Student Experience
Thrive within our supportive, inclusive community
Welcome to Simmons! Here, you’ll find a close-knit community where you have space to grow and opportunities to thrive.
We provide a springboard for professional growth and a supportive environment where you can explore and lead. You will be challenged to sharpen your logic and confront difficult questions, strengthening your leadership and critical thinking skills. Through hands-on learning and applied coursework, you’ll graduate career-ready and confident to make a mark in your field.
What You'll Experience
- A fierce commitment to inclusivity, and service and social impact
- Small classes that support authentic conversations and lasting connections
- Faculty and peers who know your name and invest in your goals and leadership potential
- A vibrant campus community and dynamic online environment filled with student organizations, events, and traditions
Built for Student Success
- Scholarship and research: Harness robust library resources and specialized academic support to elevate your research and study.
- Campus life and community: Discover clubs, leadership opportunities, modern living and recreation facilities, and student spaces designed for connection and belonging.
- Professional and leadership development: Build networks and gain inspiration through internships, mentorship, and signature events like the Annual Simmons Leadership Conference.
What Will Your Simmons Experience Be?
Visit our Boston campus and experience how the city becomes an extension of Simmons, surrounding you with culture, career opportunities, and community while you study and live here.
- Build lasting friendships through the everyday moments of campus life, whether in your residence halls, dining spaces, or shared spaces on campus.
- Experience college life through student-led organizations, athletics, and by participating in storied campus traditions.
- Gain internship opportunities across Boston’s elite healthcare, finance, and arts sectors.
- Expand your community through the Colleges of the Fenway by taking courses or joining intramural sports and performing arts at four neighboring colleges.
Finishing your undergraduate degree online doesn't mean doing it alone. We bring the Simmons community to you.
- Join live evening classes for engaging, face-to-face discussions on timely topics.
- Complete coursework that fits your life without sacrificing academic quality.
- Unlock career opportunities with undergraduate majors in high-demand fields.
- Build networks through small-group projects and faculty mentorship in our women-centered environment.
Simmons graduate programs offer the intimacy of a small college with the professional clout of a major research hub.
- Make connections and forge lifelong friendships with classmates in small classes, internships, or graduate student organizations.
- Benefit from flexible modalities, choosing from on-campus in Boston or our premier online and hybrid programs.
- Enjoy campus amenities and student spaces, including our dining halls and the Commuter Student and Dix Scholar Lounge for study and networking.
- Access extensive services and resources, including career coaching and workshops, job and internship connections, career fairs, and recruiting events.
What Our Students Say
Choosing Simmons also means choosing yourself. The small class sizes, inspiring community, and unmatched location and opportunities will help you achieve your biggest dreams.
- Claire Tuquero ’26
Simmons has provided me with many opportunities to put theory into practice, such as student worker positions, research projects, grant funding, student organizations, exchange programs, volunteer opportunities, and so much more.
- Fiona Coughlin ’26MS, Library and Information Science
Being an online student at Simmons, I can have stability, continue working, and get an education all at the same time. I’ve been connected with so many people, and I’ve been given so many resources. I’ve grown bonds and amazing connections with my classmates. I would definitely say that there is a huge sense of community.
- Erica Cansler ’26, ’27MSW
I found my community through my classmates. Our cohort included people from many different professional and personal backgrounds, and learning from one another was one of the most valuable parts of the program.
- Vanessa Iroegbulem ’26MSW
Student Resources
Commitment to Inclusivity
We are committed to embracing students from all backgrounds and all forms of human uniqueness.
Community Engagement
Simmons Community Engagement facilitates and promotes community-based learning.
Spiritual Identity Support
We work to facilitate spiritual development and meet the spiritual needs of students.
Campus Safety
The Public Safety Department provides police and security services to the Simmons University community.
Campus Dining
There are full-service dining halls and cafes on both the residence and the academic campuses, and students can choose from several full-service meal plans, point meal plans, or a la carte cash options.
Career Development
The Office of Career Development and Employer Relations helps students and alumnae/i develop the skills they need to make informed decisions about their careers.
Accessibility Services
We are dedicated to the full participation of all students in our programs and activities.
Writing Support
The Writing Center fosters academic excellence by providing resources that meet the needs of our students
Tutoring Center
The Tutoring Center assists students in becoming independent and successful learners.
Student Engagement, Success, and Diversity
The Division of Student Engagement, Success, and Diversity is dedicated to empowering students to engage in transformative and meaningful experiences that foster community, career readiness, self-efficacy, and a sense of purpose.
Health Center
The Health Center is staffed by registered nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians, and a registered dietitian.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center staff is made up of licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists.
Athletics
Home of the Sharks, Simmons participates in 9 NCAA Division III intercollegiate varsity sports.
Additional Resources
We support students through investment in services, academic support, mentorship, and our campus.
The Simmons Campus
Our campus blends historic charm and modern spaces. It’s connected and simple to navigate. You’ll find bright classrooms, state-of-the-art labs, quiet study nooks, and collaborative spaces.
Experience Boston
While attending Simmons, you'll have Boston as your backyard, with access to museums, internship opportunities, and more!
In the Heart of Boston
Boston: The Best College Town
Our Boston location provides access to high-level internship, clinical practicum, research, and career opportunities. Simmons draws on the city’s cultural, economic, scientific, and educational resources, offering an unparalleled student experience.
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Clubs and Organizations
We have over 50 different on-campus clubs and organizations you can join to meet people with similar interests. Simmons is also a member of the Colleges of the Fenway (COF), a consortium of five neighboring schools where you can also join in.
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Complete Internships, Clinical Placements, Independent Research, or Field Work
With Boston as our backyard, our on-campus students have easy access to learning opportunities in the city (and beyond!)
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Campus & Community
Simmons Leads the Way in Women’s Sports Management
Simmons Reunion 2026 featured a panel discussion about the first-ever Master of Science in Management: Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports concentration, with Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis, Director of Athletics & Recreation Erica Schuling ’13MS, ’18MEd, and Simmons athlete...
Simmons Celebrates Reunion 2026
Over 220 members of the Simmons community gathered on campus June 5–7 to “reflect, reconnect, and reignite” at Simmons University’s 2026 Reunion, with a special celebration for the 50th Reunion Milestone Class of 1976.
Honoring Juneteenth in Boston
Boston offers a variety of ways to celebrate Juneteenth, involving art, music, dance, food, and a shared remembrance of the history of enslavement and freedom. We offer a list of some key events.
Celebrate Pride Month 2026 in Boston
We have compiled a roundup of local events, communities, and organizations offering opportunities for support and celebration during Pride Month 2026.
President Wooten’s Summer Reading List
President Wooten shares a reading list that celebrates the creativity, insight, and impact of members of the Simmons community and beyond.
Boston Business Journal Features Living and Learning Center
The Living and Learning Center is a central component of the One Simmons project. It aims to unify and modernize our campus while enhancing the student experience through spaces that foster connection, collaboration, and community. Students are expected to move into the approximately 400,000-square-foot building in January 2027.
Expanding Opportunity Through Higher Education
Simmons University's Ninth President, Lynn P. Wooten, reflects on Simmons’ 121st Commencement ceremonies and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll's speech.
Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2026
Simmons University celebrated the 121st Commencement Ceremonies at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Friday, May 15, 2026. During two ceremonies, Simmons awarded over 500 baccalaureate degrees and nearly 1,200 graduate degrees to the Class of 2026.