHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET AND DANCE

LIL’ SIBS WEEKEND

February 4, 2023

March 31-April 2, 2023

Benedictine invites young men to bring their mothers and young women to bring their fathers for a dinner and dance on campus. This formal event brings the community together for a festive and memorable night.

The Raven family extends beyond Benedictine College students, faculty, staff, and alumni; it also includes our students’ family members! The Benedictine College Campus Activities Board invites the siblings of Benedictine students to enjoy a weekend of activities geared toward students and their siblings.

What to expect: Reservations are required for this very special Saturday evening event, which begins with a vigil Mass, followed by a cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. Due to limited space, the cocktail hour and dinner are open to mother-son and father-daughter couples only. Be aware that past banquets have sold out. Families should note that the dance is open to all, free of charge, beginning at 8:00 pm Because the scheduled events don’t begin until 4:00 pm on Saturday, parents and students are invited to take advantage of free time throughout the weekend together. Meet your student’s friends and roommates, explore Atchison together, go on an excursion to Kansas City or Topeka, ask your student to give you a walking tour of campus, take your student shopping for necessities, etc. Ask your student how he or she would like to spend this special weekend with you.

What to expect: Events begin Friday evening with Mass, dinner, and family-friendly entertainment and activities, such as a comedian, roller rink, and swing dancing. Saturday events in past years have included laser tag, arcade games, carnival events, and more. Sunday events are limited, allowing students and families to spend time together on their own. Only siblings who are seniors in high school on an official admission visit may stay on campus overnight for Lil’ Sibs Weekend. Families should make accommodations off-campus for lodging.

Other college events families will enjoy: LESSONS AND CAROLS Early December Since 1986, Benedictine College’s Music Department has presented this evening of readings and music in preparation for Christ’s birth. The concert features the Chamber Singers, St. Scholastica Singers, St. Benedict Singers, Schola Corvorum, and Liturgical Choir. 12

SCHOLARSHIP BALL

DISCOVERY DAY

February 25, 2023

April 19, 2023

The College’s premier fundraising event was initiated in 1972. This blacktie-optional event is typically held in Kansas City. It opens with Mass and features the awarding of the Cross of the Order of St. Benedict.

Through Discovery Day, which began in 1996, students experience the excitement of presenting (orally) and displaying (visually) their year’s intellectual ventures, which have become an integral part of their learning experience.

Leaving the Nest

There’s no question that the transition from family life to college life can be challenging. It’s reassuring to know that we’re equipped to help, and that you have an important role to play in supporting your student’s successful transition as well.

The W-Curve and the First Year of College The W-Curve is a predictable pattern of stages which occurs when a person experiences culture shock. Researchers W. J. Zeller and R. Mosier (1993) found that research originally conducted with students studying abroad could also be applied to first-year college students and the phases they go through in adapting to a new culture. It’s normal for students to experience the ups and downs of the W-Curve,

and knowing this may help make the transition easier. At the first signs of culture shock, some first-year students may think this means they have made a mistake about going to college or that they have chosen the wrong school. Students and families who recognize that these ups and downs are part of a journey first-year college students go through will be better able to take it all in stride.

College Ups & Downs Help Your Student Ride the School-Year Roller Coaster*

Early Fall

Mid-Year

Post-Spring Break

Christmas break leaves students refreshed and energized.

Spirits rise. Benedictine College really does feel like home.

Sense of Satisfaction

Excited students are happy to be in college. Remind them to stay on top of assignments!

Pre-Spring Break

Mid-Fall Tests and assignments pile up. Stress rises. Student may say they want out! Tell them to hold on: it gets better.

Little sun; lots of stress. Show your support with a care package.

Time *Based on “The W-Curve” concept. Zeller, W. J. and Mosier, R. (1993). Culture shock and the first-year experience. Journal of College and University Student Housing 23(2).

THE HONEYMOON • The honeymoon starts before students first arrive on campus (i.e., new student guides, housing assignments, orientation, experiencing a new sense of independence).

• It’s common for students to begin to have some feelings of homesickness mixed in with all of the fun and energy of a new beginning.

• The overall feeling is generally one of excitement and positive anticipation.

CULTURE SHOCK • The newness of the college culture begins to wear off. • Students begin to deal with the reality of all the adjustments (i.e., roommates, eating in a dining hall), and the diversity that comes with meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures. • Academic adjustments (i.e., unfamiliar territory of the college classroom, lecture-style classes, new guidelines for note-taking and studying, and unfamiliar faculty members).

