MySimmons
MySimmons (my.simmons.edu) is the online community for current students, faculty and staff. You'll find:
- Online services, such as WebMail, AARC and eLearning
- Campus events and announcements
- Community Blogs
- Online Groups
- Online Course Catalog
- A comprehensive list of offices
- The Library and Technology websites
- And more!
Orientation
Simmons College's Orientation offers you the opportunity to meet other new students, create an academic schedule, learn about cocurricular opportunities at Simmons, and explore Boston.
Sharing ideas with both new and current students and meeting faculty members and administrators who will help ensure your success is crucial for any orientation. However, discovering the spirit of Simmons through its people and community may be the most memorable part of this experience.
Most importantly, Orientation will help you to CONNECT with students, faculty, staff, Boston, and much more.
Academic Calendars
Each School at Simmons has its own academic calendar. Below are links to each calendar:
Looking for the events calendar? Check out MySimmons events »
Registrar
The Office of the Registrar maintains student records and reports data based on this information to the Simmons community and to specific outside agencies. Services to students include:
- class registration;
- grade and transcript reports;
- evaluation of transfer credit and fulfillment of all-college degree requirements;
- final exam schedules;
- Colleges of the Fenway cross-registration; and more.
Student Financial Services
Student Financial Services at Simmons College is here to guide you as you manage your student account and finance your education.
You and your family have the primary responsibility for these functions, and we are here to provide clarification, options, and support. Every student should pay close attention to the many critical procedures, dates and deadlines that affect his/her student account.
We know that managing your account and financing your education can sometimes be complicated and overwhelming. That's why we're here to help. To contact someone in our office, click here for our directory and contact details.
Technology
Technology is integrated throughout the Simmons community--and curriculum. Tools and services include wireless Internet access, Web-enhanced coursework, and online services, from course registration to job recruiting. Every student has a Simmons email account, as well as space on the web and file servers, which can be accessed from anywhere.
Quick Links
Student Life
Located in Boston's vibrant Fenway neighborhood, Simmons offers a warm and welcoming community infused with urban benefits.
Our beautiful campus is literally surrounded by music and fine arts, medical care and research, politics, grassroots activism, and the resounding cheers of Red Sox fans at legendary Fenway Park.
We share the neighborhood with more than a dozen other colleges and universities, as well as hospitals, research centers, restaurants, parks, performance venues, and museums.
Student Parking
Student parking is available at the main academic campus garage, accessible from Avenue Louis Pasteur. Parking options include our new flexible ParkingCash daily rate program and our semester permit program.
Simmons College is committed to helping commuters find alternatives to driving. We are located in an area with extensive public transportation options including trolleys, trains, commuter rail, and buses. To encourage public transit use, student are eligible for significant discounts through our semester MBTA pass program. Walking, biking, and carpooling are some other commuter alternatives available. Please review the parking website for commuting options and feel free to contact the Campus Card Office with any questions.
What is MySimmons?
Now that you've decided to attend Simmons, we want to introduce a new website to you — MySimmons — that contains a wealth of information and online services that will be of particular interest to you as a current student. Below is a list of highlights:
Online Services
While you'll have ready access to Webmail, eLearning and AARC right from the new MySimmons home page, we've now gathered together every online service Simmons offers in one place. Moreover, once you login, you'll only see services that apply to you — so, students, staff and faculty will each have a unique view of applicable options. This way, it will be easier to find the service you are looking for.
Campus Events and Announcements
If you want to see what's happening at Simmons, check out campus events and announcements. Each has a dedicated screen for viewing and managing items sent to you. You can mark items as important, or delete them. Moreover, you can subscribe to posts by category. If you opt-out of a category, you will only receive an item from that category if it is truly "critical," so the volume of information sent your way is entirely up to you!
Blogs
Personal web publishing is a click away. You no longer need to know anything about HTML or FTP. Just login to the Portal, select "Blogs" and start publishing. You can also fill out your profile so friends and colleagues can find you online.
Online Groups
Have you ever wanted to share documents, notes, calendars and files with a group at Simmons? Now, it's as easy as clicking a button to create a new group. Any content posted can be set as private to the group or made public. This is handy for sharing information with group members, or posting promotional items about your activities for everyone to see.
Online Course Catalog
You can find courses and register online using AARC. For your convenience, we also make the course catalog available on MySimmons so you can search without having to login to AARC.
Offices
This is the place to find any office on campus. You can view offices alphabetically, or by category.
People Directories
Looking for someone? Check out our online directories. Note that student and alumnae/i directories will require a password to access. Use your Simmons ID and password to access the student directory. Alums will need to register with Alumnet, the alumnae/i online community, to access the alumnae/i directory.
Other Information
Getting Started
What Computer to Buy
Simmons Technology has developed a list of recommended specs to guide your purchase of a Mac or PC. Simmons also offers special pricing through the online Apple or Dell stores.
How to Set Up Your Simmons Email
Check our Student Technology website for details on accessing your Simmons email. This section of our site also has all the details you need for using the technology available throughout campus.
Living on the Residence Campus
If you're interested in living on campus, check out this Residence Life page with details for new students.
Your Fenway Card (Student I.D.)
Your student ID, known as the Fenway Card, is your official identification. It provides access to many parts of the campus, including the Library, Sports Center, Labs and print stations, is the way in which you pay for meals on your meal plan, and can hold "Fenway Cash," a convenient pre-paid spending account you can replenish anytime online.
Choosing a Meal Plan
Dining on campus is easy with a meal plan. Just swipe your Fenway Card and go. Many plans offer discounts that save you money or include guest meals. Visit our website for details.
Buying Your Books
The College Bookstore is located on the ground floor of the Main College Building. You can also visit us online, to purchase textbooks, clothing and more.
Registering for Classes
The "Academic and Administrative Resource Center" (AARC) provides access to course management and schedules, among other online services, to current students, faculty and staff. If you have questions, feel free to get in touch with the staff of the Registar's Office.
