Application Deadlines
Start your Simmons University journey by checking your program’s deadlines and planning ahead.
Application Deadlines by Student Type
Simmons University’s women-centered undergraduate program has different deadlines based on your individual situation. Look up the deadlines by student type to find the best time to apply.
Ready to apply now? Submit your application through the Common App.
You are considered a first-year applicant if you will finish high school before enrolling, with 0–16 college credits after high school, and are 23 years old or younger.
| Application Plan | Application Deadline | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Admission | November 1 | Rolling |
| Priority Nursing | November 1 (When using the Common App to apply, please select Early Action 1/Priority Nursing under preferred admission plan) | mid-late December |
| Fall Early Action 1 | November 1 | mid–late December |
| Fall Early Action 2 | December 1 | mid–late January |
| Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award | December 1 | mid-late January |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | Rolling throughout February, March, and April |
You are considered a transfer applicant if you have earned 17 or more college-level credits after receiving your high school diploma or equivalent, and are 23 years old or younger.
General Applicants (Non-Nursing)
| Application Plan | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | November 1 |
| Summer | April 1 |
| Fall | April 1 |
Nursing Transfer Applicants
| Nursing Start Term | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall, conditional admission to finish prerequisites and general education at Simmons starting in Spring | November 1 | December 1 |
| Fall, conditional admission to finish prerequisites and general education at Simmons starting in Summer | April 1 | |
| Fall, all prerequisites and general education completed outside of Simmons | July 1 |
You qualify as a Dix Scholar or adult student if you are 24 years or older or are pursuing a second bachelor’s degree.
General Applicants (Non-Nursing)
| Application Plan | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | November 1 |
| Summer 2026 | April 1 |
| Fall 2026 | April 1 |
Nursing Applicants
| Nursing Start Term | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline | Likely Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall, conditional admission to finish prerequisites and general education at Simmons starting in Spring | November 1 | December 1 | Seats likely will be available |
| Fall, conditional admission to finish prerequisites and general education at Simmons starting in Summer | December 15 | April 1 | May have few or no seats available |
| Fall, all prerequisites and general education completed outside of Simmons | December 15 | July 1 | May have few or no seats available |
You can enroll in Simmons' Online Degree Completion program if you have earned at least 17 college-level credits. Apply using the Online Degree Completion Application.
| Application Plan | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | Rolling |
| Summer | Rolling |
| Fall | Rolling |
Have questions? We are here to help!
Office of Undergraduate Admission
The Office of Undergraduate Admission is dedicated to helping students begin their college journey at Simmons.
Each co-educational graduate program at Simmons University has its own deadlines and requirements. Be sure to check your program’s details and send in all materials on time to be considered.
If you are ready to apply, select the program name for instructions. Need help? Please contact us at [email protected].
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behavior Analysis (EdS or MS) On-campus or online | Priority: May 1 Final: June 1 | Priority: October 15 Final: November 15 | Priority: February 15 Final: March 15 |
| Behavior Analysis (PhD) | Priority: May 1 Final: July 1 | Priority: February 15 Final: March 15 | Priority: February 15 Final: March 15 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | Summer (May) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Literature (MA) | Priority: February 1 Regular: May 1 Rolling admission after May 1 | Priority: October 15 Regular: December 15 Rolling admission after December 15 | Priority: Rolling (by request) Regular: May 1 Rolling admission after May 1 |
| Children's Literature: Writing for Children (MFA) | Priority: February 1 Regular: May 1 Rolling admission after May 1 | Priority: October 15 Regular: December 15 Rolling admission after December 15 | Priority: Rolling (by request) Regular: May 1 Rolling admission after May 1 |
| Children's Literature (MA) + Children's Literature: Writing for Children (MFA) | Priority: February 1 Regular: May 1 Rolling admission after May 1 | Priority: October 15 Regular: December 15 Rolling admission after December 15 | Priority: Rolling (by request) Regular: May 1 Rolling admission after May 1 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | Summer (May) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Literature (MA) + Library and Information Science (MS) | Priority: February 1 Regular: March 15 Rolling admission after March 15 | Priority: October 15 Rolling admission after October 15 |
Please note: The MS in Education is only available to New England Center for Children employees.