• Routine tasks become problematic chores (i.e., where to go shopping, get a haircut, or receive medical attention). • Homesickness may increase (i.e., maintaining strong ties to their home community, going home on weekends, staying in constant contact with friends from home, and continuing a romantic relationship). • This is a period of positive change, and a period of intense personal conflict and anxiety.

INITIAL ADJUSTMENT • First-year students experience an upswing as they have successfully managed many of the issues that have come their way.

• Students fall into a routine as they gain confidence in their ability to handle the academic and social environment of college.

• Overcoming the culture shock stage brings about a sense of well-being.

• Students regain some sense of control and normalcy in their lives. • Conflicts and challenges may still continue to come and go, but students are now feeling more in the swing of things.

MENTAL ISOLATION • First-year students will relapse into a sense of isolation as they compare new culture and home culture. (i.e., especially after students go home for an extended break between semesters). • Strong feelings of homesickness begin to surface. • Students may feel caught between two worlds and not totally belonging in either place. The new college environment is still not as comfortable as home, and home is now not as familiar as it once was.

• The initial euphoria of the entrance into college life dissolves as the realities of campus life surface. • Students may struggle with adapting or integrating their personal beliefs and values systems with that of the college culture. • First-year students must seek resolution to this second culture shock, move from feelings of isolation, and join new university cultures. This requires integrating values and beliefs of their home culture with their new university environment.

ACCEPTANCE, INTEGRATION, AND CONNECTEDNESS • As students become more involved in campus opportunities, gain some history with new friends and get to know some faculty and staff members, they begin to feel a true connection to the campus community. • There’s a balance and realistic view of the university, seeing and integrating the good experiences with the challenges.

• The original home culture becomes somewhat foreign. There is less dependence on parents and former peers. • A true sense of acceptance, integration, and connectedness occurs when students have successfully adapted to their new world.

Your Role In Supporting Your Student’s Success

“ Your job as a parent is not over; it is just evolving.” The college search has ended. The dorm room necessities have been packed and unpacked. The goodbyes have been said (a few times). You are officially the parent of a college student. Now what?

College is a significant time in the life of your student, filled with opportunities and excitement. The transition of becoming a college student is an important developmental step toward adulthood and you play a significant role in helping your student transition well to college. You will experience an array of emotions during this time of change. This is a natural response for you as a parent, your student, and for the rest of your family. Like most new things, your student will face challenges that come with transition. Responsibilities and problems will arise, which students will have to learn to negotiate on their own. This transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood is called “individuation,” becoming a person in one’s own right. During this stage, your student will strive to become more able to support himself or herself emotionally, physically, and socially. This is done through experiencing

challenges and responding to them. When we do this, particular skills sets are grown, such as communication skills, decision-making skills, and problem-solving skills. We are not born with these skills sets; they are developed through the modeling of others and personal experiences. The next four years of college play a very important role in developing these skills and preparing for life as an adult. This can be a time of uncertainty, questioning, and vulnerability. This is normal and essential for the transition into adulthood. Remember that you will be making some adjustments, too. Your job as a parent is not over; it is just evolving. You are entering the Launching Phase of parenting. As your student enters into adulthood, it is important to begin taking on the roles of coach and adviser. Remember, even the most positive life changes can bring about some anxiety.

HOW TO APPROACH THE TRANSITION INTO COLLEGE: Instill Resilience Resilience is the capacity to recover from a difficult situation. To be resilient is to know how to cope in spite of setbacks and discover how to overcome obstacles. This takes emotional intelligence and is a learned skill that is extremely important to grow for adulthood. In helping your student transition to college, you have the opportunity to teach him or her about resilience. Every time he or she faces and overcomes an obstacle, from a roommate conflict to a lost student ID or a failing grade on a paper, your student is becoming more resilient.

Be Realistic Find Balance

Allow Space

Negotiate what communication and involvement will look like in this stage of life. It is important to stay connected, but not too connected. Decide together how often you will speak on the phone, visit each other, or send e-mails. Come to an agreement on how much and what information is to be shared regarding college life experiences. It is important that you be available to talk to your student about his or her college experience but also not be the only outlet for support and stress management.

It is important as your student enters into adulthood to encourage an appropriate level of responsibility and independence. Let the student use his or her own judgment to decide what is best and trust him or her to make good decisions. Help problem-solve by asking questions to guide decisions, instead of intervening or attempting to fix the problem yourself.

There is a period of transition for many students who excelled academically in high school, in which they may struggle in their college courses. As they work to strengthen time management skills, study skills and organizational skills, their academic achievement will usually improve. During this time, it can help to ask your student to discuss class projects and papers instead of focusing on grades.

