Calling all incoming students! Spend a day with us to learn all about campus life at Simmons. Meet your orientation leaders, learn about registration and more.
The sessions are the same both days.
First Bite Summer Orientation for First-Year and Transfer Students
- Jun 16, 2025 to Jun 17, 2025
- All Day
- Simmons University Academic Campus
Orientation Sessions
Orientation features events geared toward both students and families.
Schedules are subject to change.
8:00 – 9:00 am
Check-in and Breakfast
Common Grounds (Main Campus Building - MCB)
Check in, grab some breakfast, and proceed upstairs to the Linda K. Paresky Conference Center (LKP) for the University Welcome
9:00 – 9:30 am
University Welcome
LKP/A-310 (MCB)
Join us for a welcome from Rae-Anne Butera, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Student Experience, Dr. Stephanie Cosner, Provost, and the Orientation Team.
9:30 – 10:00 am
Meet Your Orientation Leader
Various Classrooms
The Orientation Leaders (OLs) are some of the most knowledgeable resources on campus and we can’t wait for you to meet them, along with your groups.
10:00 – 10:45 am
Campus Life Superstar Presentations + Q&A
A-152 and REEF/A-075 (MCB)
Meet campus partners who will support you throughout your time at Simmons.
10:45 – 11:15 am
Dorm Life 101 + Commuter Lounge Tour
A-152 and REEF/A-075 (MCB)
Learn about our residential dorms and life on campus, or tour our commuter lounge and see resources for our off-campus sharks.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Skip the Small Talk
LKP/A-310 (MCB)
A professional-led opportunity to connect with other incoming students.
12:30 – 1:45 pm
Lunch + Resource Fair
Fens and Common Grounds (MCB)
Grab a bowl for lunch and informally interact with your on-campus support team at the resource fair.
Note: The Honors lunch session is in A-070.
2:00 – 3:00 pm
“Day in the Life” Presentations
Various Classrooms (MCB)
Hear from the OLs about their day-to-day life. Sessions include Simmons Student (A-152), Athlete (A-153), Health Professions Major (A-151), and Commuter (A-156).
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Planning Your Flightpath: Advising + PLAN Requirements
A-152 (MCB)
A how-to on registering for classes and declaring a major (or not!), along with an introduction to the PLAN course requirements that you’ll take in your first year, including Simmons Explore.
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Mission Accomplished: Closing Ceremony
LKP/A-310 (MCB)
A stellar session to recap and get important info before saying goodbye... until September!
To join the Parent and Family mailing list, send an email request to [email protected].
8:00 – 9:00 am
Check-in and Breakfast
Common Grounds (Main Campus Building - MCB)
Check in, grab some breakfast, and proceed upstairs to the Linda K. Paresky Conference Center (LKP) for the University Welcome
9:00 – 9:30 am
University Welcome
LKP/A-310 (MCB)
Join us for a welcome from Rae-Anne Butera, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Student Experience, Dr. Stephanie Cosner, Provost, and the Orientation Team.
9:30 – 10:30 am
30k Foot View: Academic + Career Journeys at Simmons
VLKP/A-310 (MCB)
Hear from Dr. Leanne Doherty, Vice Provost, and Dr. Nakeisha Cody, Vice President of Student Success and Diversity, about your students’ future at Simmons.
10:30 – 11:30 am
Campus Partner Top 5s
LKP/A-310 (MCB)
You’ll hear from campus partners representing Financial Services, Dining Services, Technology, Advising, and Student Engagement.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Choose your Flightpath 1
Various Locations (MCB)
Choose one of the following breakout sessions:
“Day in the Life” of a Student Presentation (A-151)
Dorm Life 101 (A-152)
Commuter Lounge Tour (REEF/A-075)
12:30 – 1:45 pm
Lunch + Resource Fair
Fens and Common Grounds (MCB)
Grab a bowl for lunch and informally interact with campus partners at the resource fair.
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Let Go to Grow: College Transitions
C-520/521 (SoM)
Learn Top Tips for Supporting your Student this fall. You’ll not only learn a little bit about how you can best support your student from afar, but you’ll also hear about other resources that serve to help your student succeed personally and academically.
3:00 – 3:45 pm
Choose your Flightpath 1
Various Locations (SoM)
Choose one of the following breakout sessions:
Thriving Together: Empowering Neurodivergent Success in College (C-202)
Wellness@Simmons (C-205)
Safety in the City (C-221)
Top 10 Things your Student Wants You to Know: A Student Panel (C-201)
3:45 – 4:30 pm
Family Reception
C-420/521 (SoM)
This session is informal; you will have the chance to mingle and eat while meeting and chatting with campus leaders and other parents.