our campus. our traditions. our community.
LIFE ON THE HILLTOP
What’s it like to live at Saint Anselm? Here you can lead, sing, play, volunteer—do whatever it is that you love to do. There’s great food, nature to explore, the city of Manchester, unique people to get to know, and more than 80 clubs and organizations to join!
80.0080+
clubs and organizations
84.0084%
of students are involved in at least one club, organization, or committee
91.0091%
of undergraduate students live on campus
There is something here for everyone… You will meet many amazing people, including peers with similar interests and faculty members who will become your biggest cheerleaders and supporters.
Anselmian Events

This year’s book display focuses on recent acquisitions in the library’s collection that address historical and persistent issues of race and racism in today’s society.
This book display will be on display starting February 1 until February 28.
Sponsored by the Geisel Library

Orthodox Paraklesis Service sponsored by our Orthodox Christian Fellowship group.
First Meeting: Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Then meet weekly on Thursday from February 6 to May 1
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Byzantine Chapel: Lower Church
Event details for Orthodox Christian Fellowship: Paraklesis Service

Faith sharing group for all Anselmians.
First Meeting: Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Then meet weekly on Thursday from February 6 to May 1
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campus Ministry Office
Please register in the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion by Friday, February 7. There are only 40 spaces available so please register early. This event is free to students, and will highlight courageously conversing, intersectionality, and how to be a student leader.
Event Location: Saint Methodios Meeting & Retreat Center
Sponsored by the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion

This year’s book display focuses on recent acquisitions in the library’s collection that address historical and persistent issues of race and racism in today’s society.
This book display will be on display starting February 1 until February 28.
Sponsored by the Geisel Library
The Grappone Humanities Institute is so excited to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the monastic community to our weekly discussions!
What: Come Friday: What is “the Great American Novel?”
When: Friday, February 21 @12:30 p.m.
Where: Gregory J Grappone Humanities Institute
Led by English Professor Jennifer Thorn and student leaders from the Intercultural Center
Want to join us on Zoom?
Use this link to tune in:
https://anselm.zoom.us/j/97541557824
Passcode: 474718
Event details for Come Friday: What is “the Great American Novel?”

Make yourself at home
More than 90% of the student body resides on the Hilltop, which makes sense because campus is where all the best stuff happens.
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Some of our favorite traditions
With over 130 years of history, time-honored traditions are a part of everyday life on the Hilltop.
• Your class banner will hang in Davison until commencement week
• Enter the annual Gingerbread House Competition
• Help raise over $100,000 annually by participating in Relay for Life
• Spread holiday cheer by dining with friends during the Christmas Feast
• Honor the bard with a day of sonnet reading on Shakespeare’s Birthday


Out and About in the Queen City
Less than 3 miles away, downtown Manchester offers students all kinds of fun from concerts and baseball games to taco tours and coffee shops.
Facing Mental Health
Moving out of a pandemic and into a post-pandemic world, where uncertainty is often the only constant, a group of dedicated students and their advisor help peers recognize, navigate, and discuss the many layers of mental health.
