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.
Simmons Athletics
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.
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Members of the Ukrainian national team will be among the rowers present at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston this October, thanks to the efforts of Andrii Ivanchuk , Simmons Crew Coach. Ivanchuk spoke with us about his...
Abby Stoller is pursuing a master's in social work at Simmons and is an accomplished lacrosse player. After facing a recent challenge, her resilience is nothing short of remarkable. Why Lacrosse? My younger sister Jackie convinced me to switch from...
On May 18, 2022, the U.S. Soccer Federation proclaimed that United States men's and women's soccer players will receive equal pay. Former Simmons University Soccer Coach and now Director of Athletics and Recreation Erica Schuling and current team member Mo...
New Friendships "I made my very first Simmons friend at accepted students day, and coming into Simmons I was able to become good friends with her and her roommates. To the point where I felt comfortable inviting myself into their...
In honor of Kurmakov, the Riverside Boat Club named a September race the "Head of the Kurmakov," and the winner of the Women's Club Eight trophy at the Head of the Charles will receive the inaugural “Nikolay Kurmakov Trophy.”
Simmons Academic Mentor, Sydney Iannantuono, tells us what she loves about being an exercise science major and why she thinks her program has the best faculty.
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Community Services
Health services
We maintain and enhance the health of the Simmons student body through comprehensive and accessible primary health care.
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.