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Undergraduate Orientation

Fall Orientation Schedule

The Fall Orientation Schedule is now available. Please use the link on your right to download a copy. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Incoming first-years and transfer students: Download important information about check-in, move-in, and Orientation.

Incoming Dix Scholars: download important information about check-in, move-in, and Orientation for Dix Scholars.

Dix Scholars, let us know when you will be coming for Orientation using this survey.

Simmons Orientation: Step Up to Your Future

Congratulations on your decision to attend Simmons College! We are so excited that you are joining the Simmons Community, and we look forward to your participation in all aspects of the orientation program. The Office of Student Leadership and Activities and the Orientation Leaders are ready to assist you, so please do not hesitate to ask questions if you need help. Orientation will be one of your first memories of Simmons, and we are committed to making it one of your fondest, too!

Orientation will help you to STEP UP TO YOUR FUTURE, giving you the opportunity to meet other new students, finalize your academic schedule, learn about cocurricular opportunities at Simmons, and explore Boston. Sharing ideas with both new and current students and meeting faculty members and administrators who will help ensure your success is crucial for any orientation. However, discovering the spirit of Simmons through its people and community may be the most memorable part of this experience.

Your Orientation experience will begin in early June, months before you arrive on campus.  In early June, most students will be contacted by their Orientation Leader, a trained student leader who will help you connect with other students in your orientation group and learn about some resources prior to coming to Simmons. Throughout the summer, we will be adding more information to this website which will help you and your family learn about the many resources available for you at Simmons. 

We would also like to invite you to attend one of the Simmons Summer Preview Days, to be held Thursday, June 25 and Monday, June 29.  The Simmons Summer Preview Day offers you the opportunity to STEP UP TO YOUR FUTURE and make the most of your Simmons experience. Throughout the day, you will meet other new students, meet with an advisor to create an academic schedule, and learn about opportunities and resources that you can utilize during your time at Simmons.  

Fall Orientation will take place from Sunday, August 30, 2009 through Tuesday, September 1, 2009.   Orientation will offer you a further introduction to the Simmons and Boston community; it is strongly recommended that all incoming students plan to attend all aspects of Fall Orientation.

We look forward to meeting you soon! In the meantime, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mailing orientation@simmons.edu or by calling 617-521-2429.

Katie Barker, '10
Orientation Chair

Erin O'Connor
Director of Student Leadership and Activities

Susan Chudd
Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities

L. Michelle Vital, '00
Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities   2009 Orientation Leaders