Orientation offers you the opportunity to meet other Dix Scholars, select your courses, and learn about the variety of resources available to you. Most importantly, you will get to know the essence of Simmons through its faculty, staff and students. You will talk and share ideas with both new and returning students, and you will meet faculty members and administrators who will share insights that can help in your transition to Simmons. The connections you make during Dix Scholars Orientation will be useful as you pursue your studies at Simmons.
If you have any questions about the Dix Scholars Orientation, please call the Office of Student Leadership and Activities at 617-521-2429 or e-mail orientation@simmons.edu.
Fall Orientation
Fall Orientation builds upon Summer Orientation, and there are some important sessions at Fall Orientation not offered at Summer Orientation. While Dix Scholars are welcome at all parts of Fall Orientation, a condensed version of the schedule has been created specifically for Dix Scholars on Wednesday, September 7.
Wednesday, September 7
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Mathematics Competency Exam
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Honor Code (Mandatory)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Know Your Tech
11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Dix Scholars Luncheon
11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Academic Advising (for students who have not registered for classes for Fall 2011)
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Undergraduate Honors Convocation
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Dix/Commuter Tea
Other Orientation Events
Opening Address, College Welcome and Luncheon
The Opening Address, College Welcome, and Luncheon is open to all incoming students and their families and will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 4 on the Residence Campus.
Navigating Your Road Map:
This session was offered by the College Registrar at Summer Orientation and reviewed academic requirements and resources. Dix Scholars who were unable to attend this session in June will have two opportunities to attend a session which will review this important information
- Monday, September 5, 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
- Friday, September 9, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (will also include a Registrar Open House and an opportunity to ask questions about your specific schedule).
Support for Dix Scholars
While students in the Dix Scholars program enjoy the full benefits of the range of services provided to all Simmons students, Simmons College realizes that the challenge of returning to school later in life requires particular support systems and skills development. The Office of the Dean for Student Life offers tailored support and advising to Dix Scholars, encouraging and supporting you as you work to attain your goals, while recognizing your need to balance student life, work, family, and numerous other obligations.
Other Information
Contact
orientation@simmons.edu
Phone: 617-521-2429
Get Involved
Additional Information for Incoming Students
- New Resident Student Information
- Commuter Student Information
- Student Leadership and Activities
- Fenway Card (Student ID)
- Parking information for Commuter Students
- Meal Plan Information
- Residence Campus Services
- Simmons College Bookstore
- Student Financial Services
- Technology for Students
- Things to Do and See in Boston
