Undergraduate Student Experience
Big city experience within a close-knit community
Welcome to Boston! Come study and live in our small college environment while enjoying all the resources of one of the country’s most dynamic cities.
Our undergraduate community is women-centered (including trans and non-binary students), creating a unique culture of collective empowerment. At Simmons, you’ll join a student body that is deeply socially conscious and supportive rather than competitive.
Simmons’ tree-lined campus is near public transportation and a short walk from Fenway Park, museums, theaters, restaurants, concert venues, and the lively shops on Newbury Street. During your first semester, you’ll take a Boston Course that lets you explore the city through art, politics, food, or news.
Coming January 2027: Living and Learning Center
We’re at the cusp of realizing our bold One Simmons vision, which will unify our academic and residence campuses and modernize the living and learning experience.
Set to open in January 2027, our new 385,000-square-foot Living and Learning Center will feature 14 residence floors, dining spaces, a fitness and recreation center, and event spaces. See artist renderings of what to expect!
More Highlights of Campus Life
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First-Year Students Live on Campus
Living on campus is where you’ll forge friendships, overcome challenges, be respected for who you are — and grow into yourself.
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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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NCAA Division III Teams
We are the home of the Sharks. Simmons University is a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference and an associate member of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. We count Tufts, MIT, Wellesley, and Brandeis among our rivals.
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Colleges of the Fenway
Simmons belongs to the Colleges of the Fenway, a consortium of five schools. At any of these institutions, you can take classes, attend events, and participate in a variety of recreational and artistic activities.
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Countries and 48 States and US Territories
Our student body is comprised of students from 16 countries and 48 states and US territories. This diversity provides possibilities for global learning in the residence halls, classes, and campus life.
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Student Spaces and Support Resources
Find a wealth of student spaces and support resources to help keep motivated and primed for success.
What Our Undergraduate Students Say
I have found empowerment in both the classroom and the workplace because of how celebrated women’s presence is within our community.
- Victoria Savoie ’26, Political Science and Communications double major
Simmons is a smaller institution and women-centered, while STEM fields are mostly male-dominated and offer fewer resources to women. At Simmons, we have those resources.
- Annabelle Hannah ’25, Chemistry and Physics double major
I may be from Massachusetts and had visited Boston countless times before coming to Simmons, but nothing compares to living in a city you love with your best friends right down the hall.
- Piper Kinney ’26, Neuroscience and behavior major
More Undergraduate Stories
3+2 Students Launch from Simmons to Engineering
Simmons University’s 3+2 dual-degree engineering program empowers students to earn two degrees in five years: a Bachelor of Science from Simmons and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from one of our partner institutions. We spoke to three students who have completed their Simmons degree and are looking forward to the second portion of their studies this year.
Finding Her ‘Why’: One Simmons Student’s Path to Advocacy
Kayla Baillargeon ’25 ’28MSW used her personal experiences and passion for helping others to advance a career in parent advocacy. Now, by earning her online bachelor's degree and pursuing a master's at Simmons, she is gaining the skills and credentials needed to shape the growing field.
Building Confidence to Lead in Online Degree Program
Simmons’ online degree completion program gave Rashida Alisha Hagakore ‘24 more than a degree in business — it transformed her career trajectory. Gaining confidence, leadership skills, and a new professional identity, she advanced into a supervisory role and now approaches her work with clarity, strategy, and purpose.
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.
Discovering a Social Work Calling at Simmons
Brinika Hargrove ’27 found renewed hope and support through Simmons’ online degree completion program, balancing motherhood, work, and school with determination. Now pursuing social work, she’s channeling her experiences into a passion for advocacy, using her education to uplift families and communities in need.
STEM Colloquium Celebrates Student Research
Two dozen students presented on a wide range of topics at the STEM Colloquium 2026, presented by the School of Sciences and Health Professions. The event showcased student research, including oral and poster presentations.
Bringing Cancer Education to Underserved Communities
Nursing student Claire Tuquero ’26 reflects on her involvement with the Passionate Leaders Project and the clinical training she was able to achieve at several Boston hospitals.
Finding Her Place in Political Science
First-generation student and political science major Syeda Anas ’26 reflects on her involvement with the Barbara Lee Fellowship Program, and about learning to talk to people without fear of judgment.
Division of 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.