Encourage Resourcefulness

Stay Calm

Expect a time to come when your student will have a need that he or she cannot meet on his or her own. Encourage your student to find support. Benedictine College offers many academic, residential, health, and social services. In helping your student transition to college, teach him or her to know when to get help and how to find it.

It is normal, particularly in the first semester of college, for students to make an emotional phone call (or a few) to family during difficult times. While this may be challenging or heartbreaking to experience, it is also a sign of the strong relationship of trust that you have built. Try not to be overly reactive. When you model calm reactions, it shows that the situation can be resolved and that it will not ruin your student’s college experience.

Expect Growing Pains Adjusting to roommates, feeling homesick, getting to know people, handling daily living responsibilities, all while managing the academic demands of college, will feel overwhelming at some point. This adjustment period will be temporary, and will grow life skills in the process.

13 Ways to Help Your Student Adjust to College Life

1. Recognize that moving away to college is a stressful activity t hat requires many adjustments during the first year. 2. Encourage your son or daughter to take initiative with his or her college experience and utilize the existing help services on campus as needed:

• Academics: Academic and Disability Services, Student Success Center, academic advisor, or campus tutors • Spiritual: Campus Ministry • Residential: Resident Assistants, Residence Hall Directors, Student Life personnel • Personal: Student Health Services, Counseling Center 3. E xpect your son or daughter to change. This is a normal and necessary developmental step for transition into adulthood. 18

4. R oommate tension is normal. Sharing a room, sharing a bathroom, making rules for common spaces, and living in a residence hall can be difficult adjustments. We encourage you to have a conversation with your student prior to their arrival about these topics. It will be helpful for them to know these experiences are a normal part of the transition to college. 5. Many students go through at least one bout of homesickness. It is normal to miss the familiarity of home and the strong friendships left behind. If your student calls you and wants to come home, set a wait period for at least the first semester before revisiting the idea of leaving. It’s amazing how much can change in a three-month period of time.

6. Anticipate Disillusionment. As the adjustment process is unfolding, most first-year students experience tension academically and socially. Initial friendships often shift to other groups. Some may experience loneliness as they work to find their niche in the community. It can also feel overwhelming to take care of daily personal responsibilities without parental direction or support, such as waking up for class, doing laundry, and caring for one’s own health. Recognize and support the growing pains that come with achieving independence. 7. Encourage responsibility. Growing in responsibility takes trial and error. Take on the role of coach and advisor. Instead of providing immediate solutions to a problem, have your son or daughter work through problem themselves, then encourage them to move forward with one of their solutions.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

8. E xpect stress to exacerbate physical and mental health conditions. In times of transition, stress levels will rise. Many students with a previously diagnosed mental or physical health condition may experience an increase in their symptoms. This is normal and temporary. The Student Health Center is available as needed to help with this adjustment. If incoming students have taken medications for anxiety, depression, or attention deficit problems prior to entering college, their first semester at college is not the time to begin altering dosage levels or discontinuing such medications. If there is a desire to discontinue or decrease the medications, please wait until at least second semester. 9. Your son or daughter will fail at something; that is OK. It will take time to grow the study skills, time management skills, and organizational skills your student will need to be successful in college. It also takes time to learn how to balance the college workload with a social life. Understanding the pace of academics while managing the challenges that come with more freedom can create difficulties. Give your student the freedom to experience failure and encourage the practice of taking

on challenges, even if there is the potential to fail. Learning how to cope with adversity stimulates growth and builds character. 10. Two Homes. B y Christmas, students who have settled in well will often use the word “home” when they mean returning to campus. Allow them to have “two homes.” 11. Support. Be available to listen. Ask questions around their thoughts and feelings of the college experience. Remind them of their goals, values, and gifts. Let them know that you have confidence in their abilities. 12. Remember that you will be making some adjustments, too. Y our job as a parent is not over, it is just changing. You are now taking on the new roles of coach and advisor, and although you may think that you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet with them away at school, you just may discover that you miss them. It can help to seek out resources and information on the first-year experience and share your feelings with other parents in the same stage of life. 13. Ask for Help. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to call Student Life 913.360.7500, the Counseling Center 913.360.7621, or Student Health Services 913.360.7117.

