Welcome!
You've dreamed of this day for many years... the day your daughter leaves home for college. It is an exciting time, but also one that comes with anxiety. Will she succeed, make friends, be happy? Here at Simmons, we nurture every student, academically and personally, allowing our students to become confident, successful women.
Take some time to get to know Simmons, ask questions, come for a visit, and help your daughter find the right place for her.
Parents and Families
Welcome to Simmons College! This website serves as a resource for you by providing information about Simmons and answers to the questions most frequently asked by parents.
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Undergraduate Study at Simmons
Simmons will help your daughter make the most of the time, money, and energy invested in her education — and in her future. Simmons does this by combining a small, accessible community that encourages collaboration and challenges students to do their best; a faculty who will focus on her educational objectives and career needs; and an outstanding location in the heart of Boston, a world-class college town with unlimited educational, career, and social opportunities. Visit our Undergraduate Admission site to learn more or you can request more information be sent to you or directly to your daughter:
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Tuition and Financial Aid
We know that the college financial process can be daunting, but we're going to tell you what you need to know about financing your student's education and why we believe a Simmons education offers you the best return on your investment.
Learn more about financing your daughter's education
Academics
Our small classes and strong academic programs promote critical thinking and leadership skills. Exceptional internship and research opportunities will provide your daughter with hands-on experience and career exposure.
Career Preparation
Simmons's independent learning requirement ensures that students build impressive resumes and gain professional contacts through internships, fieldwork, and independent projects. Simmons also offers lifelong career services, exceptional alumnae mentoring programs, and a powerful alumnae professional network.
Explore Career Preparation at Simmons
Visiting Simmons
The best way to get a feel for Simmons is to visit! We invite you and your daughter to attend a Simmons admission event or schedule an individual visit where we can answer any questions you may have.
About Simmons
Simmons consistently ranks among the nation’s top schools in its category in the U.S. News & World Report annual survey and the Princeton Review's Best 361 Colleges. A recent Kaplan college guidebook highlights Simmons as a cutting-edge school that can "help kickstart your career and get you where you want to go."
Family Events
The Office of Student Leadership and Activities plans many events for parents and families throughout the year. Some of the most popular events are:
Family Weekend
Family Day is the students' favorite family event that occurs each October, and provides Simmons students an opportunity to share their experiences on campus with their families and friends.
Register for Family Weekend today!
Family Orientation
Family Orientation is your opportunity to talk directly with the Simmons administrators and members of Parents Council about what to expect as a parent of a Simmons student, while your daughter enjoys her first day at college!
In addition to special events for parents and families, many Simmons community events are free and open to the public, including lectures, film series, art exhibits, and panel discussions. Parents and families are welcome to attend!
Learn more about upcoming Family Events
Support Simmons
To keep tuition costs as low as possible, Simmons subsidizes almost a quarter of a student's education through donations to The Simmons Fund. The Simmons Fund relies on gifts from alumnae/i and friends like you.
Volunteering is another wonderful way to give to the Simmons community. If you’re interested in volunteering on our Parents Council, please contact the Office of the Dean for Student Life at 617-521-2124.
