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History & Mission

Saint Anselm College was founded in 1889 by the Benedictine monks of St. Mary's Abbey of Newark, New Jersey, in response to the invitation by Bishop Denis M. Bradley, the first bishop of Manchester, N.H. A six-year classical course, with curricula in philosophical and theological studies, was organized and opened to qualified students.

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Our Patron Saint

The Order of Saint Benedict of New Hampshire, our founding religious order, received its official charter from the State of New Hampshire on August 1, 1889. With the support of Manchester’s first diocesan bishop, Bishop Dennis Bradley, the Benedictine founders began the construction of the beautiful academic institution, known today as “Saint Anselm College.”  Our founders appropriately chose Saint Anselm of Canterbury, an English saint and medieval scholar, as the college’s patron.

Statue in front of alumni hall

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Spiritual Life

One of the core Catholic, Benedictine values is hospitality, which means welcoming all people to our community, regardless of faith or beliefs.

student talks with Fr. Augustine

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Benedictine Traditions

As a Benedictine College, Saint Anselm College is part of the Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities, a group of 16 Benedictine institutions of higher learning and religious communities in the United States and Canada. In 2007 the ABCU produced "Education Within the Benedictine Tradition," which explains a number of the principles underlying a Benedictine approach to education. It includes ten 'hallmarks' of a Benedictine education.

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Directory (Clubs A-Z)

We have over 40 campus clubs and organizations that as much as 80% of our students participate in.

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Advisor Resources

Any student organization seeking recognition and funding from the Saint Anselm Student Government Association must have an advisor. This person must be a member of the College faculty or staff and agree to act in this role on a volunteer basis. The organization cannot participate in and/or conduct activities without the guidance of an advisor.

Responsibilities of student club and organization advisors

  1. Offer guidance by reviewing goals, objectives, and the progress of the organization.
  2. Act as a resource person for the organization. Advisors may have access to internal and external networks and information which may be helpful to student groups.
  3. Provide continuity from year to year. As the leadership of the organization changes, new leaders are often left without a sense of organizational history. Advisors provide for a smoother leadership transition.
  4. Offer experience and/or expertise in a particular area related to the group's purpose.
  5. Translate college policy for the organization when issues arise.
  6. Support, motivate, and encourage the organization's leaders and members as they take risks and face challenges.
  7. Develop and refine leadership skills with the organization's members.