New Student Orientation

We are excited to welcome you to the Saint Anselm community!

Start your Hilltop experience with Anselmian Beginnings, our orientation program designed to prepare you for your academic journey and introduce you to college traditions and campus resources. 

Through Anselmian Beginnings, you will meet with your major department, connect with other members of the incoming class, register for classes, and hear about the endless opportunities you will find during your time on the Hilltop. 

Enrolled students are invited to attend one of the three 2024 dates below for part 1 of orientation:

Monday, June 17 • Tuesday June 18 • Thursday, June 20

8:15 – 8:45 a.m. | Check-in (Davison Hall)

Students check-in and pick up their folders; photos for student IDs taken here

8:50 – 9:05 a.m. |General Welcome Session (Davison Hall)  

Benedictine Welcome 
President’s Welcome
An Overview of the Class of 2028

STUDENT SCHEDULE

9:20 – 10:25 a.m. | Faculty-Led Advising Sessions by Major
    
10:35 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. | Students’ Rotation Schedule (see below)
        
PARENT SCHEDULE

9:20 – 12:30 p.m. | Parents’ Rotation Schedule (see below)

12:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch & Anselmian Exposition (Davison Hall)

** Residence Hall Tours are also available during this time (JOA and Dominic only).
Offices that will be available at the Exposition in Davison to answer questions include:

• Academic Advising 
• Academic Resource Center 
• AVI Dining Services
• Bookstore 
• Campus Ministry 
• Career Development Center
• Core Council
• Dana Center 
• Department of Modern Languages  
• Financial Aid
• Geisel Library
• Health Services 
• Human Resources                                 
• Information Technology (and login help) 
• Intercultural Center 
• Meelia Center for Community Engagement  
• New Hampshire Institute of Politics 
• Registrar’s Office 
• Residential Life and Education  
• Safety and Security Office 
• Student Engagement and Leadership 
• Student Financial Services                       
• Study Abroad 
• The Harbor
• Title IX
• TRIO  

After Lunch:
2:10- 2:45 | Optional Afternoon Sessions for Students and Parents

• The Student-Athlete Experience (Melucci Theater)
• Exploring Career Pathways (Dana 1D)
• Being First – Support for First-Generation Students and TRIO (Perini Lecture Hall)
• Disability Services and Accommodations (Jean Student Center Event Space)

Session Locations:
*If you have questions, be sure to ask an Orientation Leader (OL) wearing a Saint Anselm polo shirt!

Parent Sessions

• Living and Learning on the Hilltop – Melucci Theater (Jean Student Center)
• Taking Care of Business – Koonz Theater (Dana)
• Anselmian Journey: Parents Helping Parents – Perini Lecture Hall (Goulet)
• Supporting Students on Their Journey- Koonz Theater (Dana)

Student Sessions

• Faculty-Led Advising Sessions by Major- Various Classroom Locations (Dismissed by major)
• Fall Semester Course Registration- Various Classroom Locations 
• Academic and Community Expectations- Dana 1D
• Student to Student Connection- Alumni Hall Quad (Rain Location, Carr Center)

SAVE THE DATE

New Student Move-in Morning – Thurs., August 22
Anselmian Beginnings Part II – Thurs., August 22 – Sat., August 24

More information coming soon.

Questions?

Please contact Benjamin Horton, Assistant Dean for First-Year Students and Academic Support Services at bhorton@anselm.edu or Jean Couture, Director, Student Engagement and Leadership at orientation@anselm.edu. 

Additional Resources
For questions about being a commuter:
Siri Dabbi, email interculturalcenter@anselm.edu

For questions about residence life and housing:
Susan Weintraub, email residencelife@anselm.edu

For questions about registering for classes:
Charles Perreault, email registrar@anselm.edu