Campus Life
Choate has a variety of residences to choose from — large, dynamic dormitories to small, eclectic houses. Each of the houses has 1 or more faculty members and their families living with and serving as advisers to students.
Residential Faculty
These vibrant and talented individuals do not approach dorm life as merely a job — rather, they know how important their role is in the everyday life of a student.
They are committed to ensuring that students feel valued, safe, and part of something greater than themselves.
Dorm house advisers play the roles of parent, nurse, confidant and cheerleader. These dynamic men and women are dedicated to being an important part of the positive growth of a boarding student, and they are what makes the school such a wonderful place for a young person to live.
Most dormitories also have prefects: sixth form students who are selected to live with the younger students to act as counselors, advisers and role models.
Faculty members know that residential houses are where some of the most important education takes place. After graduation, many students report what they miss most are the close relationships with faculty members and housemates.
A Taste of Campus Life
The Choate student newspaper – The News – provides the latest news and events.
Day Students
A portion of Choate students live at home and commute to campus. Day students are active in all school clubs, organizations, activities, and teams. They have been:
- presidents of their classes
- won Choate’s highest honor, the School Seal Prize
- had starring roles in the spring musical
- returned to join the faculty
How much of each day is spent on campus is an individual decision. Some day students are practically boarders, going home only to sleep. Others choose to study at home or to spend free afternoons with their families.
More Information
For additional information on campus life, please view the Student Handbook.