Special Programs at Simmons
A variety of programs and opportunities allow students to pursue specific academic, professional, and life goals at Simmons, or at one of our affiliated colleges or universities in Boston, elsewhere in the United States, and abroad.
Academic Specialization
Honors Program
Designed for highly motivated students, the Honors Program offers an enriched curriculum through small seminars, team-taught courses, study abroad opportunities, research projects, and/or internships. The program includes co-curricular activities both on campus and in the Boston area, with faculty-led trips to the theater, film festivals, museums, and lectures throughout the year.
Learn more about the Honors Program
Dix Scholars Program for Adult Learners
The Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars program, designed for women who are 24 years or older, provides adult women with the opportunity to benefit from the unique combination of liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional study that Simmons undergraduate programs offer.
Learn more about the Dix Scholars Program
Integrated Undergrad/Graduate Programs
Our integrated undergraduate-to-graduate programs allow undergraduate students to pursue advanced degrees at Simmons or one of our affiliated colleges or universities. Most integrated programs take five or six years, and generally allow students to earn their graduate degrees in less time than traditional programs.
Learn more about Simmons integrated programs
Internships and Fieldwork
As part of their independent learning requirement (at least eight credits), Simmons students participate in internships, fieldwork, and other forms of independent study. Many Simmons students intern at Boston's world-renowned research and teaching hospitals, businesses, museums, and schools. Others pursue professional research projects. All develop skills, confidence, and perspective.
Learn more about our career preparation internships and fieldwork
Advanced Degree Preparation
Pre-Law Advising
Simmons offers pre-professional advising for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in law.
Pre-Med Program
Simmons offers an accredited pre-medical program as preparation for careers in dentistry, medicine, optometry, podiatry, or veterinary medicine.
ROTC
Simmons students may participate in Air Force or Army ROTC programs hosted by neighboring academic institutions.
- Learn more about Air Force ROTC hosted by Boston University
- Learn more about Army ROTC hosted by Northeastern
Service-Learning Courses
Simmons has a rich history of service to the community. Today, our faculty, staff, and students participate in community service as well as service learning projects, locally and internationally. Service-learning is a teaching method that combines community service with academic instruction. At Simmons, service-learning is integrated in a wide range of disciplines.
Learn more about community service opportunities at Simmons
Local, Domestic, and International Study Opportunities
Study Abroad
Many Simmons students spend a summer, semester, or year in academic programs overseas. In addition, Simmons offers an exciting range of courses that typically take place during spring semester and culminate in four weeks of intensive study abroad under the direction of Simmons faculty. Recent trips range from service learning courses in Nicaragua, to intensive courses on human rights in South Africa, nursing in Romania, politics in Egypt or Washington, D.C., women's business leadership in India, and more.
Learn more about Simmons travel programs and study abroad opportunities
Colleges of the Fenway
Through the Colleges of the Fenway academic collaboration, Simmons students may cross-register for classes and participate in social activities at five other colleges in our neighborhood: Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Wheelock College.
Learn more about the Colleges of the Fenway
Domestic Exchanges
Simmons offers domestic exchanges with American University's Washington Semester Program in Washington, D.C.; Belmont University or Fisk College in Nashville, Tennessee; Mills College in Oakland, California; and Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Talk with your advisor if you would like to participate in the domestic exchange program.
