Admitted Library and Information Science Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to the School of Library and Information Science!
Now that you're admitted to the program — what's next?
To confirm your spot in the incoming class please submit a non-refundable $300 tuition deposit. This deposit will be applied towards your tuition upon your enrollment in the program.
Resources
The following resources contain all the information you will need in the coming weeks as an admitted student.
- Boston Housing Resources
- Chat with a Current Graduate Student
- Experience Boston
- Financing Guides and Planning Worksheets
- Moving to Boston Brochure
- Required Health Information
- SLIS Resources
- Student Experience Blog
- Support Services - Simmons REEF Center
At Simmons, the REEF Support Center acts as a similar support hub for undergraduate, graduate, and online students. REEF refers to Resilience, Efficacy, and Empowerment through Foundational support services. - Student Assistance Program
- Office of Accessibility Services
Questions?
Have some final questions before making your decision to enroll? We're happy to help! You can schedule a personal appointment to speak to a faculty member, admission representative, financial aid, or current student.
You can also simply contact us at [email protected] or 617-521-2868 — we are happy to help!
Library and Information Science at Simmons University
The School of Library and Information Science is a national leader with top-rated faculty, prestigious alumnae/i, and great locations in Boston, South Hadley, and Amherst, Massachusetts,
Recent News
Alumnae/i Receive Awards from American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA) announced winners of the 2025 Youth Media Awards, including Breanna J. McDaniel ’14MA, Gabe Cole Novoa ’19MFA, Stephanie Seales ’09MA, and Sacha Lamb ’20MS/MA.
SLIS Student and Alumni Win Law Library Internship
School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) alum Mary Hogan l’85MS and SLIS student Hannah Gershone have been selected for the Summer 2024 Creative Digital Projects Internship at the Law Library of Congress.
Protecting the Freedom to Read: Sadina Shawver ’17MS on Book Sanctuaries, Handling Criticism, and Rising to the Challenge
Sadina Shawver ’17MS is Assistant Branch Manager in Youth Services at the Harris County Public Library in Texas, which was designated a book sanctuary in September of 2023. Shawver shares how she handles challenges to library materials, and protects the freedom to read.
Learning Real-Life Skills in Virtual Reality
"Virtual Reality is the Zoom of the future," says Assistant Professor Catherine Dumas. Simmons SLIS is on the cutting edge of using broadly accessible Virtual Reality (VR) technology as a general pedagogic tool. Dumas, along with Assistant Professor Rachel Williams...
Adjunct Elaine Dimopoulos ’08MFA on Writing, Environmentalism, and How to Get Involved
Adjunct Elaine Dimopoulos ’08MFA is the author of Material Girls (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015). Her new novel, Turn the Tide (HarperCollins, 2022) is her middle grade debut, inspired by real life environmental activists.
From Recipes to Reference: Erica Eynouf ’10MS Finds “Kismet” at SLIS West
Eynouf started her career in the restaurant industry but soon fell in love with library science after completing her bachelor's degree. AFter learning about the opportunities at SLIS West, Eynouf never looked back.
New Research on Public Libraries and Schools in the Age of COVID-19
In the wake of the pandemic, the School of Library and Information Science master’s and doctoral students wonder: what can we learn from this experience? Take a look at their research projects on the impacts of COVID-19 on schools and public libraries.
Associate Professor Colin Rhinesmith Awarded IMLS Grant For Work With Tribal Libraries
Rhinesmith is working with graduate research assistant, Malana Krongelb ’22MS, who co-wrote the IMLS grant proposal with Rhinesmith, ATALM President/CEO Susan Feller, and Director of Programs Melissa Brodt.