Residential Life

At Dublin our small size is a huge advantage. Students aren't simply numbers, but valued members of a community who develop close relationships with dorm mates and faculty members. It's a simple concept, really: When you're at Dublin, you're an integral part of Dublin.

Our residential life is built around that idea. The dorm experience gives each student the chance to grow as a person, develop friendships that often last a lifetime, and cultivate the confidence that comes with contributing to a supportive community that respects and cares about others.

Our seven dorm buildings range from newer, college style housing to more homey converted campus houses. Residential communities are single sex and relatively small. Hoyt-Horner, our newest and biggest building, for example, is home to 24 residents, while many others house half that number. Students typically have just one other roommate and all rooms are equipped with beds, desks, dressers, and free Wi-Fi.

Our support system at the school is strong and multi-layered, giving students access to a variety of resources. Resident faculty members serve as "dorm parents" and play an important role in the lives of their students. They are both mentor and friend, being that extra ear when a student needs it, while fostering a structured, balanced, and inviting setting for all residents. Students are also matched with an advisor, whom they meet with regularly to discuss academics as well more personal matters.

Leadership also comes from the students themselves in the form of proctors, whose mission is to further maintain the harmony of the dorm's community and help bridge any gaps between students and the faculty. Proctors are typically seniors who've demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and have gone through a vigorous interview and training process. They set an important standard for their housemates to follow and help younger students sort through the difficult emotions that can arise from being away from home for the first time.

Throughout the school year, camaraderie is fostered in each dorm community. Dorm outings include off-campus activities such as bowling as well creative projects such as designing and making sweatshirts. In the late autumn we host the Dorm Olympics, in which building residents compete against other dorms in a variety of events, from tug-of-war to more artistic endeavors. It's fun, it's silly, and it's all part of Dublin's goal to create a safe and enjoyable residential life program for its students.