First-Year and Transfer Orientation

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

Orientation is the official start of your Simmons journey!

First Bite Orientation is your formal introduction to the Simmons University community! During the program, you will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, student leaders, and future classmates. This is your first opportunity to meet the people who will be your life-long friends, create memories, learn about your community responsibilities, discover resources, and support services, and perhaps most importantly, have fun!

June Orientation

It is required that students attend one session. You can choose between June 13 or June 14.

Session 1: Thursday, June 13, 2024  |  Register for Session 1

Session 2: Friday, June 14, 2024  |   Register for Session 2

September Orientation

Saturday, August 31 – Monday, September 2. No registration is needed.


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, MA 02115

To Place a Reservation at The Inn at Longwood

Reserve for June Orientation at The Inn at Longwood 

Deadline: May 13, 2024

Reserve for August Move-in & September Orientation at The Inn at Longwood 

Deadline: July 31, 2024

The Colonnade Hotel

120 Hungtington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

To Reserve for June Orientation at The Colonnade Hotel

Call: (617) 424-7000 and reference code SIM12A
Email: [email protected] and reference code SIM12A
Online:

 Reserve for June Orientation at The Colonnade Hotel

Deadline: May 22, 2024

To Reserve for August Move-in & September Orientation at The Colonnade Hotel

Call: (617) 424-7000 and reference code SIM30A
Email: [email protected] and reference code SIM30A
Online:

 Reserve for August Move-in & September Orientation at The Colonnade Hotel

Deadline: August 9, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Brookline

700 Brookline Ave
Brookline, MA 02446

To Place a Reservation at the Hilton Garden Inn Brookline

Reserve for June Orientation at the Hilton Garden Inn Brookline 

Deadline: May 13, 2024

Reserve for August Move-in & September Orientation at the Hilton Garden Inn Brookline 

Deadline: August 2, 2024