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. 

JANUARY NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
January 21, 2025
TimeSession
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 Chair
Blake Room, Savard Welcome Center
11:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.Student Resources Panel 1
Campus Ministry, Health Services, Intercultural Center, Residential Life, Student Engagement and Leadership
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 2 
Academic Resource Center, Career Development Center, Library, Meelia Center, Study Abroad, TRIO
1:10 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.Introduction to the Benedictine, Catholic Mission and Identity (+DEI) of Saint Anselm College and Community Expectations
Dr. Susan Gabert, Associate Dean of Students
1:40 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.Closing Comments and Q&A with Dr. Ben Horton and Ms. 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)
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.