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 2025 dates below for part 1 of orientation: 

Registration will open mid-May via the New Student Page

Monday, June 16 ● Tuesday, June 17 ● Wednesday, June 18
 

TimeSession
8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.Check-in (Davison Hall)
Students check-in and pick up their folders; photos for student IDs taken here 
8:50 a.m. - 9:05a.m.General Welcome Session (Davison Hall)  
Benedictine Welcome 
President’s Welcome
An Overview of the Class of 2029
Student Schedule
9:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.Faculty-Led Advising Sessions by Major
11:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.Students’ Rotation Schedule (see below)
Family Schedule
9:20 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Families’ Rotation Schedule (see below)

Family Sessions
Koonz Theatre, Dana Center 

  • Living and Learning on the Hilltop (9:20-9:55)
     
  • Taking Care of Business (10:10-10:45)
     
  • Anselmian Journey: Parents Helping Parents (11:00-11:35)
     
  • Supporting Students on Their Journey 
    Dr. Benjamin Horton and Dr. Susan Gabert (11:50 – 12:30)

Student – Group Blue

  • Student to Student Connection (11:00-11:50)
  • Academic and Community Expectations (12:00-12:50)

Student – Group Green

  • Academic and Community Expectations (11:00-11:50)
  • Student to Student Connection (12:00-12:50)
     
12:30 p.m. – 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 in Davison to answer questions include:

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

After Lunch Sessions

2:10 – 2:45 p.m.           Optional Afternoon Sessions for Students and Families 

  • 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: 
 

Family Sessions 

  • Koonz Theatre, Dana Center 

 

Student Sessions 

  • Faculty-Led Advising Sessions by Major- Various Classroom Locations (Dismissed by major)
  • Academic and Community Expectations- Melucci Theater, Roger and Francine Jean Student Center
  • Student to Student Connection- Alumni Hall Quad (Rain Location, Carr Center) 

 

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

Additional Resources

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

For questions about residential life and education: 
Christine Gallardo, email residencelife@anselm.edu 

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

For additional questions: email Jean Couture

Questions?

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