We have seven single-sex dorms on campus; four for boys (Sheehan House, Carmody House, Havemeyer House, and Hickory Hearth) and three for girls (Duffy House, Carter House, and South House). Our largest dorm — Carmody — houses 50 upper form students, and our smallest dorm — Hickory Hearth — houses 10 students.

About 70% (or 228) of our students live on campus.

Students! You will be welcomed by an athletic team or proctors from your dorm who will enthusiastically help you get settled into your new home. 

Most of our rooms are singles so you are able to have privacy when you need it but can still socialize easily, though most dorms also have a few double rooms. 

Most dorms are split by age group, but you will be living with students from your own form, as well as students from forms above and/or below you. Our students come from all over the US and from 16 different countries, so our dorms are a real melting pot of cultures and interests. You’ll meet some of your best friends here!

Our students have a wide range of activities available every weekend and several evenings per week. With everything from ski trips and Broadway plays, to school dances and community service, to mall trips and meals at local eateries, there is always something to do. Quaint downtown New Milford is just a few minutes walk down the hill and students can find everything they need in a safe and compact environment. Of course, if relaxing is more your thing, you can do that too! Our new student center and cafe in the Steers Center are perfect for hanging out and spending time with your friends.

Every dorm has at least three faculty apartments attached where your dorm parents live. Your dorm parents are there to support you with whatever you need — homework help, advice, surprise ice cream parties, puppy cuddles (there are over 20 faculty dogs on campus), dorm bonding nights — you name it. Each dorm also has several Fifth and Sixth Form Proctors who look out for you and help you feel at home. They are all returning students at Canterbury and go through extensive training for their role. You can go to them with questions, concerns, and anything else you need. 

You’ll find the essentials — a bed, desk, dresser, closet, and wifi — and the rest is up to you! Our students really make the rooms their own, and we even have a dorm decorating contest at the beginning of the year. You’ll find shared bathrooms right down the hall, and each dorm has a common room with couches, TV, microwave, fridge, and games.

Yes, and while they may take some getting used to, all of our rules are designed to keep our students safe and to help them grow to become even more responsible and independent. When our students graduate, they are confident, self-reliant and ready for college (and life!). Each dorm has quiet study hours from 8:00–10:00pm Sunday–Friday, with check-in at 10:00pm and lights-out at 11:00pm. There are frequent room inspections, and students are expected to keep their rooms clean and tidy. 

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided by our excellent dining hall Monday–Saturday, and brunch and dinner are offered on Sundays. We always have multiple options for a delicious hot meal (including vegetarian and vegan choices), a well stocked salad and yogurt bar, as well as a daily deli bar with Boar’s Head products and panini machine to grill your own sandwiches to perfection. On Fridays, you can even enjoy a tasty bagel and all the works from our bagel bar. Be on the lookout for fun pop-up’s, too — our head chef loves to surprise the community with ice cream sundae bars, gourmet donuts, cereal nights, and more! We try to source most of our food locally and make an effort to offer premium organic products. When the dining hall is closed, our Commons Cafe in the Steers Center is open so you can purchase what you need to get you through the day. Students also have the opportunity to order food in from our myriad local restaurants, or make their own simple meals in the dorms’ common rooms.

During a typical school year, all day students have access to the dorms during the day, so they can change for practice, study in private, and stay over when they need to.

However, in an effort to keep our students safe and healthy, day students will NOT have access to dorm rooms in the 2020-21 academic year (though this is subject to change).

Regardless, our Day students are included in all aspects of student and residential life so they can truly feel like our hilltop is their home away from home!