Welcome to Virtual Orientation!
We are thrilled you have decided to join the Simmons family. As a Shark, you now belong to a dynamic community of leaders and scholars. You will be able to explore new possibilities and take advantage of the experiences and opportunities that Simmons has to offer. Go Simmons Sharks!
Virtual Orientation Schedule
June Orientation sessions are the first part of your introduction to Simmons. You will hear from Orientation Leaders, faculty, and staff as they provide you with the knowledge and resources you will need to be set up for success. We can’t wait to see you there!
The below schedule is for Virtual June Orientation Session A on June 18th.
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Welcome Session: Welcome address from Alicia LaPolla, Assistant Dean of First Year Programs. Overview of Schedule of Events.
9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Campus Life Panel: Representatives from the Center for Leadership and Engagement, Community Engagement, Colleges of the Fenway, and Athletics will discuss how you can get connected and stay engaged at Simmons.
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Academic Life in the First Year: Learn all about the Simmons PLAN curriculum and hear from faculty PLAN advisors. They will describe what you can expect from selecting courses and the academic guidance you will receive as a First Year student.
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Student Success and Support Panel: Hear from the Offices of Accessibility Services, Global Education, Career Education Center, and Information Technology. They will review the resources and support available to Simmons students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Closing Session with Orientation Leaders: Want to know what it’s really like to be a Simmons student? Orientation Leaders will be on hand to talk about their experiences and answer your questions!
Take a Virtual Tour
At Simmons, you’ll study and live in our small college environment while enjoying all the resources of a major academic hub. Want to see for yourself? Take a tour around campus with Simmons alumna and former tour guide, Kaitlin Maloney '19!
A Day in the Life of a Simmons Student
Our Woman on Campus, Maralee Mitchell ‘20, shows us what a typical day looks like for a Simmons student.
Our Students
Discovering Purpose and Community through Art, Service, and Song
Arts Administration major Calla Savelson ’24 shares how she gained professional experience and build a community for herself during her time at Simmons.
Self-Curating the College Experience: Sojourn in Spain, Scientific Research, and Senior Care
Public Health major Abigail Bloom ’24 discusses her study abroad experience, the research projects she has participated in, and some of her favorite courses at Simmons.
“Taking up Space” with Coding, Advocacy, and Community
Computer Science major Adriana Lizeth (“Liz”) Campuzano Martinez ’24 shares a bit about all of the ways she was involved on campus — from hackathons to being a Resident Assistant to hosting a radio show. She also shares what it was like for her as a first-generation international student.
Celebrating a Safe Space for Survivors with the Peer Education and Support Group Betsy’s Friends
Julia Wilen ’24, a double major in Spanish and Women’s and Gender Studies, with a minor in Literature and Writing, began her work supporting survivors of violence before she came to Simmons and stayed involved throughout her time at the University.
Developing a Personal Passion into to a Capstone Research Project
Exercise Science student and Barbara Lee Fellow Haleigh St.Hilaire ’24 explores the intersection of Exercise Science and Public Health through her internship at the Massachusetts State House.
Discovering an Empowering Atmosphere, Supportive Mentors, and Leadership Opportunities at Simmons
Neurobiology major Debora Edouard ’24 discusses her favorite moments at Simmons, her research, and her unique experience as a first-generation college student.
Enjoying the Opportunities at Simmons: From Studying Abroad to Internships to Research
Political Science and Spanish double major Estela Raya-Fouts ’24 discusses impactful internships, catching the travel bug, her favorite course and more Simmons memories.
Flourishing in the Community at Simmons and Completing Meaningful Internships
Bella Yee ’24 is a Public Relations and Marketing Communications major, with minors in Business and Public Policy. She is the Communications Director for the Student Government Association and Co-President of the Communications Liaison. Yee also interned for the Massachusetts legislature, most recently for the Office of Representative Adrianne Ramos.