At Choate, you’ll meet each day with intention as you live and learn in an environment full of genuine, open-minded people like you–all uncovering what they’re capable of again and again.

Student life at Choate is the through-line, connecting classroom, campus, and the wider world into one continual epic experience. It’s found in the strength of a community that knows you well, and in the breadth of opportunities that meet you wherever your curiosity leads.

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Life

At Choate, you’ll meet each day with intention as you live and learn in an environment full of genuine, open-minded people like you–all uncovering what they’re capable of again and again.

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Advisers

From day one, your adviser gets to know you as your authentic, full, brilliant self. They are there to keep track of your academic progress alongside you, AND your total well-being. You can count on them.

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Prefects

Upperclassmen trained to support their peers, Prefects live experience Choate alongside you, offering everyday friendship as well as handy advice and leadership.

Mentors, coaches, & deans

A wide network of adults, always close by. Whether you’re facing a tough assignment, need some hype to go out for varsity try-outs, or are tackling a new role, their guidance is just around the corner.

My adviser has been a consistent source of wisdom and comfort, especially during times of uncertainty. Having someone who understands both the academic and personal sides of this experience has made a huge difference for me. – Liana ’28

Athletics

65+ teams in 21+ sports at varsity, junior varsity, thirds, and co-ed levels – you can try, compete, and conquer.

Explore Athletics

Arts

80+ showcases and performances every year, featuring student artists exploring multiple disciplines and a plethora of mediums.

Explore Arts

Clubs

100+ clubs, organizations, and activities – pretty much any you could imagine (robotics, service, fashion, astronomy) and maybe some you dream up once you get here.

Explore Clubs

Traditions

Physics Phlotilla, Deerfield Day, and many more time-honored events bring out the Wild Boar in all of us, every year.

Explore our Traditions

A Day in the Life

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7:30 a.m.

Good morning! ☀️

Boarding: Wake up in the dorm to the sound of a hallway already buzzing–a quick breakfast with dormmates before your first class.

Day: Arrive on campus with time to spare–grab coffee at Lanphier Cafe, catching up with friends before the day begins.

8:15 a.m.

🅰 Block

Morning classes in full swing–small group seminar discussion, engaged classmates, faculty who know your name.

9:35 a.m.

School Meeting

Some mornings mean another class; others bring the whole School together for School Meeting–a shared moment that makes a big campus feel close together.

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11:05 a.m.

Lunch

Classes continue, staggered around lunch–so no matter your schedule, there's a window to reconnect with friends over a meal. (And on Taco Tuesday?! Can it get any better?)

2:15 p.m.

🅳 Block

The academic day winds down. Some students head to a final class, others to wellness programming built right into the schedule.

3:50 p.m.

Athletics, Clubs, and Activities

The afternoon opens up: athletics, Wallingford hang, or a club meeting, depending on the day.

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5:45 p.m.

Dinner

Boarding: Dinner at Hill House Dining Hall—the day's real crossroads, where teams, clubs, and friend groups overlap.

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8:00 p.m.

Study Hours

Study hours in the dorm, the library, or with friends–structured and supportive.

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9:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Wind down 🌛

Boarding: Common room hangouts, Prefect check-ins, lights-out routines that feel like home.

Day: Head home for the evening, check in with family, and the day's momentum is still with you.

A Schedule Designed Around Students

At Choate, our schedule is intentionally designed to balance rigorous academics with rest, reflection, relationships, and personal interests.

No Saturday Classes

Midweek Breathing Room

A Trimester Rhythm

Longer Class Periods

Dedicated Study Time

A Weekly Late Start

Here, there, and everywhere

We’re in the middle of somewhere.

Wallingford, New Haven, Boston, NYC, airports, collegiate resources, diverse populations–all here for you to build connections and gain perspective. New experiences should be part of everyday life, and the world should be well met.

Wider Reach

From New Haven and New York City to destinations across the globe, Choate's location–and its programs and people–open the door to the whole world.

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Come Meet Choate People and Possibilities

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Wallingford

Just beyond the campus, a true New England town offers coffee shops, local spots, and a real taste of independence.

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Campus Resources

Everything you need is close at hand and free time is your own–hit the gym, go for a hike, grab an Uber and get out there.

Weglot (DO NOT TOUCH)

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