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Hanover is situated in the U.S. in west central New Hampshire, across the river from the state of Vermont. The town is part of the Upper Connecticut River Valley community, commonly known as the Upper Valley. Boston (Massachusetts), New York City, and Montreal (Canada) are just a few hours' drive away.

Hanover is a medium-sized town surrounded by rolling forested hills, the Connecticut River, and many lakes and ponds. Mountain ranges in both New Hampshire and Vermont are within several hours' drive. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures typically 20 degrees Fahrenheit (roughly -6 degrees Celsius) or lower, while summers can be humid and hot, with temperatures in the 80s and 90s (27–37 degrees Celsius). The town is governed by an elected board of selectmen.

Approximately 4,800 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students attend Dartmouth during fall, winter, and spring terms. During the time of the AUK internships, the entire sophomore class at Dartmouth is on campus.

Most essential resources are within walking distance of the dormitories. There is a free public bus service available on weekdays, as well as taxi service with preplanning.