. . And So We Pray: Guidance for Moms With College-Aged Young Adults by Maribeth Harper Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money: The Essential Parenting Guide to the College Years by Helen E. Johnson, et al. Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years by Karen Levin Coburn, Madge Lawrence Treeger When Your Kid Goes to College; A Parent’s Survival Guide by Carol Barkin Almost Grown: Launching Your Child from High School to College by Patricia Pasick Empty Nest, Full Heart: The Journey from Home to College by Andrea Van Steenhouse, Johanna Parker Doors Open From Both Sides by Steffany Bane, Margo E. Bane Woodacre The Launching Years: Strategies for Parenting from Senior to College Life by Laura Kastner, Jennifer Fugett Wyatt

Home Sweet

(Campus) Home One of the most rewarding aspects of going to college is learning to call a new place “home.” Benedictine College’s Residence Life program prepares your student to become a responsible community member beyond the college campus.

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.

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

Campus Map

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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.

3RD STREET

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

2ND STREET

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

COUNSELING CENTER

Athletics

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

Academic

3RD STREET

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

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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 HOUSES

UNITY ST.

Campus Services

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

Check out our INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAP www.benedictine.edu

2ND STREET

Residence Halls/Houses

WILCOX STADIUM

ST. MICHAEL HALL & ST. GABRIEL HALL

ASHER SPORTS COMPLEX (LAUGHLIN FIELD, SOFTBALL FIELD)

TENNIS COURTS

THE RETURN TO THE NAZARETH LOOKOUT PRAYER GARDEN

PRESIDENT'S HOME

VISITOR PARKING

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RAVEN MEMORIAL PARK

MISSOURI RIVER

LEGACY FIELD

MURPHY RECREATION CENTER

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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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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

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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 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: ➊ Understand That Roommate Conflict Will Happen: A s 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.

➋ Set Realistic Expectations: I t 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.

➌ Fill Out the Roommate Agreement Form: Y our 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!

➍ Do Not Ignore Conflict: T he 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.

➎ Trust the Mediation Process: I f 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 Residence 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 minimizing or overcoming roommate conflict is to encourage your student 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. | 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.

Residence Life YOUR RESIDENCE LIFE TEAM Your student’s new home c omes 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.

Office of Residence Life Eli Pruneda Director of Residence Life epruneda@benedictine.edu 913.360.7500 Eric Burghart Director of Student Conduct eburghart@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.

Bathrooms Each floor has a communal bathroom. 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.

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Hall Chapel St. Martin’s Chapel, ground floor.

Bunk Bed

Closet

Bath

Closet

Desk

14' 6"

Desk

22'

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Benedictine.edu/residential

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

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28 12'

Dresser

Bunk Bed (Twin XL)

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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

Newman Hall houses 140 freshman

Courtney S. Turner Hall , a male

in fall 2005. The name honors St. Scholastica, twin sister of St. Benedict, as well as the graduates of one of the college’s founding institutions, Mount St. Scholastica College. The facility is four stories with room for 141 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)

Desk

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'

Desk

15'

Bunk Bed

Closet

11' 4"

Dresser

13' 6"

(Twin XL)

Desk

Shelving (x3)

Closet

Desk

Closet

29 10"

11' 6"

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

FAQs

Encourage your student 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. 31

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.

Hot Topics It is perfectly natural for your student to have many questions when preparing for college life, and for life at Benedictine College more specifically. The 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 34 section on the Room Draw System for full information.

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. 10 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 student 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. 37

Student Services

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR STUDENT Your Student’s New Email Address Your student will be assigned a new email address with the @ravens.benedictine.edu domain. It is extremely important that your student checks 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 your student via his or her college-assigned account. 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). Always include your student’s box number when sending mail 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. 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. 38

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

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 39

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, Mother-Son/ Father-Daughter Banquet, Springfest, Lil’ Sibs Weekend, and oversees more than 50 clubs and organizations. Learn more: Benedictine.edu/student-life

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? 40

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 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

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.

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

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. Learn more: Benedictine.edu/faith-life/ministry 41

COUNSELING CENTER 1201 N. 2nd 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 shortterm 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 parttime basis to assist students with health needs. All student health services are free to students and are strictly confidential. 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. 42

• 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.

Financial Aid & Your Student

We value your family’s investment in your student’s future. We work with students and families to help them understand their financing options and what is offered through financial aid.

Action Steps ☐ Log In To Your Ravenzone Account Encourage your student to complete these financial aid and scholarship action steps.

Review your financial aid offer carefully. You can accept the entire amount, partial amount, or decline any type of aid that is listed.

☐ Submit Outside Scholarships as soon as possible Submit any outside scholarships (checks or documentation) to the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. The funds will be applied directly to your student account upon receipt of the check(s).

☐ Complete Loan Forms If you accept any loans, there are additional steps. Please refer to the Loan Process Instructions (page 42) and follow the step-by-step guide to complete the forms to access the funds. Loan funds cannot be disbursed until loan entrance counseling and the applications are complete.

