Welcome! Your journey at Simmons University starts now
Welcome! Your journey at Simmons University starts now. We're so thrilled that you've been accepted to Simmons and can't wait for you to join our community.
Congratulations and Welcome to Simmons!
We are thrilled that you are considering what we believe to be not only an exceptional institution, but a transformational one as well. At Simmons, you’ll grow and flourish, find your voice, and build the skills to be a bold leader.
Each year we have the opportunity to welcome a remarkable group of students into our diverse community with 47 countries represented, 48 states represented, and over 70+ clubs and organizations.
Get ready to take in the city lights, explore your interests, engage in real-world experiences, and meet life-changing people!
Next Steps for Fall 2025 Students
Take a few minutes to review what the next steps are for becoming a Simmons Shark!
Join us for Admitted Student Events: April 22-25
On April 22-25, join us for an in-depth look at the Simmons experience. Each day will feature a panel including students, faculty and staff, a campus tour, and conversations with an admissions counselor. The event on April 25 is specifically designed for nursing students to see the nursing simulation labs and hear more from nursing students. It's not too late to visit campus and get a sense of our community before the deposit deadline!
Explore Our Community
We’ve designed many in person and virtual events to help you engage with our community. You’ll get an overview of Simmons University, hear from current students, and get answers to all your questions.
Connect with Future Classmates
Meet your classmates and have questions answered through our Class of 2029 Facebook group.
Connect with Simmons Admission
Share and celebrate your admission by tagging us on our Instagram account @simmonsadmission. Follow along for additional information from life as a student in Boston to stories from our students.
Chat with a Current Student
Do you have specific questions about the Simmons experience that you feel only a current student can answer? Our Sharks would love to chat about campus and academic life!
Parent Resources
Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to Simmons University! Take a look at upcoming parent events.
Admitted Students
Majors & minors
Our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the opportunity to explore new subjects in ways you never thought of before.
Residential Campus
Take a virtual tour of our gated residence campus. From our nine residence halls to our state-of-the-art athletic facilities to our variety of dining halls and cafes, you'll feel right at home.
Boston: The best college town
What's great about Boston? Just about everything! Art, music, history, amazing cultural institutions, the nightlife, Newbury Street — and more than 300,000 other college students.
Why a women's undergraduate experience
There is ample evidence that women’s undergraduate programs actually prepare women to succeed better than co-ed colleges.
Traditions at Simmons
We celebrate Simmons as a campus community all year round!
Clubs and organizations
Simmons students are serious about keeping active and getting involved. With our wide variety of student groups on campus, there's something for everyone.
Additional Resources
We have a variety of services and support for students available at Simmons.
Simmons By the Numbers
100%
of students complete internships, clinical placements, independent research, or field work.
With Boston as our backyard, our students have easy access to learning opportunities in the city (and beyond!)
91%
of Simmons grads are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation.
Our focus on leadership development ensures that you build the skills and confidence you need to pursue higher positions, negotiate your salary and leverage your career potential.
97%
of Simmons grads are employed in a field related to their major or program.
Our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the edge you need to find the perfect job after graduation.
Meet our Woman on Campus
"I really believe that Simmons provides the resources and support necessary to make your college experience unique to your needs and dreams." Meet our Our Woman on Campus, Saloni Kumar ‘23. Through video and blogging, Saloni gives us a closer view of the undergraduate culture of Simmons!
Hear from students
Undergraduate Receives Prize from New England Poetry Club
Houley Koundourou ’28, a double major in Writing and Political Science, recently won the 2025 Victor Howes Prize in Poetry, awarded on behalf of the New England Poetry Club. We spoke with Koundourou about poetic inspiration, her Senegalese ancestry, and the value of a women’s-centered education.
Celebrating Online Degree Completion Graduates, Class of 2025
Felipa Arevalo and Christina Orfanos are among the 2025 graduates in the Simmons Online Degree Completion Program for adult learners. We spoke to a few graduates about what the program meant to them.
Computer Science Researchers Develop Humanitarian Software
As part of Simmons’ Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship program, computer science majors Maleehah Africawala ’25, Fayza Beshir ’25, Emily Douglas ’25, and Megan McNamara ’25 worked under the supervision of Professor Nanette Veilleux to develop humanitarian software for Simmons’ REEF Support Center.
Unsung Contributions to the History of Nursing
School of Nursing student Ava Dugan ’27 was selected as the winner of the American Association for the History of Nursing’s (AAHN) annual essay contest for Nursing students. Dugan's essay highlighted nurses often overlooked in history books, in spite of the impact of their contributions.
Cultivating Diverse Perspectives, in Boston and Abroad
Mariana Rodríguez Rivera ’25 shares her experience with the Passionate Leaders Project, her study abroad experience, and how Simmons has prepared her for a career in accounting.
Exploring a Global Perspective on Policy Work
Madd Witaconis ’25 discusses the Political Science and Public Policy 3+1 program, and reflects on interning abroad, and finding community at Simmons.
Honing Hands-on Editing and Interdisciplinary Journalism
Alicia Guzman ’25 reflects on the supportive faculty members she found at Simmons, her favorite courses, the research projects she conducted, and how she became inspired to pursue a media studies degree in graduate school.
Practicing Social Justice via Arts, Archives, and Community
Aislinn Doherty ’25 reflects on expanding her leadership skills as a Bonner Leader, and making it her mission to get involved with as many organizations and opportunities as possible while at Simmons.