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  1. A

    1. Office of Accessibility Services

      The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) is committed to reducing barriers and enabling the full participation of students in our programs and activities. We provide academic and clinical accommodations to undergraduate and graduate students with documented accessibility needs.

    2. Accounts Payable

      Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the processing of payments for goods and services received from suppliers and individuals. We oversee invoicing and all expense reporting to ensure compliance with Simmons University guidelines. We also provide instruction for Workday processing.

    3. Office of Advancement

      The Office of Advancement dedicates itself to building and sustaining relationships with alumnae/i, families, and friends through engagement, giving, volunteering, attending and connecting.

    4. African American Alumnae/i Association

      The mission of the African American Alumnae/i Association (AAAA) is to represent and serve all African American and African descended alumnae/i of Simmons University in order to serve and advance the interests of Simmons University and to support African descended alumnae/i and students.

    5. The Simmons University Undergraduate Alumnae/i Association

      Founded in 1928, the Undergraduate Alumnae/i Association represents and serves all undergraduate alumnae/i of Simmons University. The Association exists to strengthen alumnae/i relationships with the University by creating pathways of engagement for Alumnae/i that will serve and advance the interests of Simmons, and reflect positively on Simmons by celebrating and supporting undergraduate alumnae/i success. 

    6. Alumnae/i Relations and Annual Giving

      The Office of Alumnae/i Relations strives to connect the global community of Simmons alumae/i with each other and the University as we create meaningful change in the world.

    7. Athletics

      Simmons participates in 9 NCAA Division III intercollegiate varsity sports.

  2. B

    1. The Barbara Lee Fellowship Program

      The Barbara Lee Fellowship gives juniors and seniors exposure to and education in the nuts and bolts of Massachusetts political leadership through practical experience in the arena of public policy and practice. Selected students, who register for an eight credit internship through the Department of Political Science and International Relations, receive a stipend and an internship placement with a female state legislator.

    2. Department of Behavior Analysis

      The Department of Behavior Analysis prepares students for a wide variety of professional paths, including service to individuals with autism and/or neurodevelopmental disabilities, and work in educational and/or clinical settings, industry, and private practice.

    3. Department of Biology

      The Department of Biology offers exceptional education in biological disciplines, rooted in theoretical knowledge, and enriched by interactive, hands-on learning.

    4. Board of Trustees

      The Board of Trustees oversee all of Simmons’ institutional affairs in accordance with the University's charter, bylaws, evolving statements of mission and purpose, and strategic plan.

    5. Buildings and Grounds

      Buildings and Grounds is responsible for management of all Simmons facilities. This includes general maintenance, alterations and repairs, capital construction, energy management, housekeeping, office moves, landscaping, shipping and receiving, and snow removal on both the main and residence campuses.

  3. C

    1. The Career Education Center

      The Career Education Center is here to empower all Simmons students and alums with the expertise, skills, and resources to engage in, access, and explore diverse opportunities for their life’s work, integrating their passion with their purpose in meaningful careers.

      Contact for Online Students

    2. Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice

      The Stephen D. London Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice facilitates and promotes community-based learning and develops strategic partnerships to advance learning, promote civic engagement, and enhance community leadership in order to create a more just society.

    3. The Center for Faculty Excellence

      The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) provides structures and opportunities to empower faculty excellence and help Simmons faculty thrive in their professional lives.

    4. The Center for Global Education

      The Center for Global Education, located in the Center for Student Success, oversees all study abroad opportunities and university exchange partnerships, international student services and many initiatives to help globalize the Simmons experience.

    5. The Center for Innovation in Behavioral Health Education and Research

      The Center for Innovation in Behavioral Health Education and Research focuses on research and training that advances workforce development in behavioral health. The center serves as the intellectual hub for developing innovative clinical social work research and accelerating dissemination into practice communities.

    6. The Jennifer Eckert Center for Leadership & Engagement

      The Jennifer Eckert Center for Leadership and Engagement has a mission to to enhance leadership development opportunities for a diverse and engaged student body by empowering students to practice Everyday Leadership, social responsibility, and mutual respect.