☐ Create Authorized Users for Student Billing/Payments In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), you can give others (your parent, grandparent, guardian, or anyone who helps you understand your financial situation at Benedictine) the ability to access your account information. This also allows Benedictine College personnel the ability to discuss financial matters with individuals you have designated. You can create Authorized Users through RavenZone, View and Pay Account.

☐ Authorize Your Consent to the Financial Responsibility Agreement You are asked to consent to the financial agreement regarding your student account for educational services while attending Benedictine College. You will access this agreement the first time you view your tuition statement online through RavenZone, View and Pay Account.

CHECK YOUR BENEDICTINE COLLEGE EMAIL! Messages about a student’s financial aid package or student status are communicated through email. It is vital students check their email frequently. Benedictine emails are activated June 1 for incoming fall semester students and December 1 for incoming spring semester students.

☐ Review Your Bill after July 4 Once you are registered in classes, you should view your tuition billing statement, available after July 4, through RavenZone, View and Pay Account. The link will direct you to the college’s online payment partner, TouchNet, and you can review your statement and make plans to settle your balance. The fall semester tuition payment is due August 1; the spring semester payment is due January 1.

☐ Set up a Tuition Payment Plan Sign up for a semester Installment Payment Plan (IPP) through RavenZone, View and Pay Account. Select ‘Payment Plans’ to view IPP terms and options. You can choose from a four- or five-month payment plan. There is a $55 application fee per IPP account, each semester, for either option. Enroll in a payment plan by the tuition due date: August 1 for fall and January 1 for spring.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS Students will be required to maintain a cumulative grade point average performance standard to renew their full merit scholarship. Performance standards will be determined by the merit scholarship level the student received upon entering Benedictine College. First-year students will be evaluated after two semesters and then after each semester. Transfer students will be evaluated after their first semester of attendance.

If a student does not meet the applicable performance standard, the academic merit scholarship will be reduced by $500 per semester or $1,000 annually. The student can earn back the full scholarship after having met the cumulative grade point average performance standard.

Scholarship (First-year Freshmen) Cum GPA Req.

Scholarship (Transfer Student)

Cum GPA Req.

National Merit/36 ACT Premier/ National Hispanic Merit Presidential Scholarship

3.2

Tier 1 Benedict Scholarship

3.0

Tier 2 Benedict Scholarship

2.5

3.2

Tier 3 Benedict Scholarship

2.3

Tier 1 (Dean’s/St. Benedict Scholarship)

3.0

Tier 4 Benedict Scholarship

2.1

Tier 2 (St. Scholastica Scholarship)

2.5

Tier 5 Benedict Scholarship

2.0

Tier 3 (Maathai Scholarship)

2.3

Tier 6 Benedict Scholarship

2.0

Tier 4 (Abbot Scholarship)

2.1

3.0

Tier 5 (Founder’s Scholarship)

2.0

Phi Theta Kappa (Transfers Only) International Scholarship

2.5

Tier 6 (Incentive Scholarship)

2.0

International Scholarship

2.5

Freedom Fellows Scholarship

2.5

Evaluation Results

Impact on Merit Scholarship

Meets or exceeds minimum standard

Student retains the originally awarded amount

Fails to meet minimum standard

Scholarship reduced by $500 for subsequent semester

Fails to meet minimum standard in two consecutive semesters

Scholarship reduced by an additional $500 for subsequent semester*

Fails to meet minimum standard after 3 consecutive semester

No further reduction of merit scholarship. Original award amount less $1,000 remains Original merit scholarship amount reinstated for next semester

Attains minimum standard at end of subsequent semester Fails to meet minimum standard after regaining original award eligibility

Merit scholarship reduced by $500 for subsequent semester

*Merit scholarship will not be reduced by more than $1,000 for not meeting standards.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Programs of Distinction Stipend Requirements

Residential Requirement

Participants in the Honors, Gregorian Fellows Leadership, Constitutional Fellows, Angelico Fellows, Ex Corde Media Fellows, and STEM Fellows programs must present at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average to be eligible to apply for a $2,000 stipend.

Recipients of the following scholarships and benefits are required to live on campus: Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Freedom Fellows Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship, 36 ACT Premier Scholarship, National Hispanic Scholarship, National Achievement Scholarship, and Tuition Exchange Students.

