Undergraduate Orientation will take place from Sunday, September 4, 2011 through Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Please note that all first-year and transfer students regardless of whether or not they live on campus are expected to attend the Orientation events on each day of Orientation. We also encourage you to attend other activities through the first week of classes, including the Student Organization Fair.
A downloadable copy of the Orientation schedule will be online shortly, but please read below for Orientation Schedule.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
| 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Orientation Check-in and Resident Student Move-in |
| At Orientation check-in, you will receive your Orientation Materials and Fenway Card (if you have already had a photo taken; if you have not had your picture taken or submitted your photo, you will be able to submit it at this time). |
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| Please see "Resident Students" for more information about move-in. |
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| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Commuter Student Orientation |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Opening Address, College Welcome, and Luncheon |
| 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. |
Orientation Group Meetings |
| 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. |
First Floor Meeting (Resident Students) |
| 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
Commuter Student Organization Welcome and Dinner |
| 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
| 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. |
Hypnotist Steve Marino |
Monday, September 5, 2011
| 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. |
Navigating Your Road Map |
| 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. |
Honor Code or Insider's Guide to Life at Simmons |
| 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. |
Honor Code or Insider's Guide to Life at Simmons |
| Note: you will be assigned which time to attend each of the sessions listed above |
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| 12:00 - 1:20 p.m. |
Lunch with your Orientation Leader |
| 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. |
F.A.C.E.S. (First-Year Appreciation of Cultural Experiences at Simmons) |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Boston at Night |
| 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Quadside LateNite: Decorate Your Room |
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
| 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. , 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. |
Mathematics Competency Exam |
| note: if you need to take this exam, you will be assigned a specific time. |
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| 7:30 - 8:45 a.m., 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. |
Language Placement Exam (French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin Chinese) |
| For languages other than those listed above, please contact the Center for Academic Achievement to arrange a time for the exam. (caa@simmons.edu) |
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| 9:00 - 11:50 a.m. |
Orientation Group Meeting, "Know Your Tech," and "Ultimate Money Skills" |
| Note: you will rotate among these three sessions with your Orientation group. |
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| 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch with your Orientation Leader |
| 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Choose Your Journey |
| You will be able to choose from a variety of options for activities, including Yoga, Kayaking, or tours of Boston. |
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| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
Pep Rally Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Support Our Simmons Sharks! Field Hockey and Volleyball Games |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Evening Entertainment: Maria Falzone presents: "Sex Rules!" |
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
Pre-Med and Pre-Health Advising |
| 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. |
Honors Program Welcome |
| 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. |
Advising for Students Planning on Applying for Nursing |
| 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. |
Preparing for a Career in Business |
| 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. 11:00 - 11:55 a.m. |
Information Sessions (each session will be offered twice) |
| Involvement, Service, Athletics . . . Oh My! Getting Involved at Simmons |
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| Finding a Balance: Living a Healthy Lifestyle as a Simmons Student |
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| Help Wanted: Student Employment Opportunities |
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| It Takes More than a Resume to Land a Job! |
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| Study Abroad: From Fenway to France (and beyond!) |
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| 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. |
Career Education Center Open House |
| 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. |
Spiritual Life Open House |
| 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Academic Advising (for students who still need to be advised) |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Simmons 101 Meeting (for all first-year students) |
| 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. |
Undergraduate Honors Convocation |
| 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. |
Hall Teas |
| 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Volleyball Open Try-Outs |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Orientation and Reception for Admitted Nursing Students |
| 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.. |
SGA Presents: Back 2 School Bash! |
| 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. . |
Novice Crew Information Meeting |
| 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. | All Hall Meeting |
Thursday, September 8, 2011
First Day of Classes!
Friday, September 9, 2011
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Connections Carnival: Student Involvement Fair and BBQ
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
