A day visit to our campus in Atchison, Kansas, is a fantastic chance to get to know Benedictine College. Campus visits are one of the top ways to find out if a college is right for you.

A few things you can expect from a campus visit:


  • Tours of our beautiful campus, including classrooms and residence halls. Try our virtual tour for an overview.
  • Lunch with current students in the Dining Hall, a great way to experience day-to-day campus life.
  • Focused sessions on college-search topics like financial aid, programs of distinction, study abroad and more!

Campus Visit Options

We offer a wide range of annual campus visit options. Most of our major college visit events take place during the school year, allowing you to join the flow of campus life. Find the best visit option for your needs!

Want to come on a different date? Personalized individual visits are available year-round!

Raven Days

Join other prospective students in this group visit event on select Mondays and Fridays of the academic year. About Raven Days


Homeschool Visit Day

This group visit is designed to give homeschooling students and families a close-up look at our community of faith and scholarship. About Homeschool Visit Day


Chesterton Academy Visit Day

Just for Chesterton Academy students, this visit day offers the essentials of a college tour plus highlights of our Great Books, Liberal Arts pillar, and thriving faith life. About Chesterton Academy Visit Day


Students working in a chemistry lab

Pre-Medical Majors Visit Day

This group visit provides prospective students with an experience of what Benedictine College has to offer, specifically for those interested in pursuing a future as healthcare professionals and exploring medical-related majors. About Pre-Medical Majors Visit Day


Students working at architecture drafting tables

Architecture Visit Day

This group visit day provides aspiring architects with a unique chance to experience the Architecture program at Benedictine. Architecture Visit Day


Presidential Scholarship Competition

Benedictine College awards 15 major scholarships to outstanding young men and women who are selected from this weekend competition. About Presidential Scholars


Admitted Student Experience

This experience is for students (and families) who haven’t yet visited campus or simply need another look before making that final college decision. About Admitted Student Experience


SOAR Weekend

SOAR (Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration) is an orientation event designed to help incoming students become more familiar with campus, meet future classmates, and prepare for the transition to college. About SOAR Weekend

Transportation to Campus

For students traveling alone (seniors and transfer students only): Benedictine College coordinates transportation for students travelling without a parent or guardian using 5 Guys Transportation. Please provide us with your detailed flight information in advance so that we can coordinate with 5 Guys Transportation.

We strongly encourage flight arrival and departure times that fall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. as arrival and departure times outside of these times create challenges for arranging transportation and overnight accommodations. If you are considering a flight outside of these times, please contact Claire Hollis, Campus Visit Coordinator, to confirm that ground transportation and overnight accommodations may be arranged.

For students traveling with a parent or guardian: Prospective students traveling with a parent or guardian are asked to secure their own transportation. Please note that rideshare services (e.g. Uber or Lyft) are unavailable within Atchison for transportation back to Kansas City.

Arrival and Parking

Registered guests will receive a confirmation email with more information approximately 6 days prior to your visit.

Benedictine College is located at 1020 N. 2nd Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002. A brick sign with the name Benedictine College marks the entrance to the campus off 2nd Street.

The college is constructing a state-of-the-art library, limiting parking along the main drive through campus. Visitor parking is available in two locations:

  1. Haverty Center Parking Lot
    To access: from 2nd Street, enter the main campus entrance and watch for signs to guide you to the small lot adjacent to the Haverty Center off the main campus drive.
  2. Murphy Recreation Center Parking Lot
    To access: from 2nd Street, turn east onto Mound Street and follow the road to the top of the hill.

Please feel free to park in any available space.  A parking pass is not required for your visit.

Overnight Accommodations

View local lodging and accommodation options.

For certain visit days, seniors and transfer students may request to stay overnight on campus for one night with an Admission Office student host. Every effort will be made to accommodate overnight requests. We will notify you at check-in about the status of your overnight host accommodations, along with name and contact information of your overnight host. We ask that visiting students bring a blanket or sleeping bag, pillow, towel, and any personal toiletry items.

Dining

All meals for guests of the Office of Admission are complimentary during campus visits. Please note any dietary restrictions on your registration form. Our dining services are prepared to accommodate all dietary needs.