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Boarding at Hun

Our community is small, but our program is big.

Our residential experience offers a supportive environment and an immersive introduction to the wider world. Students live and learn alongside peers from diverse cultures, deepening their interpersonal skills. Our small community — including resident faculty — gives students the comfort of home needed to thrive in a vigorous academic setting, extending learning beyond the classroom.

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Dorm Life

Living in a dorm is one of the most powerful ways to prepare for college life. Beyond building independence, you’ll discover where you fit within a larger community. Your dorm becomes more than just a place to sleep; it becomes a source of connection, pride, and belonging — much like your class year or Raider House. Our location — and the cultural richness that comes with it — opens the door to endless opportunities for our boarding students. In Princeton, consistently named one of the top small towns in America, students can attend Princeton University lectures, performances, and events. Whether it’s a show at McCarter Theatre or a weekend exploring local museums, festivals, restaurants, and shops, the world beyond campus becomes part of the experience.

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DORM LIFE

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Community

By living amongst renowned faculty and supportive peers, our students have unparalleled access to academic support. They utilize evening hours for one-on-one tutoring and faculty mentorship as well as auxiliary programming opportunities like health and wellness, leadership training, and special events.

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OUR COMMUNITY

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Location

Named Best Day Trip by Philadelphia Magazine, Princeton, New Jersey is a destination town. We have art, history, great restaurants and shopping. What's more, Princeton is only an hour from New York, Philadelphia, and the beach, so Hun students have the world at their fingertips. Activities range from Broadway shows, theme parks, and major sporting events to the more laid-back weekend offerings like movies, bowling, archery, fishing, hiking, ice skating, rock-climbing and yoga … maybe even with goats. Hey, there's a reason they call it the Fun School of Princeton.

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PRINCETON

What makes boarding at Hun different?
It starts with people.

Students and families often say there’s something distinct about the culture here — an energy rooted in connection, mentorship, and a genuine sense of belonging. Our Residential Program brings together academic and cultural richness in a community where students are known, supported, and encouraged to grow. It’s a place where you can challenge yourself, relax with friends, and be a part of something bigger than yourself.

That experience carries into the classroom, where learning is active, engaging, and rooted in real-world exploration. Whether students are stepping into complex simulations or bringing history to life through discussion, they’re not just absorbing information — they’re experiencing it.

And when the school day ends, the learning doesn’t stop. Evening study hall and our Resident Coaching program provides dedicated time and individualized support, giving students the opportunity to ask questions, deepen their understanding, and stay engaged. Faculty are present and accessible — whether through structured one-on-one sessions or informal conversations in the dorm — offering the kind of mentorship that defines the Hun experience.

Life outside the classroom is just as meaningful. With a wide range of after-school and weekend activities — from trips into Princeton and New York City to shared dorm traditions — students build friendships, explore new interests, and create lasting memories.

“From the moment I stepped foot on Hun’s campus, I knew that I didn’t have to change a single thing about myself to fit in here; I knew every part of me and my culture would not only be accepted but celebrated.”

SARA A. '25

 

Sara A. '25

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Questions? Contact us at admiss@hunschool.org.