Student Life

With a dynamic community of more than 4,000 students, Simmons University is always moving forward. Our commitment to the success of our students guides our vision and reflects our core values.

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At Simmons, you’ll work, discover, and evolve

Located in the heart of Boston, Simmons University is a private university that has established a model of higher education that only today are other colleges and universities beginning to adopt: the rigorous intellectual foundation of the liberal arts combined with education for leadership in high-demand professional fields.

To support our students in their success, we provide a state-of-the-art learning and living environment that integrates in-classroom learning with the social, emotional, and ethical development at the core of all higher education.

The result is a Simmons graduate prepared not only to work, but to lead in professional, civic, and personal life —a vision of empowerment that Simmons calls preparation for life’s work.

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The Student Experience at Simmons

Discover an empowering undergraduate and graduate student experience at Simmons University.

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 Career Education Center 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 academic campus

The Simmons Campus

As the University changes to meet the evolving needs of our students, we are ensuring that our physical space also meets those needs.

Our Campus

The city of Boston

Experience Boston

While attending Simmons, you'll have Boston as your backyard, with access to museums, internship opportunities, and more!

Experience Boston


In the Heart of Boston

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Boston: The Best College Town

Our location in Boston offers endless internship, research, and career opportunities. Simmons draws on many of the city’s cultural, historical, economic, scientific, and educational resources to offer an unparalleled student experience.

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Clubs and Organizations

We have over 70 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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My Simmons

Already a student at Simmons University? Log onto our internal site and find resources designed just for you.

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Campus & Community

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Simmons Linked to 2024 Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards

The 2024 Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards Ceremony was held on November 24 at the Boston Public Library, where Cathryn Mercier, Professor and Graduate Program Director of Children's Literature, reflected on her role as a judge.


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Dr. James O’Connell on Caring for the Homeless in Boston

The London Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice hosted Dr. O'Connell, founder and president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, to discuss caring for unhoused populations in Boston. His talk was titled “Continuity within Chaos: Caring for Individuals Living Chronically in Shelters and on the Streets.”


Kadyn Donovan ’27, Micah Joyce Guillermo ’26, and Abigail Gill ’26 with President Lynn Perry Wooten at the 2024 Founder's Day Celebration

Simmons Founder’s Day Essay Contest 2024

On October 30, Simmons celebrated Founder's Day; a particularly special event, given the 125th anniversary of the University. Our essay contest winner Abigail Gill ’26, read her essay at the event.


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Simmons University Recognized as a Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

Simmons is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election.


The group of speakers at the Veteran's Day program, including General Gary M. Brito and Simmons President Lynn Perry Wooten

Simmons School of Social Work Holds First Annual Veterans Day Celebration

On November 6, the Simmons School of Social Work hosted a hybrid Veterans Day celebration to honor servicemembers past and present, with a keynote address delivered by General Gary M. Brito, the 18th Commanding General of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.


Susan MacKenty Brady speaking at the 2023 Leadership Conference

Institute for Inclusive Leadership CEO Responds to “the Broken Rung” on CBS News

According to Susan MacKenty Brady, “a massive amount of value is lost when we aren’t fully tapping into the available talent in our organizations. . . . The traction of early promotion is where we need to mend, and where we need to lift up and create more resources and more opportunity for women.”


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Honoring the Service of Veterans

President Lynn Perry Wooten and Assistant Director of Military & Veteran Services Stephen Pusateri share a message of gratitude to Veterans.


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Contextualizing Simmons’ Top Performance in Social Mobility

As recent college rankings suggest, Simmons University is a catalyst for social mobility, especially for first-generation students and students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.