Welcome to Virtual Orientation!
We are thrilled you have decided to join the Simmons family. As a Shark, you now belong to a dynamic community of leaders and scholars. You will be able to explore new possibilities and take advantage of the experiences and opportunities that Simmons has to offer. Go Simmons Sharks!
Virtual Orientation Schedule
June Orientation sessions are the first part of your introduction to Simmons. You will hear from Orientation Leaders, faculty, and staff as they provide you with the knowledge and resources you will need to be set up for success. We can’t wait to see you there!
The below schedule is for Virtual June Orientation Session D on June 27.
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Welcome Session: Welcome address from Alicia LaPolla, Assistant Dean of First Year Programs. Overview of Schedule of Events.
9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Campus Life Panel: Representatives from the Center for Leadership and Engagement, Community Engagement, Colleges of the Fenway, and Athletics will discuss how you can get connected and stay engaged at Simmons.
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Academic Life in the First Year: Learn all about the Simmons PLAN curriculum and hear from faculty first-year advisors. They will describe what you can expect from selecting courses and the academic guidance you will receive as a First Year student.
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Student Success and Support Panel: Hear from the Offices of Accessibility Services, Global Education, Career Education Center, and Information Technology. They will review the resources and support available to Simmons students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Closing Session with Orientation Leaders: Want to know what it’s really like to be a Simmons student? Orientation Leaders will be on hand to talk about their experiences and answer your questions!
Take a Virtual Tour
At Simmons, you’ll study and live in our small college environment while enjoying all the resources of a major academic hub. Want to see for yourself? Take a tour around campus with Simmons alumna and former tour guide, Kaitlin Maloney '19!
A Day in the Life of a Simmons Student
Our Woman on Campus, Maralee Mitchell ‘20, shows us what a typical day looks like for a Simmons student.
Our 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.