Student Life
at Nichols CollegeAt Nichols College, nestled in the beautiful, rolling hills of Dudley, Massachusetts, student life is all about connection, opportunity, and growth.
Here, you’ll experience a tight-knit campus community where classmates become collaborators and professors who know you by name. Nichols College student life blends academic rigor with 200+ acres of space to explore, from our scenic golf course to the 250+ annual campus events that make every week different. With more than 40 clubs and organizations, leadership programs and campus traditions, you’ll find countless ways to get involved, make lasting friendships and build the skills that carry you forward, on campus and beyond.
200+
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annual campus events
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clubs and organizations
What to Expect at a Private College in Massachusetts
Choosing a small, private New England college means you’ll never feel like just a number. At Nichols, students benefit from personalized attention, strong faculty relationships and a collaborative campus culture that encourages everyone to succeed together. Every student finds their place and has a home on the Hill. Our location, close to Boston, Worcester, Providence and Hartford, offers easy access to internships and networking. The full four-season New England experience offers activities from hiking to skiing to fishing, with world-class museums, concert halls, historical sites and pro sports venues within an hour’s drive from campus.
A Supportive, Connected Community
Our Student Involvement team provides a jam-packed on-campus experience. Student life and campus activities at Nichols College bring students together throughout the year. Events hosted by Resident Assistants in their residence halls allow students to get to know who they’re living with; the best friendships begin here! Whether you’re tie-dying t-shirts or meeting a reality tv star as they make a campus visit, you’ll always be active on the Hill. While Resident Advisors help students settle in and stay engaged, faculty advisors and the Academic Resource Center provide one-on-one guidance throughout your journey. This sense of community is the core of the Nichols College student experience.
Interested in planning events? Join our Campus Activities Board, a club where students make the calls and decide what kind of activities to host.
Fitness and Recreation
From NCAA Division III varsity athletics to club and intramural sports, Nichols offers first-class fitness facilities and opportunities for competition, teamwork and fun.
Student Activities
Our 40+ clubs and organizations bring energy to campus in a meaningful way. Get involved!
Student Safety and Support
Our campus takes student wellness seriously, from safety to health to academic support. Check out the many ways we prioritize students.
Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
At Nichols College, we believe learning doesn’t stop when class ends. Get involved in student government, volunteer projects, or leadership programs that build confidence and skills for life after college. You’ll also find internship opportunities and service learning experiences that connect coursework to the real world.
We help you graduate ready to lead in business and beyond.
Living the Nichols Experience
Life on the Nichols College campus means having everything you need right on campus: comfort, community and convenience. Nichols offers housing for every stage of college life, from first-year halls like Shamie to suite-style and apartment-style options for upperclassmen in the Copper Beech I and II.
Resident Assistants often host events that make it easy to meet people and feel at home.
Each building includes Wi-Fi, secure card access, and free laundry.
Our on-campus amenities enhance students’ daily lives. Nichols dining has options for every appetite: grab a pizza with friends, build your own salad or head to the stir fry section or omelet bar.
Beyond the dining halls, students enjoy fitness and recreation facilities, walking trails and outdoor spaces across our 220-acre campus, including the Dudley Hill Golf Club at Nichols College, our student-run, on-campus golf course.
Housing
Every residence hall has wifi, cable television, easy and secure card access, free washers and dryers, and more!
Dining
From delicious pizza to a fresh omelet bar, we’ve got you covered. Explore our dining plans to find what suits you best.
Fels Student Center
Living and learning in a close-knit college means that the heart of Nichols’ campus life is the Fels Student Center. It’s where students gather for freshly made food and gourmet coffee, and group study sessions in the trading room, complete with dual-monitor workstations. It’s also home to student clubs and organizations and evening or weekend events like bingo, comics, guest speakers, and movie screenings. There’s always something happening at Fels.
Student Involvement at Nichols College
The Student Involvement Office helps students make the most of their Nichols experience through leadership, service, and co-curricular programming. Questions about campus life? Please contact the Office of Student Involvement at 508-213-2104.
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