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.
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!
Next Steps for Fall 2025 Students
Take a few minutes to review what the next steps are for becoming a Simmons Shark!
Join us for Admitted Student Events: April 22-25
On April 22-25, join us for an in-depth look at the Simmons experience. Each day will feature a panel including students, faculty and staff, a campus tour, and conversations with an admissions counselor. The event on April 25 is specifically designed for nursing students to see the nursing simulation labs and hear more from nursing students. It's not too late to visit campus and get a sense of our community before the deposit deadline!
Explore Our Community
We’ve designed many in person and virtual events to help you engage with our community. You’ll get an overview of Simmons University, hear from current students, and get answers to all your questions.
Connect with Future Classmates
Meet your classmates and have questions answered through our Class of 2029 Facebook group.
Connect with Simmons Admission
Share and celebrate your admission by tagging us on our Instagram account @simmonsadmission. Follow along for additional information from life as a student in Boston to stories from our students.
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!
Parent Resources
Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to Simmons University! Take a look at upcoming parent events.
Admitted Students
Majors & minors
Our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the opportunity to explore new subjects in ways you never thought of before.
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.
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.
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.
Traditions at Simmons
We celebrate Simmons as a campus community all year round!
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.
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!
Hear from students
Six Students Selected for the 2025 Senior Scholar Award
Ginjer Doherty ’25, Aviva Foster ’25, CJ Haggard ’25, Theo Hatfield ’25, Lili Malatinszky ’25, and Grace Walters ’25 have been selected for the prestigious Senior Scholar Award at Simmons University. Sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships, the Senior Scholar Award recognizes outstanding scholarly research across different disciplinary fields.
Thriving as Future STEM Leaders and Innovators
Fuma Iwakura ’26, MJ Vasquez ’27, and Gina Gawargi ’27 are part of the Dynamic Research Education Academy for Mentoring (DREAM) program, which currently has about 60 student participants. The NASA-funded initiative helps increase the retention of Simmons students in STEM fields.
The Simmons Edge Accelerates Academic and Career Success
Accelerated graduate education is a key feature that drew Kayla Pringle ’26 to Simmons. With the launch of the Simmons Edge, all undergraduate students will have the opportunity to graduate with an advanced degree in a wide selection of fields in as few as four or five years.
Building a Family History at Simmons
Nearly a century ago, Anna T. Kenney attended Simmons College, majoring in Secretarial Studies. Now, Kenney’s great-granddaughter, Annie Doherty ’26, has followed in her great-grandmother's footsteps to Simmons.
Simmons Student-athletes Excel On and Off the Field
Early mornings and late evenings. Long practices and rigorous academic courses. Team bonding and unforgettable moments. These are just a few of the hallmarks of the student-athlete experience at Simmons, according to field hockey player Sydney Gonyea ’25 and softball pitcher Piper Kinney ’26.
3+3 Exercise Science/PT Student Shares the Gift of Sports
In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Simmons Shark Lauren Stenmon ’28 ’30DPT shares how she balances the intense studies of her accelerated degree program with her athletics schedule.
Simmons Welcomes New Cohort of Bonner Community Leaders
The Bonner Community Leaders Program is a unique opportunity for students who want to combine a strong commitment to service with personal growth, teamwork, leadership development, and scholarship. We spoke with Ellie Foss ’28, Jocelyn Miranda Landaverde ’28, Bridget Swezey ’28, and Soraya Timas ’28 about what drew them to the program.
Students Discuss Archival Internship in The Pilot
Students Emily Greco and James Kaeser recently concluded fall semester internships at the Archdiocese of Boston Archives. They shared their reflections about this unique experience in a published interview with The Pilot.