Your Next Steps: Getting Started at Simmons!
The New Student Checklist will help you through the tasks you need to complete to begin your journey at Simmons University.
First Things First
To setup your account, you will need your social security number or Simmons student ID number. Your ID number can be found in your "Next Steps" email from Undergraduate Admission.
Starting July 1, all email communications will be sent to your Simmons email account, so please plan to check it regularly throughout the summer.
You will need this card to gain access to University buildings, residence halls, dining halls, and for other services.
All billing statements are posted to the Online Student Account Center monthly during the semester. In order to allow a family member to become an authorized user to view bills and make payments, you must first grant them access by going to Workday.
Authorized users will receive an email from Student Financial Services ([email protected]) with a temporary password to login.
Checklists for Next Steps
1. Register for First Bite Orientation
First Bite Orientation is your formal introduction to the Simmons University community! During the program, you will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, student leaders, and future classmates.
June Orientation: Students are required to attend 1 session.
Session 1: June 13, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
or
Session 2: June 14, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
If you live outside of the greater Boston area and will be unable to attend in-person, please email [email protected].
Move-In Date & Fall Orientation: August 31-September 2.
No registration is needed.
2. Take the Required Placement Exams
All students must complete the Math Placement Exam. The Office of Undergraduate Advising will contact incoming students with further information about how to access and complete the Math Placement Exam in mid May. The Spanish Language Exam is optional. Only students with an educational background in Spanish or those who are fluent in Spanish and want to continue their studies at Simmons should take the Spanish Language Exam.
Deadline to complete: June 3, 2024
3. Submit Your Student Major Interest Form
Please take a moment to fill out this brief form to indicate which major you are interested in pursuing at Simmons University. This form does not officially declare you in the major but will allow us to assign you to the appropriate academic advisor for your first-year at Simmons. If you plan to explore your academic options in your first-year, then please list "NA" or "exploring" in the "Intended Major 1" spot.
Deadline to complete: May 20, 2024
4. Complete Tasks in Workday
Log into your Student Workday Account to sign your Financial Agreement (FRA) and complete onboarding tasks. Please ensure your FRA is e-signed prior to Orientation for your Fall registration to be processed.
5. Fill Out The Housing Application
The "New to Simmons" Housing Application is available April 10 and closes on July 12. Login to the Housing Portal to apply for housing.
All first-year students are required to reside in university housing. If you have extenuating circumstances and wish to be considered for exemption from the first-year residency requirement, please submit the First-Year Housing Exemption Request form. More information can also be found on the Residence Life website.
*In order to apply for housing, you must use your Simmons credentials. You will receive an email from Undergraduate Admission on setting up your Simmons email account.
6. Submit Your Health Records
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires by law that all full-time students (9 credits or more) under age 30 and all full- and part-time health science students submit documentation of immunizations to the University before starting classes.
If you have any questions about these health requirements or using the Student Health Portal, please call the Health Center at 617-521-1020.
New students will have access to the Portal to submit records beginning June 1.
Deadline to submit health records: August 1
7. Register with Accessibility Services (If Applicable)
The Office of Accessibility Services provides academic and residential accommodations to ensure equal access to students under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who are interested in receiving accommodations at the college level can register with the Office of Accessibility Services.
Deadline to submit residential accommodations: July 12, 2024
8. Submit Your Final Transcript
Please submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended to [email protected] or by mail at the following address:
Office of Undergraduate Admission, Simmons University
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Final high school transcripts must be sent directly from your school in order to be considered official. Please submit all transcripts prior to June 30, 2024. If you have taken college courses or will be taking classes through the summer, please have your official college transcript(s) sent immediately after your course(s) are finished.
If you have any questions or concerns about your transcripts, please contact your admission counselor.
Obtaining your F-1 Student Visa
The Form I-20 is a document demonstrating that you have been admitted to a full program of study and that you have shown sufficient financial resources to stay in the U.S. It is also a printed form of your record in SEVIS, the Student Exchange Visitor Information System, a system that maintains information on international non-immigrant students and exchange visitors in the US.
The Form I-20 will contain information about your program of study, the length of your degree program, your personal contact information, and your unique SEVIS ID number. This form allows you to apply for an F-1 visa at your local US Embassy or Consulate, enter and reenter the US, and remain in the US as a student at Simmons University. Your I-20 must be valid and up-to-date at all times.
The first step in attaining an I-20 visa is to complete the International Student Supplement Form with all of the required documents. Login to your admission portal to complete the form.
Questions? Contact Mireille McLaughlin, [email protected].
Advising and Course Selection for Transfer Students
Your Academic Advisor will reach out to you to schedule a meeting to discuss your major and transfer credit evaluation and to choose classes for the fall. When you meet with your Academic Advisor, they will review your credit evaluation with you to determine which placement exams you will need to complete before starting at Simmons. At that point, you will be able to schedule your placement exams.
1. Register for First Bite Orientation
First Bite Orientation is your formal introduction to the Simmons University community! During the program, you will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, student leaders, and future classmates.
September Orientation Dates: August 31 – September 2
More details will be available soon.
