Welcome! Your journey at Simmons University starts now

Welcome! Your journey at Simmons University starts now. We're so thrilled that you've been accepted to Simmons and can't wait for you to join our community.

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Congratulations and Welcome to Simmons!

We are thrilled that you are considering what we believe to be not only an exceptional institution, but a transformational one as well. At Simmons, you’ll grow and flourish, find your voice, and build the skills to be a bold leader.

Each year we have the opportunity to welcome a remarkable group of students into our diverse community with 47 countries represented, 48 states represented, and over 70+ clubs and organizations.

Get ready to take in the city lights, explore your interests, engage in real-world experiences, and meet life-changing people!

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Spring 2025 Admits

We’re excited to welcome you to Simmons! Find out your next steps here.

Next Steps

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Chat with a Current Student

Do you have specific questions about the Simmons experience that you feel only a current student can answer? Our Sharks would love to chat about campus and academic life!

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Parent Resources

Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to Simmons University! Take a look at upcoming parent events.

Learn More

Admitted Students


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Majors & minors

Our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the opportunity to explore new subjects in ways you never thought of before.

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Residential Campus

Take a virtual tour of our gated residence campus. From our nine residence halls to our state-of-the-art athletic facilities to our variety of dining halls and cafes, you'll feel right at home.

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Boston: The best college town

What's great about Boston? Just about everything! Art, music, history, amazing cultural institutions, the nightlife, Newbury Street — and more than 300,000 other college students.

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Why a women's undergraduate experience

There is ample evidence that women’s undergraduate programs actually prepare women to succeed better than co-ed colleges. 

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Traditions at Simmons

We celebrate Simmons as a campus community all year round!

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Clubs and organizations

Simmons students are serious about keeping active and getting involved. With our wide variety of student groups on campus, there's something for everyone.

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Additional Resources

We have a variety of services and support for students available at Simmons. 


Simmons By the Numbers

100%

of students complete internships, clinical placements, independent research, or field work.

With Boston as our backyard, our students have easy access to learning opportunities in the city (and beyond!)

91%

of Simmons grads are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation.

Our focus on leadership development ensures that you build the skills and confidence you need to pursue higher positions, negotiate your salary and leverage your career potential.

97%

of Simmons grads are employed in a field related to their major or program.

Our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the edge you need to find the perfect job after graduation.

Meet our Woman on Campus

"I really believe that Simmons provides the resources and support necessary to make your college experience unique to your needs and dreams." Meet our Our Woman on Campus, Saloni Kumar ‘23. Through video and blogging, Saloni gives us a closer view of the undergraduate culture of Simmons!

Read Saloni's Blog

Hear from students

Side by side photo of Madinabonu Abdullaeva ’25 and Jisu Hyeon ’25MS

International Students Find Belonging at Simmons

In honor of International Students Day, we spoke to Simmons students Madinabonu Abdullaeva ’25 and Jisu Hyeon ’25MS about what led them to Simmons, what it means to study internationally, and their future goals.


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Student in Health and Exercise Science and Physical Therapy Accelerated 3+3 Program Publishes Paper in Peer-Reviewed Journal

Amoli Vad ’28 has published her first paper in a peer-reviewed journal. We spoke with Vad about what inspired her research and why she chose the 3+3 accelerated program at Simmons.


Tristie-Mattea Ortiz ’28, dressed in a daredevil costume

Celebrating Trans Awareness Week with Simmons Undergraduate, Journalist, and Comics Fan

First year student Tristie-Mattea Ortiz ’28 reflects on the benefits of a women’s-centered institution for trans, queer, and nonbinary students.


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Incoming Simmons Undergrad Selected for Journalism Initiative

Incoming Simmons student Tristie-Mattea Ortiz ’28 was accepted into the Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Class of 2024, a project sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven, Connecticut.


Caroline Aspinwall ’25 standing outside of Boston Children's Hospital

Exercise Science Student Interns at Boston Children's Hospital

Caroline Aspinwall ’24, majoring in Health and Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology, shares details about her internship experience at Boston Children’s Hospital.


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STEM Student Receives Research Scholarship from American Chemical Society

Biochemistry major and Literature and Writing minor Reagan Cleversey ’26 received the competitive James Flack Norris / Theodore William Richards Summer Research Scholarship from the American Chemical Society. She spoke with us about her passion for medicinal chemistry and the importance of mentorship.


Girls at Work logo posted on a wall.  An orange, diamond shaped sign with the words "Girls at Work" in the center.

In Non-Profit Leadership Role, Incoming Student Empowers Girls

Incoming student Kaylee Richard is the program director of Girls at Work, “a non-profit after-school program that uses power tools and the Socratic method to empower girls.”


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Accelerated Degree Student Presents Poster on ChatGPT at Technical Symposium

Raneem Emad Amer Mousa ’25 is pursuing the Dual-Degree in Engineering Simmons offers in collaboration with Columbia University. Her research project, “Is ChatGPT the Academic Catalyst We’ve All Been Waiting For?” was accepted for inclusion in the SIGCSE Technical Symposium 2024.