Parent and Family Orientation

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

Virtual Summer Sessions 2025

We are pleased to announce the following sessions for students, parents, and families if you still have questions or want to hear more from our campus partners! If you’re interested in any or all, please RSVP here so we can provide you with the Zoom links (they are also in your inbox)!

  • Virtual Campus Support Panel (Monday 8/4, 2-3pm): Hear from our Health Center, Counseling Center, Reef (including commuter resources), Housing and Residential Life, and Dining services
  • Virtual Academic Support Panel (Thursday 8/7, 3-4pm): Advising, Accessibility Services, Bookstore (Direct Textbook program), Technology, Tutoring, and Financial services
  • Virtual Campus Life Panel (Tuesday 8/12, 10-11am): Student Government Association, Athletics, Student Engagement, Multicultural Center, and COF Involvement

September Orientation

First-Bite Orientation for students will be held Friday 8/29 - Monday, September 1, 2025. Parents and Families of all new and transfer students are invited to attend the University Welcome at 4pm on 8/29, which will be followed by a family BBQ at 5:30pm before your departure. More information will follow on August 1, 2025.

We have reserved the following hotel blocks for your convenience:

The Inn at Longwood Medical
342 Longwood Ave, Boston
(617) 731-4700
Rooms available 8/28 - 8/31
Rate $239-$259/night

Longwood Medical Online Reservations

Cut-off date to reserve rooms: 7/29/2025


The Colonnade Hotel
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston
617-424-7000
Rooms available 8/28 - 8/31
Rate $299/night

Colonnade Hotel Online Reservations

Cut-off date to reserve rooms: 8/7/2025


Hilton Garden Inn@Brookline
700 Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA
617-935-0077
Rooms available 8/28 - 8/31
Rate $329 per night

Hilton Garden Inn Online Reservations.

Cut-off date to reserve rooms: 7/31/2025

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Meet the Orientation Team

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are Simmons students who assist with all aspects of Undergraduate Orientation. The primary goal of Orientation Leaders is to provide incoming students with a positive first experience of Simmons.

Meet the Team!

If you are a Dix Scholar, please note that Orientation for Dix Scholars will be on August 28, 2025. More information will be provided from the Office of Undergraduate Advising in June.

Stay Informed

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

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

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