Admission Requirements and Deadlines for Online Programs
The application process for the fully online undergraduate program at Simmons is intentionally personal. We want to get to know you as an individual, as well as your past academic endeavors and your future potential.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
May 2025
- Early Priority Deadline: January 13, 2025
- Priority Deadline: February 17, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 10, 2025
- Classes Begin: May 2025
Application Requirements
1. Online Application
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2. Personal Statement
- Please reflect upon your experiences, which could include personal, educational and professional. Describe how these experiences have influenced your decision to pursue a Simmons education at this time.
- If you are currently enrolled at another college or university, please also address your reasons for transferring from your current institution, and the objectives you hope to achieve at Simmons.
- Please double space your statement, which should be between two and four pages long.
3. College Transcripts
Simmons requires transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. 17+ prior college credits are required. Copies of high school transcript(s) are also required unless you have received an Associate’s Degree.
Official transcripts should be sent directly by the institution, or through an official transcript e-delivery service, to the Simmons Undergraduate Admission Office.
- Electronic transcripts can be delivered to:
[email protected] Physical transcripts
Official sealed paper transcripts can be mailed to:Office of Undergraduate Admission
Simmons University
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
4. Proof of High School Completion/Equivalency
To demonstrate proof of high school graduation or equivalency, applicants must submit:
An official high school transcript showing proof of graduation.
OR
Official score results from a high school equivalency exam (HiSET, GED, TASC, etc).
OR
A signed form attesting to the completion of high school requirements or earned equivalency exam with applicable dates and locations. Please complete this high school attestation form and upload it to your application. Title your uploaded form as: “Last Name_First Name_High School Attestation.”
The high school attestation form cannot be accepted for applicants to the nursing program.
5. Letter of Recommendation
One letter of recommendation is required (academic preferred if recently enrolled in school).
6. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (optional)
An up-to-date resume or CV is recommended, but not required.