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (MSEd) | Rolling |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | |
|---|---|---|
| History (MA) | Priority: February 1 Regular: May 1 Rolling admission after May 1 | Priority: October 15 Regular: December 15 Rolling admission after December 15 |
| Library and Information Science: Archives Management (MS) + History (MA) Library and Information Science: Cultural Heritage Informatics (MS) + History (MA) | Priority: February 1 Regular: March 15 Rolling admission after March 15 | Priority: October 15 Rolling admission after October 15 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Science (MS) | Priority: February 1 Regular: March 15 Rolling admission: After March 15 | Priority: October 1 Regular: December 15 Rolling admission: After December 15 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Science (MS) for those with a Bachelor’s of Information and Library Science Degree from UMaine Augusta | Priority: February 1 Regular: March 15 Rolling admission: After March 15 | Priority: October 1 Regular: December 15 Rolling admission: After December 15 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Science: Archives Management (MS) + History (MA) | Priority: February 1 Regular: March 15 Rolling admission: After March 15 | Priority: October 15 Rolling admission: After October 15 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Science: Cultural Heritage Informatics (MS) + History (MA) | Priority: February 1 Regular: March 15 Rolling admission: After March 15 | Priority: October 15 Rolling admission: After October 15 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | Summer (May) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Science: Archives Management Certificate | Priority: Rolling Regular: August 1 Rolling admission: After August 1 | Priority: Rolling Regular: December 15 Rolling admission: After December 15 | Priority: Rolling Regular: May 1 Rolling admission: After May 1 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | Summer (May) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Science: School Library Teacher Licensure | Priority: Rolling Regular: August 1 Rolling admission: After August 1 | Priority: Rolling Regular: December 15 Rolling admission: After December 15 | Priority: Rolling Regular: May 1 Rolling admission: After May 1 |
| Fall (September) | |
|---|---|
| Library and Information Science (PhD) | Regular: January 15 |
| Fall (September) | |
|---|---|
| Management | Priority: March 1 Regular: April 1 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | |
|---|---|---|
| Management Certificates: Women’s Sports Business or Nonprofit Management | Priority: Rolling Regular: August 1 Rolling admission: After August 1 | Priority: Rolling Regular: December 1 Rolling admission: After December 1 |
| Fall (September) | |
|---|---|
| Nursing (MSN): Online | Final: July 28 |
| Fall (September) | |
|---|---|
| Nursing: BSN to MSN | June 1 |
| Fall (September) | |
|---|---|
| Nursing: Direct Entry Graduate Programs | Priority: January 15 Regular: March 1 Rolling admission: After March 1 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | Summer (May) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Practice (DNP): Online | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition (MS) | Priority: May 1 Final: July 15 | Priority: October 15 Final: December 1 |
| Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Certificate | Priority: May 1 Final: July 15 | Priority: October 15 Final: December 1 |
| Dietetic Internship Program | Priority: October 8 Final: January 15 | |
| Graduate Online Certificate in Sports Nutrition | Priority: May 1 Final: June 1 | Priority: October 15 Final: December 1 |
| Summer (May) | |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy (DPT) | November 15 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | Summer (May) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health (MPH): Online Program | Priority: May 1 Final: July 15 | Priority: October 1 Final: December 15 | Priority: February 1 Final: April 15 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Policy (MPP) | Priority: February 1 Regular: May 1 Rolling admission: After May 1 | Priority: October 15 Regular: December 15 Rolling admission: After December 15 |
| Fall (September) | Spring (January) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Nutrition (Certificate) | Priority: May 1 Final: June 1 | Priority: October 15 Final: December 1 |
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Office of Graduate Admission
Whether you're coming straight from undergraduate study — or making a change mid-career — the Office of Graduate Studies Admission will help you navigate the process of applying for a graduate degree.
Rolling admission deadline: July 1 (for extended part-time MSW programs, including hybrid and non-matriculated)