    7. The Center for the Study of Children's Literature

      The Center for the Study of Children's Literature supports and advances the study of children's and young adult literature through nationally recognized programs and partnerships.

    8. Department of Chemistry and Physics

      In the Department of Chemistry & Physics we educate students to become research-empowered, global citizens, with the skills and experience to thrive in their careers.

    9. The Colleges of the Fenway

      The Colleges of the Fenway is a collaborative of five neighboring Boston-based colleges and universities in the Fenway area: Simmons, Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.

    10. Department of Communications

      The Department of Communications provides an intellectually rigorous path of study of communications media. The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking, superior writing capabilities, a contemporary visual intelligence, technical competence, and effective oral communication.

    11. Community Resource Room

      The Community Resource Room is a community-centered resource within the REEF Support Center (A-075 C) that strives to provide accessible and sustainable food/household products for free distribution.

    12. Department of Computer, Data, and Mathematical Sciences

      The Department of Computer, Data, and Mathematical Sciences offers programs that help students learn to think critically, logically, and abstractly and gain a strong theoretical foundation on which to build their understanding of current technologies—and to imagine new innovations.

    13. Office of Conferences and Special Events

      The Simmons conference services team collaborates with customers to plan, customize, and deliver affordable, successful events and meetings. We offer a variety of spaces for programs and events — including a conference center, meeting rooms, lecture halls, and classrooms.

      Request Information About Holding an Event at Simmons

    14. Controller's Office

      The Accounting Office stewards all financial assets at Simmons and is responsible for processing all financial transactions for Simmons. The Controller supervises this Office and reports to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Simmons University.

    15. The Copy and Mail Center

      The Copy and Mail Center provides copy, digital printing, mail and shipping services to our faculty, staff and students. Copy and mail professionals are available to consult with you and provide solutions that meet your specifications and budgetary requirements.

    16. The Counseling Center

      The Counseling Center offers in-person and tele-health counseling for current undergraduate students during office hours. 24-hour support is available to all students through the Student Assistance Program. 

  4. D

    1. Deans

      Deans are academic leaders who have academic, programmatic, managerial, and fiscal responsibilities for a school. The Deans report to the Provost.

    2. Dining Services

      Dining Services strives to support the well-being of the Simmons community by providing a range of delicious and healthy options with meal plans that nourish your campus experience.

    3. Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

      The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion promotes awareness and understanding of the intersectionality of diverse identities that constitute our Simmons community.

    4. Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program

      Through mentorship, leadership training, volunteerism, and career counseling, the Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program has empowered ALANA and first-generation nursing students for over a decade, investing in their success as learners, healthcare professionals, and leaders.

    5. Dynamic Research Education Academy for Mentoring Womxn in STEM

      The DREAM program is a holistic and dynamic mentorship program at Simmons University to mentor undergraduate students to build confidence, formulate STEM identity, and develop successful STEM career pathways. The program is designed to guide students until their graduation.

  5. E

    1. Department of Education

      The Department of Education is committed to helping our students learn to transform lives by educating learners of all ability levels, and reaching students at a young age to set them on a pathway to success

    2. Executive Education

      Executive Education programs have a lasting impact on women leaders and their organizations — enabling them to leverage their professional potential in new, more effective ways.

  6. F

    1. Office of Finance and Administration

      The Office of Finance and Administration is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable (non-student), cashiering, and general accounting.

    2. First Year Advisors

      First-Year Advisors are a mix of passionate faculty and professional advisors who are trained on PLAN general education requirements, aware of campus resources, and are well-versed on all majors, minors, and programs offered at Simmons. First-year students receive an email from their First-Year Advisor before
      June Orientation.

    3. Fit at Simmons

      FIT at Simmons provides group fitness classes to Simmons students for free, thanks to a generous gift from Nancy Gavrin ’58! With a focus on physical and mental wellbeing, instructors provide a variety of classes to provide a holistic approach to fitness.

