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. 

Anselmian Beginnings Part I

Tuesday June 20 / Wednesday June 21 / Thursday June 22, 2023

Enrolled students are invited to attend ONE of the three dates above for part I of orientation.

8:15 – 8:45 | Check-in, Davison Hall 
Students and families check-in

8:50 – 9:10 | General Welcome Session, Davison Hall
An Overview of the Class of 2027 
Benedictine Welcome

Student Schedule
9:10 – 10:15    Faculty-Led Advising Sessions by Major
10:35 —1:10    Students’ Rotation Schedule (see below)
        
Parent Schedule

9:00—9:30    Parent Welcome 
9:40—1:00    Parents’ Rotation Schedule (see below)


Parent – Group AA
Academic and Residence Life (9:40-10:15)
Taking Care of Business (10:25-11:00)
The Anselmian Journey (11:10-11:45)

Parent – Group BB
The Anselmian Journey (9:40-10:15)
Academic and Residence Life (10:25-11:00)
Taking Care of Business (11:10-11:45)

Parent – Group CC
Taking Care of Business (9:40-10:15)
The Anselmian Journey (10:25-11:00)
Academic and Residence Life (11:10-11:45)

All Parent Groups
Discussion with the Deans (11:55 – 1:00)

Student – Group A
Registration (10:35-11:20)
Community Expectations (11:30-12:15)
Student to Student Connection (12:25-1:10)

Student – Group B
Community Expectations (10:35-11:20)
Student to Student Connection (11:30-12:15)
Registration (12:25-1:10)

Student – Group C
Student to Student Connection (10:35-11:20)
Registration (11:30-12:15)
Community Expectations (12:25-1:10)


1:00 | Lunch & Anselmian Exposition, Davison Hall**

Offices that will be available in Davison to answer questions include:

  • Academic Resource Center
  • Anselmian 360
  • Bookstore
  • Campus Ministry
  • Career Development Center
  • Core Council
  • Dana Center
  • Department of Modern Languages
  • Dining Services
  • Financial Aid 
  • Geisel Library 
  • Health Services
  • Hilltop Academy
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology (and login help)
  • Meelia Center
  • Multicultural Center
  • Career Development Center
  • Core Council
  • Dana Center
  • Department of Modern Languages
  • Registrar’s Office 
  • Residential Life and Education
  • Safety and Security Office 
  • Student Engagement and Leadership
  • Student Financial Services
  • Study Abroad
  • TRIO

** Residence Hall Tours are also available during this time.

Questions?

Please contact Benjamin Horton, Assistant Dean for First-Year Students and Academic Support Services at bhorton@anselm.edu.

Additional Resources
For questions about being a commuter:
Rina Ficek, call 603-222-4282 or 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

Anselmian Beginnings Part II: Move-in and Orientation

August 24, 2023

It’s time for you to begin your journey on the Hilltop. New residential and commuter students will be welcomed by the Anselmian community on move-in and check-in day on August 24.

Meet the class of 2027 and new transfer students and learn what it means to be Anselmian. We have a full schedule of fun events planned that will help you get to know your classmates and community. Your orientation leaders will give you a glimpse of what is in store over the next four years and help you become familiar with our campus and student resources.

The full schedule will be posted shortly.