Athletics and Fitness
We know that our students thrive when they're healthy and active, which is why we offer a wide variety of health, recreation, and fitness programming.
Looking to stay active at Simmons?
Recreation and Wellness activity at Simmons centers around the Holmes Sports Center on the Residential Campus and the Jennifer Eckert Center for Leadership and Engagement on the Academic Campus, the home base of the Wellness Ambassador program. Whether you’re stretching it out in a Fit at Simmons yoga class, learning how to do cardio or lift weights in our 'intro to' classes, riding one of our free Peloton bikes, running on the indoor track, swimming laps in the pool, using the elliptical, or learning about health and wellness best practices, there are endless opportunities for students to get involved.
As members of the Colleges of the Fenway, a consortium of five neighboring schools, we have access to even more health and wellness student organizations, like the COF Dance Company – and intramural sports from tennis to rugby.
We’re also home to the Simmons Sharks, members of the Great Northeastern Athletic Conference (GNAC) and the New England Women and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) for rowing. Many of our Sharks train at the Holmes Sports Center on the Residential Campus or at Daly Field, our environmentally sustainable athletic complex which features NCAA standard-sized tennis courts, softball diamond, field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse fields.
Simmons Athletics
Ten NCAA Division III varsity intercollegiate teams form the core of the Simmons University athletics program.
Athletics Facilities
Our environmentally sustainable athletic complex, Daly Field, features NCAA standard-sized tennis courts, softball diamond, field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse fields. The Holmes Sports Center houses our training equipment on our residential campus.
Health, Wellness and Recreation
Our health and wellness programming is designed to promote the well-being of Simmons students in support of their academic success.
Athletics at Simmons
Clinton Valedictorian Chooses Simmons
Ella Askren, an academically-driven student and accomplished athlete, will attend Simmons in Fall 2025. At Simmons, she plans to study physical therapy and play soccer.
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.
Protecting Workers and Finding Community at Simmons
Master's degree student April Beatty ’25MPP discusses her research, internship experience, finding community at Simmons, and the best thing about attending graduate school in Boston.
Simmons Student-athletes Excel On and Off the Field
Early mornings and late evenings. Long practices and rigorous academic courses. Team bonding and unforgettable moments. These are just a few of the hallmarks of the student-athlete experience at Simmons, according to field hockey player Sydney Gonyea ’25 and softball pitcher Piper Kinney ’26.
Incoming Student-Athlete Featured in The Herald News
The Herald News (Fall River, MA) recently featured Westport High School senior and incoming student Tess Silvia, who will play soccer and softball for Simmons.
3+3 Exercise Science/PT Student Shares the Gift of Sports
In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Simmons Shark Lauren Stenmon ’28 ’30DPT shares how she balances the intense studies of her accelerated degree program with her athletics schedule.
Exercise Science Alumna Interviewed in The Boston Globe
The Globe interviewed Francesca Corsinetti ’19 an occupational therapist, high school basketball coach, and founder of The Sports OT (a program that helps current and retired athletes navigate the complexities of mental health).
Student in Health and Exercise Science and Physical Therapy Accelerated 3+3 Program Publishes Paper in Peer-Reviewed Journal
Amoli Vad ’28 has published her first paper in a peer-reviewed journal. We spoke with Vad about what inspired her research and why she chose the 3+3 accelerated program at Simmons.
Community Services
Health Services
We maintain and enhance the health of the Simmons student body through comprehensive and accessible primary healthcare.
On-Campus Nutritionist
Simmons students are eligible for free nutrition counseling & education provided by Registered Dietitian, Amy Cantor. Appointments can be made over the phone at (617) 521-1020 or in person at the Health Center on the residence campus.
Colleges of the Fenway
As members of the Colleges of the Fenway, a consortium of five neighboring schools, we have access to even more health and wellness student organizations – and intramural sports from tennis to rugby.
Counseling Services
Our counselors are committed to helping you accomplish your goals and supporting you throughout the counseling process.
Accessibility Services
Simmons University is committed to the full participation of all students in its programs and activities.
Violence Prevention & Education
Our violence prevention and educational outreach program works to educate and spread awareness around forms of gender-based violence.