Residential Life

Why Wasatch Academy? At Wasatch Academy, a student’s education process does not end in the classroom.

Each student grows into him or herself because of the care extended by full-time residential life faculty, providing an environment for the student to mature and find his or her own way of creating and learning. Our residential life faculty strives to prepare a student for life at college, providing opportunities to develop personally, socially, and academically, while still exercising personal freedom and accountability, under supervision with appropriate boundaries. Living on this campus amongst Wasatch Academy faculty and students in an intimate, nurturing community, allows your child to find their unique identity, develop talents, enjoy an extended family, and establish friendships for life.

  1. Educated – minimum Bachelor's degree required
  2. Experienced with adolescent needs
  3. Care about and passionate about supporting adolescents
  4. Keen on current issues facing adolescents
  5. Plan and deliver curriculum within the dorms on topics promoting growth and development
  6. Knows each student individually
  7. Assesses and reevaluates a student's progress, providing positive encouragement and motivational support when needed
  8. Acknowledges homesickness or "bad days"
  9. Available to their students 24/7
  10. Provides a safe environment and a family atmosphere
  1. We create a unique environment where 100% of our boarding students live with students from around the world.
  2. We foster global thinkers.
  3. We celebrate differences of all kinds, including cultural and religious differences.
  4. We observe and celebrate many global holidays.

Our Dorm Parents deliver a well developed, research based curriculum to the students weekly. The curriculum covers areas important for adolescent growth in aspects such as social, emotional, academic, relational, and accountability growth.

Residential Life Mission Statement

Wasatch Academy boarding students develop self-reliance, independence, and accountability while learning to appreciate diverse perspectives in a safe environment.

What Makes us different?

Dorm Parents

It is our full-time professional Dorm Parents who truly have their fingers on the pulse of the campus. Each Dorm Parent lives on site with their family. The Dorm Parent:

  • Knows each student individually
  • Assesses and reevaluates a student’s progress constantly, providing positive encouragement and motivational support when needed
  • Acknowledges homesickness or "bad days"
  • Is available to their students 24/7
  • Provides a safe environment and a family atmosphere

Student Leadership Opportunities

The vast opportunities for student leadership include Dorm Prefects. They are:

  • Mentors and student leaders in the dorm for students
  • Called upon by the Dorm Parent to assist with Dorm management
  • Rewarded for their commitment and service

Study Hours

Academics are a priority. Study hours are provided each evening in the dorms.

  • Dorm Parents are available during this time to monitor student’s productivity, communicate with teachers and offer encouragement.