ACADEMICS
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ACADEMICS Studying at Simmons will provide you with unique opportunities for leadership, scholarship, activism, and lifelong connections. You’ll graduate prepared not only to work but to lead in your professional, civic, and personal life. Here, you’ll find the best of both worlds: a university with renowned professional and academic programs located in the heart of the dynamic city of Boston, and a tightknit campus community with a small college feel.
Shaping Women Leaders Shaping women leaders is in Simmons’ DNA, dating back to our founding in the 19th century, when John Simmons established the university to offer women the opportunity to lead independent lives through meaningful careers. Today, we recognize that gender inequalities still impact women, and also transgender and nonbinary people and all those who identify outside of traditional gender norms, which makes an inclusive women’s education more important than ever.
Small College Feel, Finding Your Big University Major With the support of your Impact With an 18-acre campus nestled in the heart of Boston, access to amazing internships and jobs, and with over 35 majors available, Simmons offers the opportunities of a big, urban university. But with just over 1,700 undergraduate students and a 7:1 student to faculty ratio, we’re also the perfect environment for you to pursue your education in a close-knit, supportive community.
academic advisor and faculty instructors, you’ll identify your strengths, interests, values, and goals to discover a fulfilling path of study and career course. Many students mix and match majors and minors to create programs as unique as they are.
“I’ve worked alongside amazing students here at Simmons who are out-of-the-box thinkers that have proven their creativity time after time again—regardless of race, religion, and identity.” YASMEEN IBRAHIM ‘22 Business Marketing & Communications Major, Graphic Design Minor
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MAJORS, MINORS, AND PROGRAMS MAJORS
• Nutrition & Wellness
MINORS
• Accounting
• Physical Therapy*
• Applied Spanish
• Physics
• Biochemistry
• Political Science
In addition to the following, most majors are also offered as minors:
• Biology
• International Relations track
• Art
• Psychology
• Art Administration
• Public Health
• Cinema & Media Studies • Entrepreneurship
• Business & Management
• Public Relations & Marketing Communications
• Chemistry
• Retail Management
• Communications
• Social Work
• Environmental Science track • Black Studies
• Graphic Design track
• Sociology
• Journalism track
• Web Design & Development
• Integrated Media track
• Writing
• Computer Science • Data Science & Analytics • Economics • Engineering* • Exercise Science • Finance • Gender & Sexuality Studies • History • Humanities
* See the Simmons Edge offerings in the next section
Additional programs are available through the Colleges of the Fenway, a collaborative of five neighboring Bostonbased colleges. PRE-LAW/PRE-MED ADVISING
• Literature
Pre-professional advising is available for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in law or careers in dentistry, medicine, optometry, podiatry, or veterinary medicine.
• Mathematical Sciences • Neuroscience • Nursing • Nutrition & Dietetics
• Health Care Management • Health Humanities • Law & Justice • Literature & Writing • Migration Studies (COF) • Organizational Studies • Performing Arts (COF)
COLLEGES OF THE FENWAY (COF)
• Information Technology & Cybersecurity • Marketing
• Gender History
• Public Policy Studies • Scientific Computation • Social Media • Spanish for Health Professionals (COF) • Statistics • Sustainability Studies (COF)
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THE SIMMONS EDGE The Simmons EDGE provides all entering students with an education that centers around career development and experiential learning opportunities, while offering all students a clear and accessible pathway to a graduate degree— faster and more affordably.
Accelerated Graduate Education Shorten your time to a graduate degree by participating in our accelerated undergraduateto-graduate programs. You’ll achieve an advanced degree in less time, saving you time and money. While some accelerated degree options are aligned with specific undergraduate majors, others are open to students across a variety of majors, ensuring all of our students have the option to continue directly into a graduate program upon completion of their undergraduate program.