2. Complete Tasks in Workday
Log into your Student Workday Account to sign your Financial Agreement (FRA) and complete onboarding tasks. Please ensure your FRA is e-signed prior to meeting with your advisor for your Fall registration to be processed.
3. Fill Out The Housing Application
While housing is not guaranteed, we do reserve a limited number of spots for transfer students and priority will go by application submission date. The "New to Simmons" Housing Application is available April 10 and closes on July 12. Login to the Housing Portal (keep same link, but can a new page open) to apply for housing.
*In order to apply for housing, you must use your Simmons credentials. You will receive an email from Undergraduate Admission on setting up your Simmons email account.
4. Submit your Health Records
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires by law that all full-time students (9 credits or more) under age 30 and all full- and part-time health science students submit documentation of immunizations to the University before starting classes.
If you have any questions about these health requirements or using the Student Health Portal, please call the Health Center at 617-521-1020.
New students will have access to the Portal to submit records beginning June 1.
Deadline to submit health records: August 1
5. Register with Accessibility Services (If Applicable)
The Office of Accessibility Services provides academic and residential accommodations to ensure equal access to students under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who are interested in receiving accommodations at the college level can register with the Office of Accessibility Services.
Deadline to submit residential accommodations: July 12, 2024
6. Submit your Final Transcript
Please submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended to [email protected] or by mail at the following address:
Office of Undergraduate Admission, Simmons University
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Final high school transcripts must be sent directly from your school in order to be considered official. Please submit all transcripts prior to June 30, 2024. If you have taken college courses or will be taking classes through the summer, please have your official college transcript(s) sent immediately after your course(s) are finished. If you have any questions or concerns about your transcripts, please contact your admission counselor.
1. Register for Accelerated BSN Orientation
Orientation will be on Aug. 29, 2024 from 8:30am-3:30pm. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].
2. Complete Tasks in Workday
Log into your Student Workday Account to sign your Financial Agreement (FRA) and complete onboarding tasks.
3. Submit Your Health Records
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires by law that all full-time students (9 credits or more) under age 30 and all full- and part-time health science students submit documentation of immunizations to the University before starting classes.
If you have any questions about these health requirements or using the Student Health Portal, please call the Health Center at 617-521-1020.
New students will have access to the Portal to submit records beginning June 1.
Deadline to submit health records: August 1
4. Register with Accessibility Services (If Applicable)
The Office of Accessibility Services provides academic and residential accommodations to ensure equal access to students under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who are interested in receiving accommodations at the college level can register with the Office of Accessibility Services.
5. Submit your Final Transcript
Please submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended to [email protected] or by mail at the following address:
Office of Undergraduate Admission, Simmons University
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previous institution's Registrar's Office to us in order to be considered official. All ABSN students are required to send an official high school transcript to us along with your college transcripts.
Please submit all transcripts prior to June 30, 2024 to ensure your credits are evaluated before the start of classes this fall. If you will be taking classes through the summer, please submit your completed transcript(s) immediately after your course(s) are finished. If you have any questions or concerns about your transcripts, please contact your admission counselor.
6. Additional ABSN Requirement
The nursing department will discuss further requirements to participate in the ABSN program during Orientation and will follow up with more information after Orientation.
Advising and Course Selection for Adult Students (Dix Scholars)
Your Academic Advisor will reach out to you to schedule a meeting to discuss your major and transfer credit evaluation and to choose classes for the fall. When you meet with your Academic Advisor, they will review your credit evaluation with you to determine which placement exams you will need to complete before starting at Simmons. At that point, you will be able to schedule your placement exams.
1. Register for Orientation
Orientation for Dix Scholars will be on Aug. 28, 2024 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Please register here.
2. Complete Tasks in Workday
Log into your Student Workday Account to sign your Financial Agreement (FRA) and complete onboarding tasks. Please ensure your FRA is e-signed prior to Orientation for your Fall registration to be processed.
3. Submit your Health Records
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires by law that all full-time students (9 credits or more) under age 30 and all full- and part-time health science students submit documentation of immunizations to the University before starting classes.
If you have any questions about these health requirements or using the Student Health Portal, please call the Health Center at 617-521-1020.
New students will have access to the Portal to submit records beginning June 1.
Deadline to submit health records: August 1
4. Register with Accessibility Services (If Applicable)
The Office of Accessibility Services provides academic and residential accommodations to ensure equal access to students under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who are interested in receiving accommodations at the college level can register with the Office of Accessibility Services.
5. Submit your Final Transcript
Please submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended to [email protected] or by mail at the following address:
Office of Undergraduate Admission, Simmons University
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previous institution's Registrar's Office to us in order to be considered official. If you are a nursing major or if you have not completed an Associate degree, please send an official high school transcript to us along with your college transcripts.
Please submit all transcripts prior to June 30, 2024 to ensure your credits are evaluated and are posted to your Simmons account before the start of classes this fall. If you will be taking classes through the summer, please submit your completed transcript(s) immediately after your course(s) are finished. If you have any questions or concerns about your transcripts, please contact your admission counselor.
