First-Year and Transfer Orientation

Orientation is the official start of your Simmons journey

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.

June 11, 2026 or June 12, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Note: Choose one day! Students, parents, and guardians welcome! 

• Register for Session 1: June 11, 2026
• Register Session 2: June 12, 2026

If you live out of state and are unable to attend in June, email [email protected].

Hotel Accommodations for June Orientation

The Inn at Longwood Medical

342 Longwood Ave, Boston
617-731-4700

Rooms available June 14 – June 18
Rate $309/night
Cut-off date to reserve rooms: 5/11/2026

Make Your Inn at Longwood Online Reservation »

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Hilton Garden Inn@Brookline

700 Brookline Ave,Brookline, MA
617-935-0077

Rooms available June 10 – June 13
Rate $429 per night
Cut-off date to reserve rooms: 5/10/2026

Make Your Hilton Garden Inn@Brookline Online Reservation »