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.
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.
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 Campus
As the University changes to meet the evolving needs of our students, we are ensuring that our physical space also meets those needs.
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 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!)
My Simmons
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Campus & Community
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 with Stories of Migration, Perseverance, and Homecoming
Since 1968, the United States has honored Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) in celebration of the cultures, traditions, and diversity of Hispanic Americans with ancestral roots in Spain and numerous Latin American countries and territories. To commence the celebration at Simmons, we have compiled a Latinx reading list of novels, short stories, memoirs, historical fiction, graphic histories, scholarly monographs, and poetry collections.
Sharks Take a First Bite at Simmons
Simmons welcomed new students to campus with a series of activities and celebrations.
Simmons Welcomes New Sharks to the Undergrad and Grad Community
Simmons is pleased to welcome over 371 first-year undergraduate students and 800 new graduate students to the start of the 2024–2025 academic year.
Welcome to the Fall 2024 Semester
President Wooten welcomes new and returning students, faculty, and staff, and shares her excitement about all the opportunities that lie ahead as the 2024–2025 academic year begins.
Women’s Equality Day 2024
In celebrating Women's Equality Day, President Wooten reflects on the vital role that women’s-centered higher ed institutions play in the effort to advance gender equity and leadership.
A Highlight on Homelessness with the London Center and Boston Health Care for the Homeless
The Stephen D. London Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice selected Boston Health Care for the Homeless (BHCHP) as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Community Partner Award.
From Athens, Greece to Simmons Sharks: A Simmons Coach Looks Back on His Paralympic Experience
Michael Prout, Jr. is the Head Swimming and Diving Coach and Aquatics Director at Simmons. We spoke to Prout about what swimming means to him, his experience as a Paralympian, and what drew him to coaching.
Celebrate Juneteenth 2024 in Boston
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Boston offers a variety of ways to celebrate, involving art, music, dance, food, and a shared remembrance of the history of slavery and freedom.