ROC Week: Move-In and Orientation
After new students move in, orientation starts! Raven Orientation Camp (ROC Week) is a fun-filled week during which students get ready for their first semester at Benedictine College.
Freshmen and Transfer Students, be sure to check the New Student Checklist for information on starting your first year as a Raven!
Move-In Dates
August 14
Freshman fall athletes (Football, Volleyball, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer), All other athletes (Cross Country, Cheer, Dance, Band)
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Move into Residence Halls - 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student check-in at Ferrell Academic Center - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Family BBQ - Sponsored by BCPA (Raven Memorial Park and Murphy Recreation Center) - 4:00 p.m.
Send-off Mass in Ralph Nolan Gymnasium - 5:15 p.m.
Goodbyes - 7:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Group Testing (Wilcox Stadium)
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
August 15
All other new students
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Move into Residence Halls - 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student check-in at Ferrell Academic Center - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Family BBQ - Sponsored by BCPA (Raven Memorial Park and Murphy Recreation Center) - 4:00 p.m.
Send-off Mass in Ralph Nolan Gymnasium, plus simulcast in O'Malley-McAllister Auditorium - 5:15 p.m.
Goodbyes - 7:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Group Testing (Wilcox Stadium and Legacy Field)
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2020 Move-in Week Notes
PLEASE NOTE: To help reduce the density of people on campus, it is recommended that you limit the number of people coming to help move in to three (3).
For August 14-15:
- All traffic must come to campus on Division Street or on 2nd Street from the south.
- There will be a symptom and temperature check BEFORE the entrance to campus.
- Please do not come if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- If you have any symptoms, you will not be allowed on campus.
- Please do not come if you have any of the following symptoms:
- All coming to campus must wear a mask. Please bring your own, if possible. We will ask you to practice physical distancing throughout the day.
- You will be given the option whether or not you would like help from our student leader staff with unloading your vehicle and carrying items to your room.
- All students will need to go to Ferrell Academic Center to take student ID Pictures.
- Rocky’s Copies will be open for package pick-up on all move-in dates:
- August 14 - 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- August 15 - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Please enter from the outside next to the loading dock. (The Library will be closed at this time.)
