Visit Benedictine College

Benedictine College offers a wide range of visit options annually. Most of our major college visit events take place during the school year, allowing visitors to jump into the flow of campus life, but a personalized individual visit is available year-round. Find the best visit option for your needs!

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.

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 the Haverty Center lot: 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 the Murphy Recreation Center lot: 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.

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.

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.