Welcome! Your journey at Simmons University starts now
Welcome! Your journey at Simmons University starts now. We're so thrilled that you've been accepted to Simmons and can't wait for you to join our community. For Fall 2024 admitted first-year students, the May 1 deposit deadline has been extended to May 15 to give you more time with your decisions.
Congratulations and Welcome to Simmons!
We are thrilled that you are considering what we believe to be not only an exceptional institution, but a transformational one as well. At Simmons, you’ll grow and flourish, find your voice, and build the skills to be a bold leader.
Each year we have the opportunity to welcome a remarkable group of students into our diverse community with 47 countries represented, 48 states represented, and over 70+ clubs and organizations.
Get ready to take in the city lights, explore your interests, engage in real-world experiences, and meet life-changing people!
Reserve your place
The deposit deadline for first-year students for Fall 2024 has been extended to May 15.
Next Steps for Fall 2024 Students
Take a few minutes to review what the next steps are for becoming a Simmons Shark!
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 of your questions.
Connect with future classmates
Meet your classmates and have questions answered through our Class of 2028 Facebook 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!
Parent Resources
Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to Simmons University! Take a look at upcoming parent events.
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%
of students complete internships, clinical placements, independent research, or field work.
With Boston as our backyard, our students have easy access to learning opportunities in the city (and beyond!)
91%
of Simmons grads are 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.
97%
of Simmons grads are employed in a field related to their major or program.
Our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the edge you need to find the perfect job after graduation.
Meet our Woman on Campus
"I really believe that Simmons provides the resources and support necessary to make your college experience unique to your needs and dreams." Meet our Our Woman on Campus, Saloni Kumar ‘23. Through video and blogging, Saloni gives us a closer view of the undergraduate culture of Simmons!
Hear from students
Discovering Purpose and Community through Art, Service, and Song
Arts Administration major Calla Savelson ’24 shares how she gained professional experience and build a community for herself during her time at Simmons.
Self-Curating the College Experience: Sojourn in Spain, Scientific Research, and Senior Care
Public Health major Abigail Bloom ’24 discusses her study abroad experience, the research projects she has participated in, and some of her favorite courses at Simmons.
“Taking up Space” with Coding, Advocacy, and Community
Computer Science major Adriana Lizeth (“Liz”) Campuzano Martinez ’24 shares a bit about all of the ways she was involved on campus — from hackathons to being a Resident Assistant to hosting a radio show. She also shares what it was like for her as a first-generation international student.
Celebrating a Safe Space for Survivors with the Peer Education and Support Group Betsy’s Friends
Julia Wilen ’24, a double major in Spanish and Women’s and Gender Studies, with a minor in Literature and Writing, began her work supporting survivors of violence before she came to Simmons and stayed involved throughout her time at the University.
Developing a Personal Passion into to a Capstone Research Project
Exercise Science student and Barbara Lee Fellow Haleigh St.Hilaire ’24 explores the intersection of Exercise Science and Public Health through her internship at the Massachusetts State House.
Discovering an Empowering Atmosphere, Supportive Mentors, and Leadership Opportunities at Simmons
Neurobiology major Debora Edouard ’24 discusses her favorite moments at Simmons, her research, and her unique experience as a first-generation college student.
Enjoying the Opportunities at Simmons: From Studying Abroad to Internships to Research
Political Science and Spanish double major Estela Raya-Fouts ’24 discusses impactful internships, catching the travel bug, her favorite course and more Simmons memories.
Flourishing in the Community at Simmons and Completing Meaningful Internships
Bella Yee ’24 is a Public Relations and Marketing Communications major, with minors in Business and Public Policy. She is the Communications Director for the Student Government Association and Co-President of the Communications Liaison. Yee also interned for the Massachusetts legislature, most recently for the Office of Representative Adrianne Ramos.