Loan Process Instructions

STEP BY STEP Instructions for completing a Federal Subsidized or Unsubsidized Direct Student Loan Steps for student loans can be completed immediately. Loan steps for Parent PLUS loans can be completed after May 1. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Entrance Counseling and Master Promisory Note (MPN) 1. Go to https://studentaid.gov 2. Sign in using the student’s FSA ID and Password 3. Click on “Complete Aid Process” menu, select “Complete Entrance Counseling” 4. Click on “Complete Aid Process” menu, select “Complete Master Promissory Note (MPN)”

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan 1. Go to https://studentaid.gov 2. Parents sign in using parent’s FSA ID and password (NOT student’s) 3. Click on “Apply for a Direct PLUS Loan” 4. Under “Apply for Aid” menu, select “Apply for a Parent PLUS Loan” 5. If approved, go to “Complete Aid Process” menu, select “MPN for Parents”

Alternative Private Loans 1. Go to https://choice.fastproducts.org/FastChoice/home/1025600/1 2. Choose “Start Borrowing Essentials” 3. Follow the instructions 46

If you are approved for the loan it may take 5–6 weeks before funds are applied to your student billing account.

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.

Work Study Program The Work Study program is a financial aid program designed to provide students opportunities to earn money necessary to meet educational expenses, while also gaining work experience on campus.

How do I know if I am I eligible for Work Study?

Which departments hire Work Study students?

All students are eligible to apply for employment through the Work Study program. Priority is given to students exhibiting financial need, as determined by the annual submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please contact the Financial Aid staff with additional questions about Work Study eligibility. In addition to the campus department opportunities listed to the right, our campus dining services partner hires students for a variety of positions throughout the year.

RavenZone provides a list of academic and administrative offices that hire Work Study personnel. Keep in mind, however, that academic departments frequently reserve positions for sophomore through senior-level students who are majoring in those disciplines.

Do I get paid or is it a credit against my tuition? Work Study is not a credit against your tuition. Students must work to earn this funding. Students are paid biweekly via direct deposit and the funds are available for your personal expenses.

No, Work Study is an optional program.

You’ve been hired! Congratulations! You will be issued “new hire tasks” to complete within our payroll system. Look for information in your inbox from Paylocity.

Am I guaranteed an on-campus job if I am eligible?

General Information about Student Employment:

No, we cannot guarantee a job for every Work Study eligible student. Students are responsible for applying for positions and scheduling interviews with the supervisor.

• Work Study positions are typically 3–5 hours per week and pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

How do I find a job? Complete a Work Study application in RavenZone. A list of academic and administrative offices that hire Work Study student personnel is located in RavenZone and in the column to the right. Your application will be directed to the department(s) you have expressed a desire to work for. We recommend you follow your application with an email of interest to the department contact. 48

Are students required to participate in the work study program?

• Paychecks will be deposited directly into the checking account obtained from your voided check. Students are paid on a biweekly schedule. • Time sheets are maintained electronically within Paylocity. Students are responsible for entering their time worked. A supervisor must always verify the hours worked within Paylocity prior to payment.

WORK STUDY POSITIONS Academic Departments Art Biology Chemistry & Biochemistry Economics English English as a Second Language (ESL) Health, Wellness & Exercise Science History Journalism & Mass Communications Mathematics & Computer Science

Administrative Offices Music Nursing Philosophy Physics & Astronomy Psychological Sciences School of Business School of Education School of Engineering Sociology & Criminology Theater Arts & Dance Theology World and Classical Languages & Cultures

Advancement - Annual Fund Alumni Athletics Athletics: America Reads Athletics: Child Care Association Athletic Trainers Business Office Center for International Education Central Mailing College Ministry Conferencing & Events Graduate Business Program Human Resources Information Technology

Intramurals & Recreational Services Library Loomings (Literary Magazine) Office of Academic Records & Registration Office of Admission Office of Financial Aid Office of Marketing & Communications Office of Student Billing Office of the Academic Dean Office of the President Operations & Housekeeping Raven Campus Store Student Life Student Success Center

Traditions

WELCOME TO THE RAVEN FAMILY 50

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. 52

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 54

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

Raven Glossary

Dining Dollars

Meal Swipes

RavenZone

Unlimited Meal Plan

Not to be confused with Raven Bucks, a set amount of Dining Dollars come as part of your student’s meal plan. Half of the Dining Dollars are allotted for use in the first semester; the other half is allotted each semester. Dining Dollars not utilized within the semester are forfeited.

Students swipe their Student IDs to utilize a meal swipe. Meal swipes do not roll over from week to week.

This vital online platform helps Benedictine students register for classes, access financial documents, check “final grades,” apply for on-campus jobs, sign up for spiritual direction, and more. This is the central portal that will be accessed frequently as a student.

