Experience Simmons
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Simmons University is a community of higher learning that has been uniting passion with purpose since 1899.
Whether you are an undergraduate seeking a bachelor's degree or a graduate student looking to advance or change your career, we are committed to providing you with the leadership and skills you need to not only arrive, but thrive in your life's work.
A Women-Centered Undergraduate Experience
Studying at Simmons provides you with unique opportunities for leadership, scholarship, activism, and lifelong connections.
A Co-Educational Graduate Experience
Our nationally recognized graduate programs combine theory and practice, challenging you to see more broadly, think more deeply, and excel in your chosen field.
A Vibrant Online Community
Earn your degree on your schedule. In our tight-knit digital campus, faculty know you by name. Dedicated advisors support you every step of the way.
Find Your Program
At Simmons, our customizable, interdisciplinary curriculum empowers you to explore new subjects in ways you may never have imagined. Our undergraduate programs challenge and inspire you while preparing you for a rewarding future. Our co-educational graduate programs help you make your next move, whether you're coming straight from undergraduate study or advancing your career.
Space to Grow. Opportunity to Thrive.
Leadership is a tangible practice woven into student life and our culture. Effective leadership is “everyday leadership,” and it can come from anyone, anywhere.
Research and fellowships are essential to your academic journey. They prepare you for a thriving career by pairing scholarship with real-world experience.
If your goal is to create change, you’ll find the support you need at Simmons. You’ll work closely with faculty who invest in your growth and challenge you to think bigger.
What Makes Us Different
At Simmons, you can enjoy both top academic and professional programs in the center of Boston and a friendly campus community that feels like home.
“Simmons faculty have an expectation for us to be professional, but they want to work alongside us, like colleagues. They want to teach us and learn from us. That is really special. I can always go to their offices and ask questions about life, classes, anything.”
Emma Radlinski ’24 ’26DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
“Choosing Simmons also means choosing yourself. The small class sizes, inspiring community, and unmatched location and opportunities will help you achieve your biggest dreams.”
Claire Tuquero ’26
Nursing
“This city has lots of opportunities for connection, exploration, and learning, especially with the number of libraries, archives, and museums. Most of the people I have met in Boston have been supportive, eager to share about their work, and willing to help and give people a chance.”
Sydney Villegas ’26MS
Library and Information Science
Real-World Learning at Simmons
Small College Feel, Big University Impact
Our Boston campus offers easy access to internships, jobs, and many degree choices. Our close-knit, supportive community is the perfect environment to earn your undergraduate or graduate degree.
Discover the Simmons Edge
The Simmons Edge is our integrated academic and experiential journey for undergraduates, designed to prepare you for career success faster and more affordably. You will receive personalized support to explore your passions and connect academic work to your career goals. The Edge also offers the chance to earn a graduate degree in less time and at a significantly reduced cost.
Life at Simmons
In the Heart of Boston
Home to approximately 300,000 students, Boston is a center of higher education, bringing together a community of educators, administrators, and student service professionals unlike anywhere else in the world.
Easy Access to Internships and Clinical Rotations
Located in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, our campus is just minutes from the Longwood Medical Area. Here, you’ll find abundant opportunities for internships and clinical rotations at prestigious hospitals and medical research facilities.
Culture and History within Walking Distance
There are an endless number of things to do right around the corner from the Simmons campus, including several art museums, concert halls, restaurants, and historic Fenway Park. Many of these locations offer free admission to students.
The Simmons Community