  7. G

    1. Office of the General Counsel

      The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for a wide range of policies and compliance.

    2. Office of Graduate Admission

      Whether you're coming straight from undergraduate study — or making a change mid-career — the Office of Graduate Studies Admission will help you navigate the process of applying for a graduate degree.

    3. The Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities and Social Sciences

      The Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities and Social Sciences cultivates trailblazers and leaders. Here, you'll study the modes of expression through which we record and interpret the human experience.

  8. H

    1. The Hazel Dick Leonard Faculty Fellowship

      A Faculty Fellowship program designed to foster a community of scholars engaged in public-oriented research, scholarly, and artistic projects.

    2. Health Center

      At Simmons Health Services, our mission is to maintain and enhance the health of the Simmons student body through comprehensive and accessible primary health care. We endeavor to support students in the pursuit of their academic and personal growth through promotion of healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices. We hope to accomplish these goals in an inclusive Health Center environment that is welcoming and supportive of all Simmons students.

    3. Honors Program

      The Simmons Honors Program is an interdisciplinary program that develops thought leaders for the 21st century through rigorous curricular and experiential programming.

    4. Office of Human Resources

      The Simmons Human Resources team strives to provide the support and training necessary for employees to succeed in their roles and achieve their goals. We foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive Simmons workforce. In doing so, we contribute to our employees' wellbeing, our students' success, and the University's mission.

    5. Department of Humanities

      The Department of Humanities is committed to connecting students with the enduring value of the humanities — the study of human cultural expressions in art, history, languages, literatures, writing, and philosophy across the globe. 

  9. I

    1. Ifill School CommLab

      In the Ifill School Labs, we are committed to providing a collaborative and safe space for students to complete their communications and Media-based coursework. Students in the department often find themselves spending a lot of time in the labs and we work hard to ensure the space feels like a home away from home.

    2. The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership

      The Simmons University Institute of Inclusive Leadership was founded in 2019 and builds on the University’s rich heritage of igniting positive action, fostering everyday leadership, and striving for lasting social justice. The annual Leadership Conference provides a powerful opportunity to be inspired, hear the wisdom of world-class women leaders, build leadership skills, and network with experts from around the globe.

    3. Office of Institutional Research and Assessment

      The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment provides consistent, standard, and objective data to support Simmon's enrollment, planning, and policy decisions.

    4. Institutional Review Board

      The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is charged by the University President with the responsibility of reviewing research proposals for the purpose of protecting the rights of individuals who are subjects of any research, conducted by faculty, staff, or students of Simmons University.

  10. L

    1. School of Library and Information Science

      The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) is a national leader with top-rated faculty, prestigious alumnae/i, and great locations in Boston and SLIS West (Greenfield, MA and Amherst, MA).

  11. M

    1. The Makerspace

      The Makerspace is a student-led facility used for creative activity, entrepreneurial explorations, learning about robotics and technology, curricular and cocurricular projects, and community outreach and engagement.

    2. School of Management

      With a firm foundation in finance, marketing, and management, students in the School of Management hone their business abilities and succeed in the globally competitive and multicultural world. We offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and Executive Education programs that position our students as leaders in their organizations and communities.

    3. Office of Military and Veteran Services

      The Office of Military and Veteran Services assists students in navigating their Chapter 33, Chapter 35, Chapter 31, Tuition Assistance, and ROTC benefits, as well as provides programming to serve our student-veteran and military-affiliated population.

    4. The Multicultural Center

      The Multicultural Center strives to help students merge the narratives of who they are with their academic and professional commitments. We acknowledge that an individual is made up of a multiplicity of identities that shape their experiences and we aim to provide space and education necessary to explore the intersections of who they are.

  12. N

    1. School of Nursing

      Simmons’ School of Nursing is home to one of the country’s first university-based nursing programs and we are proud to remain among the best programs in the field, recognized for clinical excellence, and preparing future leaders in health care through undergraduate and graduate nursing degree programs, including the online Nursing@Simmons programs.

