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, 2025 | Rolling |
| Priority Nursing | November 1, 2025 (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, 2025 | mid–late December |
| Fall Early Action 2 | December 1, 2025 | mid–late January |
| Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award | December 1, 2025 | mid-late January |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1, 2026 | Rolling throughout February, March, and April |
Transfer Applicants (Non-Nursing)
Students who completed 17 or more college-level credits after receiving their high school diploma or equivalent.
| Application Plan | Application Deadline |
| Spring 2026 | November 1, 2025 |
| Summer 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
Transfer Applicants (Nursing)
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 | April 1, 2026 | |
| Fall 2026, all prereqs & general education completed outside of Simmons | July 1, 2026 |
Dix Scholar and Adult Student Applicants (Non-Nursing)
Students who are 24 years or older or students pursuing a second bachelor's.
| Application Plan | Application Deadline |
| Spring 2026 | November 1, 2025 |
| Summer 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
Dix Scholar and Adult Student Applicants (Nursing)
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 | April 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 |