Students with an Unlimited Meal Plan may enter the Dining Hall as often as they wish throughout the day.

HER Weekend Short for “His Economic Relief,” HER Weekend is a fun weekend in the fall, which is planned by student leaders on the Campus Activities Board. This weekend includes a dance and other activities that bring the campus together.

Late Night On a regular basis, students may use one of their meal swipes from 9:30 – 11:00 pm to grab an early midnight snack for study break or an opportunity to enjoy the company of other students.

As your student becomes immersed in the Benedictine community, you might hear some unfamiliar words or phrases. Use this Raven glossary to be “in the know.”

Raven Bucks Not to be confused with Dining Dollars, Raven Bucks work like a convenient debit system, using your student’s Benedictine student ID card. At any time, funds may be deposited on the card, and the student may use the funds in the Raven Store, at the Wepa printing kiosks, at some of the vending machines on campus, and at our dining services locations. Additional Raven Bucks may be deposited via RavenZone and are accessible with the swipe of a Benedictine ID. Raven Bucks roll over from semester to semester and from year to year. Upon graduation, amounts of Raven Bucks in excess of $10 remaining on your student’s account are eligible to be refunded.

The Raven Walk A monumental and traditional part of Benedictine College, this is the route that all students travel (from the St. JPII Student Center to the Ferrell Academic Center) to get to their classes, greet one another, and get their heart rate up during the brisk walk between classes.

The Raven Walk (Career Development Platform) Similar in concept to LinkedIn, “The Raven Walk” is a career services platform that allows current students to connect with mentors drawn from the Benedictine community of alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. This community of mentorship helps connect students with job opportunities, internships, and education, life, and job advice.

ROC Week Otherwise known as “Raven Orientation Camp,” ROC Week is the new student orientation experience in which students are placed in a ROC group, led by two dedicated ROC leaders who will help them become acclimated with the campus and have a successful and easy transition to life at Benedictine.

Wepa Wepa is a cloud-based, print management solution for student printing in higher education and university settings. Each semester every Benedictine College student is given $15.75 of “Wepa Bucks,” which allows them to print 175 pages wirelessly at any of the Wepa stations located around campus. Based on a study of Raven printing habits, most students will receive all their printing free of charge.

10 Insider Tips from a Raven Parent 2.

Keep up-to-date with happenings at Benedictine. Your student will automatically receive the Benedictine College FYI, a regular internal email with important and timely information for faculty, staff, and students. The Ministry FYI is distributed to each student by email each Sunday morning. These are sent to your student’s Benedictine College email address.

As a Raven parent, if you have shared your email address with us, you will automatically receive the following email communications: • Periodic emails from the College, as well as letters from President Minnis and Pete Helgesen, Vice President for Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives.

Become involved in the Benedictine College Parent Association (BCPA). 1.

As a parent of a Benedictine College student, you are automatically a member of the Benedictine College Parent Association. Whether you live nearby campus, or across the country, your involvement is encouraged and welcomed! The BCPA hosts a few on-campus meetings each year, with remote access for parents unable to attend in person. The mission of the BCPA is to 1) advance the mission and raise awareness of Benedictine College, 2) support Benedictine parents, and 3) promote hospitality within the Benedictine community.

• The Raven Fly-By Published every other week, the Raven Fly-By features campus highlights, speakers, events, videos, news, and a calendar of upcoming events. • The Raven Parent Update Published regularly (about once a month), the Raven Parent Update is written specifically for parents of Benedictine College students and includes insider information, newsworthy tidbits, information to share with others about Benedictine and tips for best supporting your student. • The Raven Store e-Flyer Published monthly, the Raven Store e-Flyer showcases new Benedictine College clothing and other accessories offered by our campus store.

Important notes about the BCPA: • If you have suggestions or questions about the BCPA, please contact BCPA President Stacey White at BCAJWhite@msn.com.

• College Ministry FYI Published every Sunday morning, the Ministry FYI features upcoming faith news, events, and opportunities for the Benedictine College community.

• The BCPA hosts complimentary move-in weekend barbecues for all families on move-in weekend. Bring your family to cool off, enjoy a meal together, and meet current Benedictine parents.

Explore content at ExCorde.org: • Access articles, podcasts, videos, and prayer resources produced by Benedictine College’s Ex Corde Center for Catholic Media.

• Mark your calendar for the first BCPA meeting of the academic year, which will take place on campus the Saturday of Family Weekend. Watch your email for details about how to participate in person or remotely.

• Scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe to weekly emails or a quarterly speech digest.

