Online Degree Completion Program
Discover our fully online undergraduate program dedicated to adult and transfer students.
Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree Online at Simmons
It’s never too late to finish what you started! Simmons University’s online bachelor’s degree program offers a flexible, affordable path to earning your degree, building connections, and unlocking career opportunities. Learn to lead in a women’s-centered environment backed by 100+ years of excellence.
Our Online Degree Completion Program fits your schedule with live evening classes and self-paced assignments. Experience a tight-knit digital campus where peers and faculty know you by name. From application to graduation, dedicated advisors and mentors are here to support you every step of the way.
Choose from eight career-focused programs in high-demand fields. With affordable tuition and generous transfer credits, you can reach your goals on a budget.
Take the next step. Join Simmons today!
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Online Degree Completion at a Glance
Our online bachelor's degree completion program is designed to fully connect you to our campus, where you can collaborate with faculty and peers as you boldly explore your passions and gain in-demand professional skills.
Our high-quality online courses include both engaging, face-to-face time in class and opportunities to explore course topics independently, all under the guidance of our expert faculty.
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Online Undergraduate Programs
With in-demand programs in areas such as business and management, computer science, public health, psychology and social work, our programs are designed to educate and inspire — while preparing you for a rewarding future.
$500
Per Credit
Our online bachelor’s degree program is competitively priced at $500 per credit hour.
96
Transfer Credits Accepted
Simmons accepts up to 96 transfer credits and offers up to 24 credits for life experience.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Deciding to start or complete your undergraduate degree is a financial investment, and Simmons is committed to making a high-quality undergraduate education accessible for the next generation of women leaders.
We offer part-time degree program options on a cost-per-credit basis, and as an online Simmons student you are able to pursue federal financial aid.
Learn More About Tuition and Financial Aid for Online Programs
Admission to Simmons’ Online Undergraduate Program
Simmons’ online undergraduate program welcomes women and students outside of the gender binary seeking a women’s-centered education! Students with 17+ college-level credits are considered eligible. Find more admission requirements, as well as deadlines for fall, spring, and summer semesters.
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The Online Student Experience
A Simmons education is more accessible than ever in our immersive online degree completion program. Our digital campus comes to life each day with the energy of higher learning. Gain the confidence to share your voice and shape your unique story within a welcoming and diverse community of peers.
As a returning adult learner or transfer student in the fully online undergraduate program, you’ll experience:
- Live, face-to-face class sessions
- Small group discussions and activities
- HD quality video and audio
- Interactive coursework
- Mentorship from Simmons faculty and staff
- Access to live Simmons events
Online Student Support
Being a Simmons student online does not mean you’ll be on your own. Our dedicated mentors and support staff are committed to helping you reach your goals, from application through graduation and beyond.
Admission Counselor
From the start, your dedicated online degree admission counselor is here to support you through the application process and answer any questions about the online student experience.
Academic Advisor
Your academic advisor provides personalized support from first course to graduation! They can assist you in balancing school with work or family, and advise which courses best fit your career goals.
Career Services
Simmons provides students and alumnae/i with career services for the next step in their professional journey: coaching appointments, resume writing, job search guidance, workshops, and career events.
Technical Support
Our technical support desk is available to promptly help with technology-related issues and questions. They’ll troubleshoot the problem so you can get back to focusing on your work.
Tutoring
Tutoring services are easily accessible online, offering virtual appointments with tutors for many areas of study.
Writing Support
Our writing center offers one-on-one tutoring designed to strengthen students’ academic reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills.
Accessibility
We can guide you through the accommodation request process, helping you identify needs and develop self-advocacy skills.
Virtual Library
Access our library services to meet your coursework needs, including book requests, research guides, and librarian appointments.
Spotlight on Online Students and Alums
Finish Your Undergraduate Degree at Simmons
Three Class of 2025 graduates of the Online Degree Completion Program share what makes the Simmons program special and a great option for students with full-time jobs and family responsibilities.
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.
Thriving in Simmons’ Online Degree Completion Program
A flexible and student-centered environment were two reasons why Libby Lassiter ’24 chose Simmons’ online degree completion program, which helps adult learners achieve their goal of graduating from college. “It was a great experience,” Lassiter says. “If I had my...
Simmons Welcomes New Sharks to the Undergrad and Grad Community
Simmons is pleased to welcome over 371 first-year undergraduate students and 800 new graduate students to the start of the 2024–2025 academic year.
The Simmons Connection: A Tale of Two Sisters
Abby (Bent) McKie ’00 ’02HS (Nutrition) and Dana Bent ’24MSW share their Simmons connection.
A Mother Follows Her Child’s Footsteps to a Simmons Education
During high school, Devin Ryan ’21 toured Simmons, where they later majored in Biology. Meanwhile, someone close to Ryan was also inspired by that campus tour: their mother, Misty Neader ’25MSW.
Simmons Students Support Local Women Experiencing Homelessness
This fall, Simmons students from the Social Action Leaders course are channeling their academic studies into advocacy. We spoke with students Felipa Arevalo '25, Lisa deRosier ’24, and Rashida Alisa Hagakore ’24 about their passion for experiential service learning and their conception of good leadership.
Why Miladys Perez ’23 Chose to attend Simmons online for Computer Science
We spoke to online student Miladys Perez about why she chose the Simmons online program for her second bachelor's degree, and what her experience has been so far.
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Office of Undergraduate Online Admission
The Office of Undergraduate Online Admission is dedicated to helping you complete your degree online at Simmons.