First Bite Orientation is your formal introduction to the Simmons University community, and it takes place in two parts over the summer. In June, we are excited to welcome new first-year and transfer students and their families for a one-day Orientation (June 11 or 12). In the Fall, we’ll kick off Orientation on Saturday, August 29th and it will run through Tuesday Sept. 1.
Register for Session 1: June 11, 2026 Register Session 2: June 12, 2026
Locations will be available in the program you will receive at check-in
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am -8:50 am | Check in: All Aboard the Class of 2030 and Transfer Students! |
| 9:00 am -9:30 am | University Welcome: Your official welcome to Simmons. Join Provost Stephanie Cosner, Vice President of Student Engagement and Dean of Students, Rae-Anne Butera, and Director of the CLE, Christy Lusiak, to kick things off! |
| 9:45 am -10:15 am | Shiver of Sharks: Meet your Orientation Leader in groups of 10-12. |
| 10:30 am -11:30 am | Campus Life Conductors Panel: Join team members from Res Life, Accessibility, Dining, the Health Center, and Student Engagement for updated information and Q&A. |
| 11:30 am -12:30 pm | Skip the Small Talk: Speed Friending! You'll get a chance to mingle and engage with all of your future classmates. |
| 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Fuel your Tank: Enjoy a burrito bowl lunch and then informally engage with 20+ campus partners as part of our Resource Fair. |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Get Your Sea Legs: Choose a session designed to help you learn more about the day-to-day life of a Simmons Student, how to get involved, or more about opportunities in the Greater Boston area. |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | PLANning Your Journey: Hear about some of the courses in our Gen Ed program (PLAN) and learn how to register for classes. |
| 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Last Stop: Closing, Swag, Treats: We'll give you some swag and ply you with sweets before you hit the road! |
Locations will be available in the program you will receive when you check-in
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am - 8:50 am | Check in: All Aboard the Class of 2030 and Transfer Students! |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | University Welcome: Your official welcome to Simmons. Join Provost Stephanie Cosner, Vice President of Student Engagement and Dean of Students, Rae-Anne Butera, and Director of the CLE, Christy Lusiak, to kick things off! |
| 9:45 am - 10:15 am | Coffee Break & 5k Foot View: Career Readiness@Simmons. Vice President of Student Success and Diversity Nakeisha Cody and Associate Provost Leanne Doherty to learn more about how we prepare your students for their life's work. |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Get Your Sea Legs Part 1: Choose a session designed to help you learn more about the day-to-day life of a Simmons Student or head out on a tour of Academic campus. |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Campus Life Conductors Panel: Join team members from Advising, Res Life, Technology, Financial Services, and Student Engagement for updated information and Q&A. |
| 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Fuel your Tank: Enjoy a burrito bowl lunch and then informally engage with 20+ campus partners as part of our Resource Fair. |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Testing the Waters (Let Go to Grow): We've got all of the Best Practice information in one place for you to prepare for your students' transition to Simmons in the Fall. This conversation features Dean of Students and VP for Student Engagement Rae-Anne Butera as well as the CLE Director, Christy Lusiak, |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Get Your Sea Legs Part 2: You'll be able to choose another adventure! Sessions include Safety in the City, Health and Wellness at Simmons, Navigating Neurodiversity, and a special panel of our Orientation Captains. |
| 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Last Stop: Closing, Swag, Treats: We'll reunite you with your student and ply you with sweets before you hit the road! |
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Rooms available June 14 – June 18
Rate $309/night
Cut-off date to reserve rooms: 5/11/2026
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