• To receive timely information from the BCPA (and from Benedictine College in general) while your student is enrolled at Benedictine, please make sure we have your contact information: Benedictine.edu/families.

Follow Benedictine College’s social media accounts (@BenedictineKS) on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Snapchat.

Familiarize yourself with the Student Handbook and the Course Catalog. 5.

While it’s primarily your student’s responsibility to be familiar with the Student Handbook and the Course Catalog, you may wish to spend a few minutes becoming acquainted with where to access these important documents and what is included in each of them. Especially if this is your first time being a college parent, the Student Handbook and the Course Catalog will help you become more knowledgeable about the terminology your student will be hearing at college. • Access the Course Catalog at Benedictine.edu/catalog • Access the Student Handbook at Benedictine.edu/ studenthandbook

Share your prayer requests, questions, and news with other Raven parents via our free, online community — BCPA@groups.io.

Share tips for college success with your student.

Based on data about our students, Benedictine College has identified the following as key factors that help students stay on track to graduate:

An initiative of the Benedictine College Parent Association (BCPA), this online platform offers a way for any parent of a currently enrolled Benedictine College student to network with other parents, ask questions, provide answers, share prayer requests, and support the efforts of the BCPA. Join the group by sending an email to BCPA+subscribe@ groups.io and begin interacting with other Benedictine parents via email.

•A ttend all orientation sessions. 94% of those who attend orientation are on track to graduate compared to only 70% of those who missed some portion of orientation

Encourage your student to join the Raven Rides Facebook group. 4.

Because Benedictine does not provide a shuttle to and from Kansas City International Airport, students typically find rides from their peers. When it’s time for your student to make travel plans, whether he or she needs a ride to the airport or to another part of the country, the best way to quickly and conveniently connect with other students in your area is to utilize the Raven Rides Facebook group, which is a private group for current students only, moderated by current students. The group requires approval to join; parents are not allowed to join the group on behalf of their student. Even if your student doesn’t use Facebook for any other purpose, encourage your student to create a Facebook account solely for the purpose of connecting with other students to arrange rides.

• 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. • Use a planner. Student leaders on our campus excel in setting goals and creating a daily schedule for themselves.

Reserve accommodations well in advance for all college events. 7.

Parents have shared with us that Atchison lodging fills up quickly on weekends that attract many visitors to campus. Keep in mind that lodging is also available in Weston, Missouri; Leavenworth, Kansas; St. Joseph, Missouri; and Kansas City (in both Missouri and Kansas).

Key Contacts Benedictine College’s faculty and staff are ready and available to assist your student. Encourage your student to reach out to the appropriate department for support. Records/Registration

913.360.7550

Admission

913.360.7476

Advancement

913.360.7414

Athletics

913.360.7564

Business Office

913.360.7403

Career Services

913.360.7578

College Chaplain

913.360.7735

College Ministry

913.360.7735

Counseling Center

913.360.7621

Dining Services

913.360.7595

Financial Aid

913.360.7484

FOCUS

913.360.7735

Health Services

913.360.7117

• KansasMonks.org

IT Helpdesk

913.360.7777

• Mountosb.org

Library

913.360.7608

Mailroom

913.360.7240

Operations Helpdesk

913.360.7777

Parent Outreach

913.360.7967

Raven Store

913.360.7448

Residence Life

913.360.7500

Rocky’s Copies

913.360.7225

10. Keep the Benedictine College community in your daily prayers.

St. Paul’s Outreach

913.360.7735

We are praying for you!

Security

913.360.8888

Student Activities

913.360.7500

Student Billing

913.360.7403

Student Life

913.360.7500

Student Success Center

913.360.7576

Study Abroad

913.360.7975

Switchboard

913.367.5340

Spend time with the Atchison monastic communities.

Benedictine College was founded by the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey and the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica. These monastic communities set Benedictine College apart from other institutions and provide a strong spiritual foundation for students and families. In fact, these religious communities pray daily for all students, alumni, benefactors, and friends of Benedictine College. Give yourself the gift of getting to know the monks and sisters while your student is enrolled at Benedictine.

Join The Raven Walk.

Both you and your student will benefit from being involved in our new online mentoring and networking platform for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers in the Benedictine community. Parents can serve as mentors for Benedictine students, providing connections and insights into life, career, and educational paths. Sign up at Ravenwalk.benedictine.edu.

About the Author Megan Fassero ’97 | Parent Outreach Coordinator Megan, mother of a 2021 graduate, has a keen interest in sharing campus news and information with Raven parents — from a parent’s perspective. Megan and her husband Matt ’98 are both graduates of Benedictine College and have been married for 24 years.

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