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 D on June 27.
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 first-year 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 Development and Employer Relations, 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
Can't make it to campus? Check out our interactive campus map and watch Maggie Wettergren '26 as she takes us on a tour of Simmons University!
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
Bringing Cancer Education to Underserved Communities
Nursing student Claire Tuquero ’26 reflects on her involvement with the Passionate Leaders Project and the clinical training she was able to achieve at several Boston hospitals.
Finding Her Place in Political Science
First-generation student and political science major Syeda Anas ’26 reflects on her involvement with the Barbara Lee Fellowship Program, and about learning to talk to people without fear of judgment.
Candor and Care: The Impact of Faculty on Returning Students
After nearly three decades in corporate leadership, Theresa Stephens-Tillmon ’27 returned to school, enrolling in Simmons’ online degree completion program to pursue a psychology degree and a new purpose: helping others get unstuck through life coaching. With the support of her instructors and the staff at Simmons, she’s embarking on these meaningful second acts and finding growth.
Overcoming Obstacles, Driving Equity
Social work major and first-generation college student Kim Richard ’26 shares her journey as an online degree completion student and how Simmons has prepared her to deliver care to clients.
3+2 Engineering Student Researches Ultrasound Technology
Maya McCabe ’27 is a biochemistry major and physics minor in the dual degree (3+2) engineering program. She spoke with us about her research funded by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation and the hands-on STEM training she is receiving at Simmons.
Community Immersion and Everyday Leadership
Africana studies and international relations major Alexandra “Ale” Huamán ’26 reflects on four years at Simmons: getting involved in the Boston community, being a Barbara Lee Fellow, and studying abroad to name a few of the activities she packed in.
Finding Inspiration in a Women-Centered Environment
Victoria Savoie ’26, a political science and communications major, reflects on her participation in the 2025 spring NYC Agency trip through the Department of Communications, the articles she wrote for the student-run news organization, The Simmons Voice, and her selection for the Barbara Lee Fellowship program.
Digitizing Local Archives and Reminiscing with Alumnae/i
Jenn Leishman ’26 reflects on choosing their major, an internship in the West End Museum in Boston, favorite courses, and how Simmons helped prepare them for a career as a library professional.