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.
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