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A graduating student in the Nursing program receives her Nursing pin

Undergraduate Nursing Pinning Ceremony

  • May 14, 2026
  • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Linda K. Paresky Conference Center and The Fens

A nursing pinning ceremony is a symbolic welcoming of newly graduated nurses into the profession. While commencement celebrates the completion of academic requirements, the pinning ceremony is a more intimate, "rite of passage" event that focuses specifically on the transition from student to healthcare professional.

Doctoral Graduates lined up with President Wooten and others

Doctoral Hooding Ceremony #1

  • May 14, 2026
  • 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Linda K. Paresky (LKP) Conference Center, A-310

Each graduate will be individually recognized for their accomplishments and draped with a hood by their respective program director. The ceremony also includes a faculty and student speech, and concludes with a reception and social in the University Fens Cafe.

Doctoral candidates in attendance at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Doctoral Hooding Ceremony #2

  • May 14, 2026
  • 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Linda K. Paresky (LKP) Conference Center, A-310

Each doctoral candidate will be individually recognized for their accomplishments and draped with a hood by their respective program director. The ceremony also includes a faculty and student speech, and concludes with a reception and social in the University Fens Cafe.

Two rows of graduate students smiling during their Commencement from Simmons University

All Programs Master's Reception

  • May 14, 2026
  • 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
  • Simmons University Library

The Master's Reception celebrates and brings together Master's degree students and Simmons faculty from all programs for a champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, and networking.

Management Student sitting at computer

School of Management Info Session

  • May 19, 2026
  • 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Virtual

Attend our online information session for the Master of Science in Management (MSM), and learn about our specialized concentrations in Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports and Nonprofit Management.