Application Deadlines for Undergraduate Students

Students who wish to apply to Simmons University should submit their application through the Common Application.

First-Year Applicants

Students who will be high school graduates when they enroll, with 0-16 college credits after high school, and are 23 years or younger.

Application Plan	Application Deadline	Notification Date
Spring Admission	November 1	Rolling
Priority Nursing	November 1 (If you are using the Common App to apply, please select Early Action 1/Priority Nursing under preferred admission plan)	mid-late December
Fall Early Action 1	November 1	mid–late December
Fall Early Action 2	December 1	mid–late January
Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award	December 1	mid-late January
Fall Regular Decision	February 1	Rolling throughout February, March, and April

Students who completed 17 or more college-level credits after receiving their high school diploma or equivalent.

Students who completed 17 or more college-level credits after receiving their high school diploma or equivalent.

Nursing Start Term	Priority Deadline	Final Deadline
Fall 2026, conditional admission to finish prereqs & general education at Simmons starting in Spring 2026	November 1, 2025	December 1, 2025
Fall 2026, conditional admission to finish prereqs & general education at Simmons starting in Summer 2026		EXTENDED: May 1, 2026
Fall 2026, all prereqs & general education completed outside of Simmons		July 1, 2026

Students who are 24 years or older or students pursuing a second bachelor's.

Students who are 24 years or older or students pursuing a second bachelor's.

Nursing Start Term	Priority Deadline	Final Deadline	2-Year Current Status
Fall 2026, conditional admission to finish prereqs & general education at Simmons starting in Spring 2026	November 1, 2025	December 1, 2025	Seats likely will be available
Fall 2026, conditional admission to finish prereqs & general education at Simmons starting in Summer 2026	December 15, 2025	EXTENDED: May 1, 2026	May have few or no seats available
Fall 2026, all prereqs & general education completed outside of Simmons	December 15, 2025	July 1, 2026	May have few or no seats available

Students with a minimum of 17 prior college-level credits. Apply using the Online Degree Application.