    2. Department of Nutrition

      The Department of Nutrition offers outstanding education in every aspect of nutrition and dietetics. Each of our degree programs provides a strong foundation in the science of nutrition and extensive hands-on training, enabling our graduates to improve quality of life for individuals and communities.

  13. P

    1. The Passionate Leaders Project

      The Passionate Leaders Project (PLP) supports undergraduate students seeking to enrich their academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom.

    2. Department of Physical Therapy

      The Department of Physical Therapy at Simmons University has been a respected leader in physical therapy education for over 75 years, known for world-class clinical training and innovative research.

    3. Department of Politics and Policy

      The Department of Politics and Policy strives to help students become informed citizens who think critically about the important issues of our time and to be informed citizens and thoughtful leaders for a changing global society.

    4. Pre-Health Advising

      Simmons offers Pre-Health coursework that provides strong preparation for admission to medical, dental, optometry, podiatry, veterinary, and physician assistant programs.

    5. The President's Office

      The Office of the President serves as the administrative seat of the College, working in conjunction with the Board of Trustees oversee all of Simmons’s institutional affairs in accordance with the University's charter, bylaws, evolving statements of mission and purpose, and strategic plan.

    6. The Provost's Office

      The Provost's Office is responsible for Simmons' academic operations, working closely with faculty and staff throughout the University on matters of curriculum, research and faculty affairs.

    7. Department of Psychology

      Students and faculty in the Department of Psychology share a desire to improve people’s lives and a commitment to social justice.

    8. Department of Public Health

      The Department of Public Health offers a Public Health Bachelor of Science program that is a unique combination of an interdisciplinary liberal arts education with a specialty focus on public health, and a Master of Public Health degree with a distinct focus on health equity. Online and on-campus options are available to both undergraduate and graduate students.

    9. Department of Public Safety

      The Public Safety Department provides police and security services to the Simmons University community. The department operates around the clock, every day of the year.

    10. The Purchasing Department

      The Purchasing Department is responsible for maximizing the value of the Institutions’ spending power, facilitating the procurement of goods and services, managing the corporate credit card program and identifying diversity owned suppliers.

  14. R

    1. Department of Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

      The Department of Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies administers programs that express Simmons's commitment to understanding the power of culture to shape identities, lived experiences, inequities, and opportunities. The programs encourage work across disciplines and draw on a range of faculty expertise from across the University.

    2. REEF Support Center

      At Simmons, the REEF Support Center acts as a support hub for undergraduate, graduate, and online students. REEF refers to Resilience, Efficacy, and Empowerment through Foundational support services.

    3. The Registrar's Office

      The Registrar's Office ensures the integrity of the academic records of all students and provide resources such as course registration, class and classroom scheduling, transfer credit evaluation, certification of enrollments, and the release of official academic records.

    4. Residence Campus Mailroom

      The Residence Campus Mailroom, located in the basement of Smith Hall on the residence campus, handles the receipt and delivery of mail and packages for all resident students and administrative offices on the residence campus. Our staff is committed to the efficient and secure handling of your mail and packages.

    5. Office of Residence Life

      The Office of Residence Life is responsible for the administration of — and student life in — Simmons University Housing.

  15. S

    1. School of Sciences and Health Professions

      In the School of Sciences and Health Professions, you'll discover the intersection of health, life, nature, and science. We cultivate innovative practices and procedures to advance scientific knowledge, address complex problems, ask critical questions, reduce disparities, and improve individual and collective health.

    2. Senior Leadership Team

      The Senior Leadership Team consists of the President, the Provost, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and select Vice Presidents and Officers. The Senior Leadership Team works together on all institutional-level decisions.

    3. Simmons Online

      Through years of evaluation and research, Simmons University has mastered the delivery of high-quality online education that brings people together — and moves them forward.

    4. Simmons Parking

      The Parking Office is responsible for the parking regulations that apply to students, faculty, staff, and visitors who wish to park in one of the Simmons University parking areas.

