Residential Life & Wellness

RESIDENTIAL LIFE & STUDENT WELLNESS

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Residential life at Marvelwood is designed to feel like home—a place where students are known, supported, and encouraged to make the most of their time outside the classroom. With a strong sense of community, plenty of opportunities for fun, and faculty who live and engage alongside students, life on campus is active, connected, and full of heart.

RES LIFE AT-A-GLANCE

85%

BOARDING STUDENTS

84% domestic

16% international

10+ FACULTY DOGS TO LOVE

4 DORMS ON CAMPUS

2 NUMBER OF NIGHTS DAY STUDENTS CAN STAY ON CAMPUS

81% OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE FACULTY LIVE ON CAMPUS

84% OF FACULTY CONTRIBUTE TO RESIDENTIAL LIFE

RESIDENTIAL LIFE HIGHLIGHTS

Faculty-Driven Community: Residential faculty are teachers, coaches, advisors, dorm parents...there’s no separate residential life faculty, just one unified community.

Day Students are Included: Each day student is assigned a room they can call home up to two nights a week and can join all residential life activities.

Student Leadership: Prefects (trained student leaders) help create a positive dorm environment and support their peers.

Shared Responsibility: Students take on light dorm jobs that build a sense of ownership and care for shared spaces.

Daily Free Time: Students can enjoy common rooms, open gym, walks, bike rides, or downtime with friends.

Evening & Weekend Fun: On-campus activities include pickup sports, trivia nights, fire pits, movie nights, Bingo and video game tournaments. Students can choose an off-campus trip to the mall, bowling alley, or movies. Special trips include Broadway, Comic-Con, escape rooms, paintball, and pro-sports games.

Student-Driven Activities: Students have a voice in planning everything from clubs and dances to themed spirit weeks, Bingo nights and Manhunt. Our philosophy is “For the students, by the students.”

At Marvelwood, the residential experience balances independence and structure, responsibility and relaxation—all within a close-knit, caring community.

STUDENT WELLNESS

At Marvelwood, there are no cracks to fall through because every student is known, seen, and supported. Wellness isn’t a separate program here; it’s woven into daily life. Whether in class, on the playing field, in the dorm, or over dinner, students are surrounded by caring adults who are deeply invested in their well-being. This constant connection builds trust, community, and the confidence students need to thrive.

We also recognize that wellness is not one-size-fits-all. Marvelwood meets students where they are—emotionally, socially, and developmentally—with flexible, compassionate support that evolves alongside them.

WELLNESS SUPPORT INCLUDES:

A Network of Care: Faculty, advisors, coaches, dorm parents, counselors, health staff, and peers all contribute to each student’s network of care.

Prefects & Peer Support: Trained student leaders use the BeBold curriculum to mediate conflict and offer meaningful peer support in the dorms.

Daily Adult Connection: Students interact with multiple trusted adults every day, including teachers, dorm parents, and coaches.

Connections Program: Connections offers a safe, judgment-free space where students build life skills, personal insight, and a strong sense of belonging. Small-group sessions focus on socialemotional learning, communication, and stress management, while helping students explore their interests and uncover their authentic selves.

On-Campus Counseling: Licensed professionals from Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals are available on campus every weekday for both scheduled and drop-in sessions.

Faculty Training: Ongoing professional development equips faculty to support the emotional and developmental needs of adolescents.

24/7 Support Culture: With adults living and working alongside students, Marvelwood offers a round-the-clock safety net of care and connection.