Resources
Campus Resources
If you experience fever, cough or difficulty breathing following contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient, or if you have traveled from a country with a travel advisory within 14 days of the onset of illness, you should self-quarantine for at least 14 days.
Before seeking medical attention, contact Health Services at 617-521-1020 during office hours or Public Safety at 617-521-1112 to reach a provider on-call for further instructions.
Massachusetts Resources
Vaccines
All individuals sixteen or older – including students – who live, work or study in Massachusetts are eligible to receive a COVID vaccine. We encourage everyone to get their vaccine as soon as possible. Individuals can pre-register for an appointment at one of the Commonwealth's mass vaccination sites, or they can access and schedule an appointment through mass.gov or MaCovidVaccines.com.
Testing
Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is widely available in Massachusetts. Find a testing site near you.
Additional Resources
For the latest updates and most current information about this evolving public health situation, visit:
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2019 Novel Coronavirus page, including updated Travel Notices for countries with community transmission. Information specifically about the source and spread of COVID-19 is available on the CDC's Situation Summary: Source and Spread of the Virus.
- For information regarding travel restrictions, visit the U.S. State Department website.
Further updates and information can be found by calling the Boston Mayor's Office's Health Hotline: 617-534-5050 or toll-free: 1-800-847-0710. Or visit the Boston Public Health Commission website.
Health Center
Simmons Health Services, located on the Simmons Residence Campus, offers health care to Simmons undergraduate and graduate students. The Health Center is staffed by Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners (and Simmons FNP Students) and a Family Physician. Additional part-time providers include a Registered Dietitian and Psychiatric consultant. Services are available by appointment at the Health Center during regularly-scheduled clinic hours.
The Center for Global Education
The Center for Global Education, located in the Center for Student Success, oversees all study abroad opportunities and university exchange partnerships, international student services and many initiatives to help globalize the Simmons experience.
Public Safety (non-emergencies)
Public Safety (emergencies)
The Counseling Center
The Counseling Center offers in-person and tele-health counseling for current undergraduate students during office hours. 24-hour support is available to all students through the Student Assistance Program.