Boarding
Living at Principia
Boarding at Principia provides 24/7 opportunities for students to live, learn, and grow together. That’s why students from all over the United States—and the world—choose to live on campus each year. In fact, more than 50 percent of all Upper School students are boarders.
All four of our dorms (one each for Upper and Middle School boys and girls) are safe, secure, and welcoming. In these homes, houseparents cherish, value, and support every student. And in this family-like setting, boarders form lifetime friendships and learn lifelong lessons.
Our boarding program is reserved for students who are ready to grow in their study and practice of Christian Science.
Student Perspectives
Meet a few former Upper School boarders and hear what they loved about dorm life.
Juliet
St. Louis, Missouri
Jordan
Plano, Texas
Alex
Woodland Hills, California
Lacey
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Meet Our Residential Team
Our dorm heads and houseparents bring a wealth of experience to Principia—from directing Christian Science camps to mentoring youth.
Parent Perspectives
Our Son's Journey to Attending Principia
Our Daughter Has Blossomed in the Dorm
Expanding Our Sense of Family
Important lessons don't just happen in the classroom!
Get answers to some of the most common questions about boarding life at Principia.