Admitted Undergraduate Students
Congratulations, and welcome to Simmons!
You’re discovering more than a university—you’re finding a place where you can grow, find your voice, and become the bold leader you’re meant to be. As the only women-centered university in Boston, Simmons offers a distinctive community where you’ll be empowered to pursue your passions, challenge yourself, and shape your future.
Join a vibrant community with students from 15+ countries and 45+ states, and find your people among 50+ clubs and organizations. With Boston as your campus, you’ll have endless opportunities to explore your interests, gain real-world experience, and build connections that last a lifetime.
Next Steps for Admitted Students
Take a few minutes to review what the next steps are for becoming a Simmons Shark!
Already Committed? Enrolled Spring Students
- Setup Your Simmons Email Account
- Submit Your Simmons ID Photo
- Setup Paperless Billing and Authorized User Access
- Housing Information (First-Year and Transfer Students)
Submit your $250.00 housing deposit and housing application. All entering first-year students are required to live on campus, unless they apply for an exemption through the First-Year Housing Exemption Request process. - Submit Health Forms
- Spring Orientation: Stay tuned for more information
Additional Steps for International Students
Obtaining your F-1 Student Visa
The Form I-20 is a document demonstrating that you have been admitted to a full program of study and that you have shown sufficient financial resources to stay in the U.S. It is also a printed form of your record in SEVIS, the Student Exchange Visitor Information System, a system that maintains information on international non-immigrant students and exchange visitors in the US.
The Form I-20 will contain information about your program of study, the length of your degree program, your personal contact information, and your unique SEVIS ID number. This form allows you to apply for an F-1 visa at your local US Embassy or Consulate, enter and reenter the US, and remain in the US as a student at Simmons University. Your I-20 must be valid and up-to-date at all times.
The first step in attaining an I-20 visa is to complete the International Student Supplement Form with all of the required documents. Login to your admission portal to complete the International Student Supplement Form.
Questions? Contact Mireille McLaughlin, [email protected].
Take a few minutes to review what the next steps are for becoming a Simmons Shark!
Join us for Accepted Students Day
Congratulations! We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome you, your family, and fellow future Sharks to campus for Accepted Students Day, a celebration of your achievement and the exciting journey ahead.
Explore Our Community
We’ve designed many in person and virtual events to help you engage with our community. You’ll get an overview of Simmons University, hear from current students, and get answers to all your questions.
Connect with Future Classmates
Meet your classmates and have questions answered through our Facebook Class of 2031 group.
Connect with Simmons Admission
Share and celebrate your admission by tagging us on our Instagram account @simmonsadmission. Follow along for additional information from life as a student in Boston to stories from our students.
Chat with a Current Student
Do you have specific questions about the Simmons experience that you feel only a current student can answer? Our Sharks would love to chat about campus and academic life!
Admitted Students
Majors & Minors
Our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the opportunity to explore new subjects in ways you never thought of before.
Residential Campus
Take a virtual tour of our gated residence campus. From our nine residence halls to our state-of-the-art athletic facilities to our variety of dining halls and cafes, you'll feel right at home.
Boston: The Best College Town
What's great about Boston? Just about everything! Art, music, history, amazing cultural institutions, the nightlife, Newbury Street — and more than 300,000 other college students.
Why a Women's Undergraduate Experience
There is ample evidence that women’s undergraduate programs actually prepare women to succeed better than co-ed colleges.
Traditions at Simmons
We celebrate Simmons as a campus community all year round!
Clubs and Organizations
Simmons students are serious about keeping active and getting involved. With our wide variety of student groups on campus, there's something for everyone.
Additional Resources
We have a variety of services and support for students available at Simmons.
Simmons By the Numbers
100%
Complete Internships, Clinical Placements, Independent Research, or Field Work
With Boston as our backyard, our on-campus students have easy access to learning opportunities in the city (and beyond!)
100%
First-Year Students Receive Scholarships
We believe that your exceptional talents and hard work should be rewarded!
93%
Simmons Graduates Employed or in Grad School within Six Months of Graduation
Our focus on leadership development ensures that you build the skills and confidence you need to pursue higher positions, negotiate your salary, and leverage your career potential.
* First Destination Survey for the undergraduate class of 2025, 248 respondents out of 357 surveyed
Hear from Students
Simmons Students Honored at Bell Ringer Awards
Two Merit Awards were presented to Simmons University students at the PR Club of New England’s 58th Annual Bell Ringer Awards. Communications student Nevaeh Berenato ’26 was recognized for the article, “Concert Review: Maruja Protests with Punk at the Sinclair,” (The Simmons Voice, September 2025). The students of Studio 5 were recognized for “Elevating Pediatric Airway Health Awareness & Expertise.”
3+2 Students Launch from Simmons to Engineering
Simmons University’s 3+2 dual-degree engineering program empowers students to earn two degrees in five years: a Bachelor of Science from Simmons and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from one of our partner institutions. We spoke to three students who have completed their Simmons degree and are looking forward to the second portion of their studies this year.
Finding Her ‘Why’: One Simmons Student’s Path to Advocacy
Kayla Baillargeon ’25 ’28MSW used her personal experiences and passion for helping others to advance a career in parent advocacy. Now, by earning her online bachelor's degree and pursuing a master's at Simmons, she is gaining the skills and credentials needed to shape the growing field.
Discovering a Social Work Calling at Simmons
Brinika Hargrove ’27 found renewed hope and support through Simmons’ online degree completion program, balancing motherhood, work, and school with determination. Now pursuing social work, she’s channeling her experiences into a passion for advocacy, using her education to uplift families and communities in need.
Bringing Cancer Education to Underserved Communities
Nursing student Claire Tuquero ’26 reflects on her involvement with the Passionate Leaders Project and the clinical training she was able to achieve at several Boston hospitals.
Finding Her Place in Political Science
First-generation student and political science major Syeda Anas ’26 reflects on her involvement with the Barbara Lee Fellowship Program, and about learning to talk to people without fear of judgment.
Candor and Care: The Impact of Faculty on Returning Students
After nearly three decades in corporate leadership, Theresa Stephens-Tillmon ’27 returned to school, enrolling in Simmons’ online degree completion program to pursue a psychology degree and a new purpose: helping others get unstuck through life coaching. With the support of her instructors and the staff at Simmons, she’s embarking on these meaningful second acts and finding growth.
Overcoming Obstacles, Driving Equity
Social work major and first-generation college student Kim Richard ’26 shares her journey as an online degree completion student and how Simmons has prepared her to deliver care to clients.
Office of Undergraduate Admission
The Office of Undergraduate Admission is dedicated to helping students begin their college journey at Simmons.