Parent and Family Orientation

We are delighted that your student has decided to attend Simmons and join our community.

Parent and Family Orientation 

We are delighted to welcome your student to campus for First Bite Orientation. First Bite Orientation is mandatory for all incoming first-year students.

We know that you will continue to play an important role in your student's education, and we are committed to providing you with the resources and information you need to support their endeavors.

June Orientation, which will take place on June 16 or June 17, will feature programming for students as well as parents/guardians.

First-Bite Orientation Registration is now available

First-Bite Orientation is mandatory for all incoming first-year students.

Students are required to attend 1 session in June and Fall Orientation. Please choose between the sessions. If you live outside of the greater Boston area and will be unable to attend in-person, please email [email protected].

Session 1: June 16, 8:30am to 4:30pm ET    Session 2: June 17, 8:30am to 4:30pm ET


Hotels and Accommodations

We have partnered with the following hotels. Please note these are only options, feel free to find your own accommodations.

The Inn at Longwood Medical

342 Longwood Ave, Boston (617) 731-4700
Rooms available June 14-June 18
Rate $289/night
Cut-off date to reserve rooms: 5/15/2025

Make Reservations at The Inn at Longwood Medical online

The Colonnade Hotel

120 Huntington Avenue, Boston 617-424-7000
Rooms available June 14-June 18
Rate $479/night
Cut-off date to reserve rooms: 5/23/2025

Make Reservations at The Colonnade Hotel online

Hilton Garden Inn@Brookline

700 Brookline Ave,Brookline, MA 617-935-0077
Rooms available June 14-June 18
Rate $329 per night
Cut-off date to reserve rooms: 5/16/2025

Make Reservations at Hilton Garden Inn@Brookline online

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston@Brookline-Longwood Medical

111 Boylston St. Brookline, MA 617-232-1487
Rooms available June 14-June 18
Rate $379 per night
Cut-off date to reserve rooms: 5/15/2025

Make Reservations at Homewood Suites by Hilton online

Stay Informed

Stay informed about campus engagement, academic, and wellness resources by subscribing to the Student Affairs parent and family mailing list.

To Join

Send an email requesting to join to [email protected].

To Leave

Send an email requesting to leave to [email protected] or use the unsubscribe link in the emails.

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