Why Simmons

In one word, what makes Simmons magical and distinct is “community.” We offer a caring, inclusive community where you’ll have space to grow and opportunity to thrive. You can build lasting connections with classmates, our world-class faculty, and our expansive alumnae/i network. Our environment is collegial rather than competitive, providing space to grow into the leader you’re meant to be.

Our six schools offer reputable programs in business and management, nursing, social work, library and information science, humanities and communications, health and traditional sciences, computer science, technology, and more. With small classes, world-class faculty mentors, and excellent post-graduate outcomes, you can achieve your academic and career goals in fields that matter.

At Simmons, you’ll gain real-world experience. Our connections in Boston and beyond open doors to internships, clinical experiences, and other opportunities that prepare you for your career. From your first class to your first job and beyond, Simmons offers purposeful pathways to careers, helping you connect what you learn to where you want to go.

Our close-knit community — including undergraduate or graduate — values inclusion and belonging. In the truest sense, it’s a community where faculty and classmates know your name. Whether on campus or online, you’ll build lasting connections with people who support your growth and want to see you thrive personally and professionally.

Simmons is building a One Simmons community where undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff can connect and collaborate across shared spaces and programs.

Yes. As a Simmons student, you’ll be part of the Colleges of the Fenway, which lets you take courses and attend events, participate in intramural sports, join performing arts programs and clubs, and more at any member institution. These include: Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.

The Simmons University campus fosters a welcoming community. The safety and well-being of our students are top priorities. The university’s Public Safety Department operates round-the-clock police and public safety services, including commissioned Massachusetts State Police officers and public safety personnel.

Buildings require a Simmons ID card for entry outside of open business hours, and emergency "help" call boxes are located around the area. We provide safety escorts when requested by a student, faculty, or staff member.

Yes! We’re excited to see our One Simmons vision come to life. In January 2027, we’re opening our new Living and Learning Center on campus.

The 225-foot-tall building will have 14 residence floors for undergraduate students, dining spaces, a fitness and recreation center, and event spaces. Picture modern dorm rooms with views of the Boston skyline, and integrated spaces that bring the community together. This Center will replace our Residence Campus and unify the community.

Simmons graduates leave with the skills, experience, connections, and confidence to pursue purposeful careers and make an impact. Through internships, clinical placements, research and fellowships, mentoring, and career-focused learning, you’ll gain real-world experience and build connections that can lead to post-graduation opportunities.

Our graduates pursue careers in healthcare, social work, education, business, communications, library and information science, and other fields, as well as advanced degrees and leadership roles. Simmons’ career-focused pathways connect what you learn to where you want to go, with support from faculty, career coaches, and a network that reaches from Boston and beyond.

You’ll connect classroom learning to applied experiences through internships, clinical placements, research, fellowships, service projects, and other experiential opportunities. Simmons’ connections in Boston and beyond put you near world-renowned hospitals, research centers, libraries, archives, nonprofits, and businesses. Our network includes over 5,000 partner agencies nationwide, creating chances to apply your knowledge and build professional connections.

With purposeful pathways from education to careers, you’ll graduate with real-world experience, a professional network, and the confidence to pursue your goals.

Simmons gives students access to specialized facilities and spaces to practice skills, conduct research, and apply learning in safe, supportive environments. From nursing and physical therapy simulation spaces to research labs, archives, media studios, and makerspaces, you can learn by doing and work with the tools and technologies used in your field.

At Simmons, you won’t be just another name in the classroom. In small classes, you’ll work closely with faculty who “practice what they teach.” They are leaders in their fields and take pride in mentoring students. You’ll have opportunities to build relationships with faculty who can connect your academic interests with your professional goals.

At Simmons, you’ll find plenty of support to help you keep on track with your studies. You’ll have access to undergraduate and graduate academic advising, tutoring, career development, mentoring, research and fellowship support, and other resources focused on student success. Simmons combines one-on-one support with a career-focused education so you can stay on track academically and prepare for what comes next.

You can participate in research from early in your Simmons experience, working closely with faculty mentors and applying what you learn to real questions and projects. Simmons offers paid research experiences, fellowships, research funding, and conference opportunities.

Small classes, supportive faculty mentors, hands-on learning, research facilities and labs, internship and clinical opportunities, global education, and a strong focus on service-oriented leadership and STEM give you space to explore what you love and build what comes next. 

We offer an exceptional student experience. Most of our first-year students live on campus. We have more than 50 clubs and organizations, 11 NCAA Division III teams, other health and fitness opportunities, and the “America’s college town” of Boston to explore. Simmons also belongs to the Colleges of the Fenway, a consortium of five local colleges where you can take classes, attend events, and participate in a variety of recreational and artistic activities.

The Simmons Edge helps you make the most of your undergraduate experience through integrated advising and academic pathways that help you advance your career goals more quickly.

Our accelerated graduate programs help you save time and money earning an advanced degree. Dual-degree programs provide clear tracks from your undergraduate education to your career goals. We also offer an Online Degree Completion program for students with some college education looking to achieve their academic and career goals. You’ll connect your learning with real-world experiences and build professional relationships through Simmons’ connections in Boston and beyond.

As an undergraduate, you’ll learn in a women-centered undergraduate community committed to advancing women and gender equity. The program is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, including cisgender and transgender women, as well as nonbinary students who feel a women-centered education is right for them. You’ll have the space to grow and opportunities to thrive in an environment that encourages collective empowerment.

Yes, Simmons offers a fully online undergraduate degree completion program for adult and transfer students who want to finish their bachelor’s degree while managing work, family, and other commitments. You’ll learn in a women-centered community through a flexible mix of live evening classes and self-paced coursework, with small-group learning, faculty mentorship, dedicated advising, and career support.

We offer eight online degrees in high-demand fields, including Applied Psychology, Business and Management, Computer Science, General Studies, Healthcare Policy and Management, Human Services, Public Health, and Social Work. With generous transfer credit options, the program provides a flexible path to complete your degree, build in-demand skills, and open new opportunities.

You’ll live and learn in a small-college environment in the heart of Boston, with the city’s culture and professional opportunities close by. 

Within a one-mile radius of campus, you’ll find other colleges and universities, world-renowned hospitals and research centers in the Longwood Medical Area, Fenway Park, museums, cultural institutions, nonprofits, businesses, restaurants, and some of Boston’s most dynamic neighborhoods. These connections offer opportunities to learn from and work alongside professionals through internships, clinical experiences, research, and other hands-on activities.

Starting in January 2027, the Living and Learning Center will bring undergraduate housing, dining, fitness and recreation, event spaces, and community areas together on Main Campus. Our brand-new dorms feature breathtaking views of the Boston skyline.

Our graduate student experience is one of small classes, close faculty mentorship, and personalized support within a tight-knit community.

Simmons’ six schools offer degrees that lead to careers in healthcare, education, business, nonprofits, research, and more. Many also pursue more advanced study and leadership roles.

Yes. You can pursue a co-educational graduate program designed to help you advance your career. Simmons connects scholarship with practice through experiential learning, internships, practicums, research, fellowships, and close faculty mentorship.