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 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
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 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
The First Amendment, Decoded
The Simmons Center for Information Literacy recently presented “Information is Power: The First Amendment, Public Records, and the Press,” a mini-conference designed to address how we can all exercise our First Amendment rights. Justin Silverman, Attorney and Executive Director of the New England First Amendment Coalition, offered an overview of the First Amendment — what it really protects and what issues arise, especially for journalists.
Strengthening Information Literacy in Divided Times
Generative AI, rapid information exchange, and political polarization have reshaped the way we interact with information. A few faculty weigh in on the risks involved in using and the importance of detecting AI in the information we consume.
In Memoriam: Elaine Church Hubbard (1927–2025)
Elaine Church Hubbard, Ed.D., Ed.M., R.N., ANP-C, who served as a professor and Dean of Simmons College's Department of Nursing from 1962 to 1975, died on December 9, 2025, at the age of 98.
2025–26 Graduate Student Research Award Recipients
The Office of Research and Fellowships has announced the recipients of the 2025–2026 Graduate Student Research Award. This competitive, cross-disciplinary award provides up to $1,500 to five doctoral and master’s degree candidates to conduct research in the fields of mental health, social work, children’s literature, and archival preservation.
Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
Online information literacy expert Mike Caulfield visited the Simmons Center for Information Literacy (SCIL) to offer a keynote presentation, “Critical Oversight: How AI Enhances Thinking, How It Hinders It, and How Education Can Respond.”
Preserving Food and Culture in a Refugee Camp
Dr. Karen E. Fisher, professor at the University of Washington Information School, visited Simmons as a recipient of the 2025 Allen Smith Visiting Scholars Fellowship. Her keynote presentation, “Countering Domicide: Preserving Indigenous Knowledge using Large-Scale Ethnography and Participatory Design,” focused on her work with Syrian refugees.
Simmons Holds Second Annual Veterans Day Event
The Simmons School of Social Work (SSW), distinguished guests, and members of the Simmons community recently gathered for the second annual Veterans Day program. This year’s keynote speaker was Lieutenant General Leslie C. Smith, US Army (Ret).
Simmons Alum Supports Employer Relations for Students
In recognition of November as National Career Development Month, we spoke to Associate Director Employer Relations Jenn Walker Wall ’05 about her plans to strengthen relationships with area employers, and between Simmons students and alumnae/i.