Accelerated Programs 3+1 PROGRAMS Bachelor’s
Master’s
Economics, Political Science, or Sociology
Public Policy
Computer Science or Library and Information Technology Information Science Social Work
Social Work
4+1 PROGRAMS Bachelor’s
Master’s
Public Health
Public Health
Biology, Exercise Science, Nutrition, or Public Health
Nutrition and Health Promotion
Nursing
Nursing
Social Work
Social Work
3+3 PROGRAMS
Integrated Career and Academic Advising
Bachelor’s
Doctorate
Exercise Science
Physical Therapy
We know students are focused on connecting their academic pursuits to their developing career goals. With the Simmons Edge, you’ll receive customized support at every step on your academic journey, from first-year advising, to selecting the academic path that’s right for you, to career education or preparation for graduate school.
ADDITIONAL ACCELERATED PATHWAYS*
Real-World Learning All Simmons students gain real-world, careerrelated experience before graduating. You will complete an internship, participate in a handson research or creative project, or complete a supervised practicum as part of your course of study. Our Passionate Leaders program, Symposium, and Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons (SURPASs) offer additional opportunities to boost your academic and professional skills and provide a chance to work closely with our expert faculty.
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Any major
Data Science
Any major
Gender and Cultural Studies
Any major
Management
Any major
Strategic Communications
* Programs currently being developed for Fall 2024
Joint Programs BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING Major in a STEM field (from Simmons)
Engineering (from Columbia or Washington University, St. Louis)
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE Any major, must Doctor of Medicine complete pre-medical (from St. George’s) coursework (from Simmons)
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RESEARCH AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES Research and Funding
New Facilities
PASSIONATE LEADERS PROJECT
NURSING SIMULATION CENTER
This program offers the chance to enrich your academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom. You may apply for up to $4,000 through the program to fund a variety of activities, including global experiences, research, internships, service projects, and creative endeavors.
Our science building houses a state-of-theart 30-bed simulation center. High-fidelity suites include an OB/GYN suite, pediatric suite, emergency room, intensive critical care unit, medical/surgical suites, and a home health suite.
SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM AT SIMMONS The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons is a six-week, intensive summer research and creative scholarship experience for undergraduate students across disciplines. Prior to applying, students identify and work with a faculty mentor to develop and propose a project which will be explored during the intensive. SURPASs scholars receive a $3,000 stipend, a project budget of up to $1,000, and room and board from the end of May to the end of June. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CONFERENCE FUNDS Students may also apply to the Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Fund or the Undergraduate Student Conference Fund for up to $300 to support independent research projects, creative endeavors, or conference presentations. THE SIMMONS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The Simmons Leadership Conference brings together more than 8,500 professional leaders from around the globe—women and their allies—who want to better themselves, their workplaces, and the world. It’s a chance for attendees to be inspired and energized and also to create new connections with peers from across the world and in different industries.
SCIENCE CLASSROOMS AND LABS Our modern teaching laboratories are designed for high-impact, active-learning teaching and research practices and are capped at 16 students to increase faculty-student interactions. Four faculty-student research clusters foster interdisciplinary collaboration and include a biomedical ultrasound laboratory; a microscopy center; a separation, quantitation, and spectroscopy center, and three level two certified tissue culture and microorganisms laboratories. Our health sciences students also have access to the Holoanatomy and HoloNeuroanatomy software on the Microsoft Hololens 2 MR system. This offers an alternative way to teach anatomy in conjunction with traditional dissection labs, allowing for new levels of collaboration and understanding anatomical structures. LIBRARY The University Library is a comfortable, lightfilled space with a wide variety of study areas, extensive collections, and supportive librarians. Students can book one of 20 group study rooms or choose from active or quiet seating areas on the main and ground floors. The silent study room is accessible 24 hours a day. Course reserve materials are available for check out at the service desk. Students can get research assistance on assignments and papers from librarians in-person or online.
