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Campus Life

Nichols is a place where you can find your passion. Whether in class, at play, sharing a meal in the Student Commons, or just sitting in a quiet spot talking with a friend, the campus is a place where students share feelings of familiarity, trust and belonging. Plus, with over 35 student organizations, 20 varsity sports, three international exchange programs and leading-edge programs in music, dance, theatre and art, students of all ages have countless opportunities to explore and enrich themselves every day.

Modeled like a small liberal arts college, Nichols' 30-acre campus has plenty of spaces to study, train, create and relax. Students walk along tree-lined sidewalks between classes. Many of our buildings retain their classic 19th century character with a modern flare: Large book collections populate the bookshelves of classrooms, student artwork decorates the hallways, and our state-of the art technology encourages students learning and innovation. The School is minutes away from galleries, historic houses, Olmstead parks and The Buffalo Zoo and our faculty harness all these environments to expand our students' learning.

Art Spaces

Our art rooms are large collaborative spaces for students to refine their artistic skills. With cameras, photo and video editing machines, easels, a darkroom and much more, students often come in on their free time to take advantage of all the resources to work on their own creative pursuits.

The Flickinger Performing Arts Center (FPAC) is our large theatre space where student productions, presentations and school meetings take place. It also houses music rehearsal rooms for the School orchestra and chorus.
Athletic Facilities

Our athletic facilities include turf fields, ice rinks, baseball fields, gymnasiums, basketball, squash and tennis courts, and a rock climbing wall.

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Center '63

With sustainability, flexibility and cutting-edge math and science instruction at forefront, the Class of 1963 Center for Math and Science opened in 2010. The 24,000 square-foot facility houses eight mathematics classrooms; seven Upper School science classrooms with labs; the 45-seat William G. Gisel, Jr. ’70 Lecture Hall; and the school’s Information Technology Department.
Studying & Hanging Out

There are many great areas around campus to study and spend time with friends. Our brand-new Student Commons is a modern space to eat, study and relax, and the Reading Room is the classic study space, furnished with books and wooden panels. Upper School students also often hang out in the Junior/Senior Lounge.
The Quad

When students want to take a breath of fresh air, there is plenty of green space to lounge, soak up the sun, toss a Frisbee and relax.