    5. The Simmons PLAN

      Simmons PLAN (Purpose Leadership ActioN) is a highly customizable, four-year academic pathway that is a key part of the Simmons undergraduate experience. The curriculum provides students with a highly-immersive experience and faculty mentorship each year to graduation.

    6. Simmons Technology

      Simmons Technology is committed to providing reliable services, innovative solutions, and excellent support to the Simmons community.

    7. Simmons University Library

      The Simmons University Library fully supports the educational needs of all members of the Simmons Community— students, faculty, staff, alumnae/i, and guests.

    8. Simmons University Radio, a.k.a. The Shark

      The Simmons University Radio studio streams live programming onto the Internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is accessible to the general public in addition to students, alumnae/i, faculty, and staff.

    9. School of Social Work

      For over a century, Simmons has been a leader in innovative social work education. From cutting-edge simulations (the use of actors to simulate real world practice), to our renowned practicum education program, to our PhD and DSW programs which have strong mentoring components and value practice expertise, the School of Social Work provides students with a one-of-a-kind social work education.

    10. Office of Spiritual Identity Support

      Spiritual Identity Support works to facilitate spiritual development and meet the spiritual needs of students.

    11. Division of Student Engagement, Success, and Diversity

      The Division of Student Engagement, Success, and Diversity is dedicated to empowering students to engage in transformative and meaningful experiences that foster community, career readiness, self-efficacy, and a sense of purpose.

    12. Office of Student Financial Services

      Student Financial Services is here to assist students and families with managing the cost of higher education and questions about financing your education at Simmons.

    13. Student Services One-Stop

      Rooted in the University’s mission to put the needs of our students first, Simmons One Stop brings together the non-academic services that are essential to students pursuing a Simmons education.

    14. Center for Student Success

      The Center for Student Success houses the Office of Undergraduate Advising, the Writing Center and Tutoring Center, the Center for Global Education, the Office of Accessibility Services, and the Career Education Center. These five offices work individually and collaboratively to assist students as they strive to be successful academically, professionally, and personally.

    15. Studio 5

      Studio 5 is a renowned faculty-facilitated, professional communications studio: students doing real work for real clients.

    16. The Summer Children's Literature Institute

      Since 1975, the biennial Summer Children's Literature Institute has gathered to advocate, explore, and celebrate literature for young people through a single thematic lens.

    17. The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons (SURPASs)

      The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons (SURPASs) is a paid, mentored summer research and creative scholarship experience for undergraduate students across all academic disciplines.

  16. T

    1. Technology Service Desk

      Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to visit us at the Service Desk for technology assistance on Simmons standard applications.

    2. The Trustman Art Gallery

      Given in honor of Julia Myerson Trustman, ’24, by her husband, Benjamin, the Trustman Art Gallery exhibits the work of professional artists and has a yearly exhibition of student work from the Department of Art and Music. The gallery presents diverse and engaging art and programming that supports academic and curricular goals across the University and provides professional opportunities for students.

  17. U

    1. Office of Undergraduate Admission

      The Office of Undergraduate Admission is dedicated to helping students begin their college journey at Simmons.

    2. Office of Undergraduate Advising

      We partner with faculty advisors, academic departments and other Simmons support staff to encourage academic and personal development of all students.

    3. Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships

      The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URF) is committed to supporting the intellectual curiosity, creativity and scholarly development of Simmons students.

    4. The Simmons University Archives

      The Simmons University Archives engages the Simmons community with an awareness of our shared history, collects and makes available material that document the University, and actively supports learning, research, and scholarship.

    5. University Bookstore

      In addition to all course related books and materials, the bookstore carries a wide variety of merchandise — like gifts, cards, candy and snacks — and offers many services.

    6. Office of University Communications

      University Communications provides support to the Simmons community through external and internal promotion; website, digital communications and social media strategy; public affairs and media and government relations assistance; branding and creative services; and internal communications.