ORIENTATION 2026
We are so excited to welcome new students to the Hilltop! We have a full schedule of fun events planned that will help you get to know your classmates and community.
JANUARY NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
January 20, 2026
Schedule
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Check-in and Settle In (Davison Hall Lobby) |
| 11:30 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. | Welcome from Orientation Leader (OL) Committee Co-Chairs Blake Room, Savard Welcome Center |
| 11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. | Introduction to the Benedictine, Catholic Mission and Identity (+DEIB) of Saint Anselm College and Community Expectations Dr. Karlea Brunelle, Associate Dean of Student Development and Mission |
| 12:05 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. | Lunch with Members of the College Community (Blake Room) |
| 12:40 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. | Student Resources Panel 1 Academic Resource Center, Career Development Center, Library, Meelia Center, Study Abroad, TRIO |
| 1:10 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. | Student Resources Panel 2 Campus Ministry, Health Services, Intercultural Center, Residential Life, Student Engagement and Leadership |
| 1:40 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | Closing Comments and Q&A with Dr. Ben Horton and Dean Jean Couture |
| 1:50 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Campus Tour and The Saint Anselm Student Experience |
| 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Dinner with Orientation Leaders (Davison Dining Hall) |
ANSELMIAN BEGINNINGS PART I:
Enrolled students are invited to attend one of the three 2026 dates below for part 1 of orientation:
Tuesday, June 16 • Wednesday June 17 • Thursday, June 18
ANSELMIAN BEGINNINGS PART II:
MOVE-IN AND ORIENTATION
August 27 – 29
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.