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 II

Thurs., Aug. 25 - Sat., Aug. 27

Go to:  Thursday, August 25  |  Friday, August 26  |  Saturday, August 27
 

Thursday, August 25

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  |  Residential Students Move-In

All new residential students must first check-in at the registration tables in order to gain access to the residence halls. Please check your Saint Anselm email for details on your check-in time and location.
 

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  |  Getting Settled
  • Commuter students and students that have moved-in early are encouraged to be on campus by 11 a.m. 
  • All new students are encouraged to finish any last-minute items before the start of orientation such as getting a student ID card, buying books from the Bookstore, etc.
     
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.  |  Commuter Check-In (Intercultural Center)
 
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  |  New Student and Family Lunch (Davison Dining Hall)

New students and families are invited to lunch at Davison Dining Hall. 
 

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  Resource Fair (Jean Student Center)

Visit the following offices for resources and information:

  • Office of Academic Advisement & Assistant Dean for First-Year Students (2nd floor)
  • Academic Resource Center (2nd floor)
  • Campus Ministry (1st floor)
  • Career Development Center (1st floor)
  • Fr. Jonathan Intercultural Center (1st floor)
  • Meelia Center for Community Service (1st floor)
  • Health Services (ground floor)
  • Student Engagement and Leadership Office (ground floor)
  • Office of Study Abroad and International Programs
     
11:30 a.m.  |  Legacy Family Photo

Join other students with Saint Anselm family connections for an "all in the family" photo.
 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  |  Commuter Student and Family Lunch (President's Dining Room, Davison Dining Hall)

Commuter students and their families are welcome to gather in the President’s Dining Room, Davison Hall, for a meet-and-greet lunch social.
 

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  |  New Student and Family Mass (Saint Anselm Abbey Church)

Students and their families are invited to join us for Mass in the Abbey Church.
 

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  |  President's Welcome (Alumni Quad; Rain Location: Sullivan Arena)
 

Student Program Begins - Students say goodbye
 

3:30 p.m.  |  Legacy Family Reception

After the new students begin orientation, legacy family members are invited to join us to meet and mingle with fellow alumni. Light refreshments will be served.
 

3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.  |  Orientation 1st Group Meeting (Alumni Quad; Rain Plan: various classroom locations)

Join your Orientation Leaders (OLs) to kick-off your orientation experience, meet your classmates, get organized for the rest of the day, and have some fun! Check your Saint Anselm email for your team assignment.
 

4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Academic Citizenship (Dana Center, Koonz Theatre)
 
5:10 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  |  Meeting with Academic Departments (various locations)

To help begin your journey with a strong academic connection, all new students will have an introductory meeting with faculty from their academic departments.
 

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  |  New student BBQ (will go thru Servery) sit with OL Group (Campus Green, Rain Location: Davison Dining Hall)
 
7:40 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.  |  Residential Floor Meeting (Residence Halls) and Commuter Social (Jean Center, SGA Senate Room)
 
8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.  |  Playfair (Sullivan Arena)

Playfair is a powerful program for campus unity and school spirit. It is the perfect way to make new campus friendships and kick-off your college experience.

 

Friday, August 26

7:45 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.  |  Breakfast with your OL Group (Davison Dining Hall)

*With Call to Service at 8:20am*
 

8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.  |  OK 2 Discuss with OL Group Breakouts (Dana Center, Koonz Theatre & Campus Green; Rain Locations for Breakouts: Various Classroom Locations)
 
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  |  We Belong: Building an Inclusive Community Together (Dana Center, Koonz Theatre)
 
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.  |  Lunch with OL Group (Davison Dining Hall)

Start loading buses by 12:45 p.m.
 

12:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  |  Brian Maguire Day of Service (various locations) (with on-campus Group Reflections on service and inclusivity)

This is an opportunity for new students to learn about and engage with the Manchester community. It is also an introduction to the ethic of service at Saint Anselm College.
 

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  |  Barbeque with OL Group, Pep Rally, and Class Picture (Down by Grappone / North End Zone)
 
7:00 p.m. |  Women’s Varsity Soccer (Grappone Stadium)
 
8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.  |  Evening Programs (student choice)
  • Movie Under the Stars on the Campus Green (Rain Location: Jean Student Center Melucci Auditorium) Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
  • Karaoke at the Coffee Shop, open until midnight. Bring your meal card and have a snack. Pub Trivia at the Pub, open until midnight. Bring your meal card and have a snack.
     

Saturday, August 27

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  |  Breakfast with OL Group (Davison Dining Hall) 
 
9:00 a.m.  |  Message from Student Affairs (Dana Center, Koonz Theatre)
 
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  |  Maximize Your Buzz (Dana Center, Koonz Theatre)
 
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.  |  Being Anselmian (Dana Center, Koonz Theatre)
 
11:50 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.  |  Lunch with OL Group (Davison Dining Hall)
 
1:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  |  Preparing for Your Academics & Academic Resources (Dana Center, Koonz Theatre)
  • First-year Class Dean Welcome
  • Conversatio Overview
  • Academic Support Resources – ARC, CDC, Library. ID-Canvas
     
2:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.  |  Break
 
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  |  New Student Banquet (Davison Dining Hall)
 
8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.  |  Anselmian Blessing at the Grotto (Grotto and Campus Green)

Join fellow students for a candlelight ceremony to bless and induct our new students into the Anselmian community. Come to receive the blessing, light a candle at the Grotto, and receive your official Anselmian bracelet.
 

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.  |  New Student Dance (Jean Center, Event Space)

Join your Orientation Leaders to celebrate the successful completion of your Orientation experience.

 

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