First-Year and Transfer Orientation

We're so excited to get to know you during "First Bite" Orientation!

Welcome, new Sharks!

Orientation is the official start of your Simmons journey

First Bite Orientation is your formal introduction to the Simmons University community, and it takes place in two parts over the summer. In June, we are excited to welcome new students and their families for a one-day Orientation (June 16 or 17). In the Fall, we’ll kick off Orientation on Friday, August 29th and it will run through Monday Sept. 1.

June 2025 Orientation

Our June Orientation was a success! But if you missed it or want to review some of the information presented by our campus partners, you can check out our June 2025 Orientation Video or see us during one of our drop-in sessions (below!). Your orientation leader will also be reaching out to you in mid-July.

A group of 2025 orientation leaders posing in front of balloons that spell out SHARKS

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!

Summer Orientation 2025 Drop-in Sessions

Chocolate Chip Cookies on a tray

Orientation Summer Series: The Great Simmons Baking Hour

  • Jul 27, 2025
  • 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Virtual (Zoom)
ice cream cone pattern

Orientation Summer Series: Sundae Social

  • Aug 3, 2025
  • 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Academic Quad
The Simmons University campus quad in spring with trees in bloom. Photo credit: Ashley Purvis.

Orientation Summer Sessions: Campus Support Panel

  • Aug 4, 2025
  • 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Virtual (Zoom)

September Orientation

First-Bite Orientation will be held Friday, August 29, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025. No registration is needed! Please be sure to check your Simmons email for important information on housing, move-in, and Orientation programming starting 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


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, or you can email [email protected] with any questions.