Believe.
Belong.
Become.
Be Yourself.
Welcome to ÃÛÌÒTV!
You BELONG at BenU.
Choose to BECOME extraordinary.
SOAR Higher. Dream Bigger. Welcome to ÃÛÌÒTV!
We are thrilled about all you will accomplish during your journey at Benedictine. This is your time to believe in the experience ahead, belong to an inspiring academic and social community, and become everything you set out to achieve.
As we proudly welcome our newest Eagles and Redhawks, we look forward to seeing you to kick off your Benedictine experience through Ben Beginnings (Welcome Weekend). Ben Beginnings is your official launch into the Benedictine community, a weekend designed to help you connect, explore, and thrive. From building lasting friendships to discovering what it truly means to be a BenU student, this is where your story begins. Expect a variety of unique and exciting events from community-building activities to campus traditions, and don’t forget: on each campus’ kick-off day, parents and families are invited to join the festivities!
Lisle, IL Campus
Thursday, Aug. 27 – Sunday, Aug. 30
Thursday, Aug. 27
Mass | 9 a.m.
Residential Student Check-in (Krasa Student Center)| 10 a.m.
Lunch | noon
Commuter Student Check-in (Krasa Student Center) | 2:30 p.m.
Parent/Family Orientation | 3 p.m.
Orientation Leader Program for New Students | 3 p.m.
Eagle Walk | 4:45 p.m.
Community Welcome and Dinner | 5 p.m.
Casino Night | 6 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 28
College Hour (Attendance Required) | 9-10:45 a.m.
Be Impactful Day of Service | 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Lunch | 12:15 p.m.
Ready, Set, Go (IT and Academic Advising) | 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Venardos Circus, Games on the Quad, IT Help & Find your Classrooms | 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Trivia Night | 6:30 p.m
Saturday, Aug. 29
Belong Scholar Orientation (by invitation only) | 11 a.m.
Men’s Rugby vs. Washington | Noon
Men’s Soccer Scrimmage vs. Elmhurst | 2 p.m.
Women’s Soccer Scrimmage vs. North Central | 5 p.m.
2000’s Party | 10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 30
Scholars Orientation (by invitation only) | 1 p.m.
Mass | 4 p.m.
Mesa, AZ Campus
Friday, Aug. 28
Friday, Aug. 28 (full schedule coming soon)
Freshmen check-in begins at 2:30 p.m.
New Transfer Student check-in begins at 3:30 p.m.
Parent and Family Programming from 3-5 p.m.
Dinner and Casino Night are from 5-7:30 p.m.
Questions About Tuition, Billing, or Financial Aid?
Join us for an upcoming session to get answers to your questions and learn more about tuition, billing, financial aid, payment options, and more.
Bridge to BenU – Lisle Campus
Bridge to BenU is a one-day, on-campus in Lisle, IL experience designed to help incoming first-year students successfully transition to ÃÛÌÒTV. Through interactive sessions focused on college success, academic expectations, campus resources, pre-health pathways, math support, and writing assistance, students will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to start their first semester strong. Bridge to BenU also provides an opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow students while becoming familiar with life at ÃÛÌÒTV.