Student-Driven Media Center Student-driven media is a critical component of a Simmons experience. To allow for more collaboration, innovation, and focus, we created the Student-Driven Media Center on the first floor of the Main College Building. Housing the Simmons Radio Station, the Alden Trust Video Studio, dedicated media editing and podcasting suites, and a publications room—a flexible, multi-purpose space—the media center is the first of its kind at Simmons, inviting creativity and collaboration from students working in video, audio, digital, print, or any combination of media.
Makerspace Our new Makerspace, located on the first floor of Palace Road, is a student-led facility for creative activity, entrepreneurial explorations, technology, curricular and cocurricular projects, and community outreach and engagement. The space features a glass wall for visibility, movable furniture for flexible use, and is outfitted with a 3D printer, laser cutting equipment, computerized sewing and embroidery machines, as well as “back to basics” crafts supplies such as yarn and button makers.
Center for Global Education We offer more than 90 different international experiences, including semester and academic year abroad, faculty-led travel courses, internships, and volunteer abroad. You are able to go abroad through a Simmons program via the Center for Global Education or through our Colleges of the Fenway Global Education Opportunities (GEO) Center.
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INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYERS A special aspect of a Simmons education is our internship program. With Boston providing a rich set of choices, the internship program provides you with the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge to actual situations while developing career interests and professional contacts. Some organizations our students have interned at include: • Amazon
• Clear Channel Radio
• Lockheed Martin
• American Public Television
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Applied Geographics, Inc.
• Department of Children and Families
• Massachusetts General Hospital
• Arnold Worldwide • Bank of Tokyo • Bay Cove Treatment Center
• Fenway Community Development Corporation
• Massachusetts Historical Society • Merrill Lynch
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Fidelity Investments
• Museum of Fine Arts
• GEICO
• NASDAQ OMX
• Big Sister Association
• Genzyme
• National Park Service
• Boston Children’s Hospital
• Home for Little Wanderers
• New England Aquarium
• Boston Magazine
• HubSpot
• Planned Parenthood
• Boston Public Health Commission
• IBM
• Reebok
• International Institute of Boston
• Teen Vogue Magazine
• Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Jumpstart
• Lahey Clinic
• US Department of State
• Brown Brothers Harriman
• Liberty Mutual
• VA Boston Healthcare System
• City Year
• L.L. Bean
• Boston Public Schools
• Tufts Medical Center
“My tenure as an intern with NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts was amazing and afforded me many opportunities for activism including working on different campaigns and organizing.” HALLEY JEREMIE ‘21 Africana Studies and Political Science Major, History Minor
STUDENT SUPPORT Center for Student Success Part of what makes Simmons such a special place is our commitment to supporting students throughout their academic journey. The Center for Student Success offers a variety of academic, career, and postgraduation resources: • Career Education Center • Center for Global Education • Office of Accessibility Services • Office of Undergraduate Advising • Undergraduate Research and Fellowships • Writing Center and Tutoring Center You can come to the Center for Student Success to learn more about exploring majors; studying abroad; acclimating to life in the US and navigating immigration rules; finding a job or internship; applying for a grant or fellowship; requesting academic, residential, dining, or field placement accommodations; meeting with a tutor; or speaking with an undergraduate academic advisor. CAREER EDUCATION The Career Education Center works to empower all Simmons students and alumnae/i with the expertise, skills, and resources to engage in, access, and explore diverse opportunities for their life’s work. Our staff are available for career coaching and topics such as resumes and cover letters, finding a job or internship, interviewing, negotiation, and more.
One Stop The Student Services One Stop houses all student business services in a single location, including the bursar, campus card office, military and veteran services, the registrar, and student financial services.
The Multicultural Center The Multicultural Center offers students programming, advocacy, and resources related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging. The Multicultural Center implements programs and services that support and affirm underrepresented students. This includes but is not limited to cultural programming, collaborations with academic affairs (scholarship, research, and additional opportunities), workshops, providing one-on-one advocacy, mentorship, and resources.
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