About Simmons

Your unique leadership journey starts at Simmons. You'll define what success means to you, and we'll help you get there.

Why Simmons

At Simmons, leaders make themselves. You won’t sit back and wait for eureka moments. You won’t hope for explicit instructions to land in your lap. Rather, you’ll work, discover and evolve.

President and Leadership

Accessible and accountable, our administration leads by example. And we hold firm to one purpose: to work for you.

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Undergraduate Programs

At Simmons, you'll roll up your sleeves and contribute to a unique community of curious, compassionate and ambitious people. Your future starts here.

Graduate Programs

Whether you're coming straight from undergraduate study or making a change mid-career, our programs will help you make your next move.

Schools & Departments

Our schools and departments offer specialized resources to support and challenge you. Find yours.

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Graduate Admission

Discovering your life's work is a journey. Preparing for it starts at Simmons. Take the first step.

Student Financial Services

Explore your scholarship and financial aid options.

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Athletics

On the field, in the pool or in the stands -- find the best way to show your Shark Pride!

Activities & Organizations

Find and do what moves you. With over 80 student groups, a campus art gallery, varsity sports, performances and events, there's something happening on campus every day!

Student Services

You'll find everything you need on campus — from medical resources to keep you healthy to technical support to keep your computer running.

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Alumnae/i and Friends

Strengthen your relationship with Simmons today.

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Rekindle friendships. Make new business contacts. Connect with kindred spirits.

Giving to Simmons

You can have a transformative impact on our world, starting at Simmons.

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School of Library & Information Science

School of Library and Information Science

A powerful opportunity to educate, inform, and serve the communities in which we live.

The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) is a national leader with top-rated faculty, prestigious alumnae/i, and great locations in Boston and SLIS West (South Hadley, and Amherst, Massachusetts). Students can also complete the Master's of Library and Information Science program and the Archives Management concentration entirely online, or in blended online and face-to-face format.

U.S. News & World Report ranked the Master's in Library and Information Science 12th in the nation. Our Archives Management concentration is ranked 3rd among Archives & Preservation programs, our Library Services to Children concentration ranked 4th for Services for Children and Youth programs, our School Library Teacher concentration ranked 9th among School Library Media programs, and our Cultural Heritage concentration ranked 12th among Digital Librarianship programs.

In the School of Library and Information Science, you'll have direct and frequent access to faculty who pride themselves on being personal mentors. You'll work closely with classmates in an engaging, supportive classroom environment, be it face-to-face or through our innovative online programs.