Student Life
Campus Life
The Foundation for a Happy, Healthy Life
At Kimball Union Academy, learning happens everywhere, which means it doesn’t stop when classes end. Our program is designed to enable each student to achieve academic success through personal growth.
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Find Joy Here
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Residential Living
At Kimball Union Academy, our residential life program offers you a family that supports, accepts, and helps you realize your full potential. It’s also a whole lot of fun.
We provide a variety of residences for boarding school students to choose from, and students have a voice in where they’d like to live. We develop relationships within and across classes and give every student the chance to thrive in the nurturing environment of multi-aged supporters.
Each dorm is guided by a dedicated faculty member or House Head who creates a healthy environment where students can find friendships, connections, and space in different ways. Each House Head has their own approach to creating a “home away from home” that speaks to the individuality of the residents. For some, weekend baking and crafts are a favorite activity while other dorms enjoy grill nights and Sunday afternoon football games. Dorm families eat together, study together, tackle problems together, and find space away from each other when necessary, just like a family. Typically, dorm meetings are held on Tuesday nights as time for discussion and general housekeeping, but also for community time and celebration. Student proctors help create a sense of culture and maintain respect within the dorms.
We provide a variety of residences for boarding school students to choose from, and students have a voice in where they’d like to live. We develop relationships within and across classes and give every student the chance to thrive in the nurturing environment of multi-aged supporters.
Each dorm is guided by a dedicated faculty member or House Head who creates a healthy environment where students can find friendships, connections, and space in different ways. Each House Head has their own approach to creating a “home away from home” that speaks to the individuality of the residents. For some, weekend baking and crafts are a favorite activity while other dorms enjoy grill nights and Sunday afternoon football games. Dorm families eat together, study together, tackle problems together, and find space away from each other when necessary, just like a family. Typically, dorm meetings are held on Tuesday nights as time for discussion and general housekeeping, but also for community time and celebration. Student proctors help create a sense of culture and maintain respect within the dorms.
Day Student Life
Day students are fully engaged members of the KUA community and are often described as “boarders who sleep at home.” There’s no way to distinguish between our boarding and day students until the day is done. Our day student community – about 75 students – is fully invested in the KUA experience, participating in all academic, athletic, and extracurricular, and weekend activities. They hold leadership positions and help shape the life of the Academy and the community, and join their friends for meals in Doe Dining Commons.
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Dexter Hall
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Barrette Campus Center
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Bryant Hall
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Bryant Common Room
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Dexter Richards Hall
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Doe Dining Commons
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Densmore Hall
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Welch Hall
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Densmore Hall
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The Student Life Program
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Advisory Program
You will be assigned an advisor from the start of your time at KUA through college matriculation. This will be a trusted adult who is there to guide you and ensure that you get the support you need to find success and personal growth. -
Nine by Design
Nine by Design intentionally meets ninth graders at one of the most pivotal points in their educational and developmental journey. We support students through their transition to high school through a foundational program focused on learning, relationships, individuality, and wellbeing. -
Grade-Level Programming
Each year students are engaged in specific programming that promotes academic, social, and personal growth on topics such as leadership, ethics, and the transition to college. -
All School Meeting
Twice a week the entire school gathers for All School Meeting, an important time for students and faculty to share, reflect, honor, and highlight the critical work transpiring on the Hilltop and in our world at large.
