Why choose Welcome At Simmons you will have a number of Simmons University? opportunities to challenge yourself personally and academically, to develop friendships with people When you join Simmons University, you’ll become part from a variety of backgrounds, and to experience of a prestigious institution, which has been empowering Boston. You will also witness first-hand the magic of Simmons and our legacy of empowering women for over 120 years, and you’ll gain a leadership women-centered leaders and social justice education to put you on your path to success. champions. Our study options for international students can be accessed via our global partner, Kaplan International, who can help you to join us The power of women's colleges at Simmons. I look forward to living, learning, and Simmons University is a private, liberal arts university located in Boston, leading with all of you! and its women-centered undergraduate education offers you the chance Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, to join the University’s dynamic community of strong women leaders. President of Simmons University Founded in 1899, Simmons University was established to provide women with a meaningful education and professional work experience. This pioneering spirit of inclusion and empowerment is part of the reason why its graduates are so successful. According to womenscolleges.org, 81% of Contents women’s college graduates feel they were well-prepared for their first job, compared to 65% of women graduates from public universities. They also Why choose Simmons University? 03 report more overall satisfaction with their educational experience. Preparing women leaders 04 Student life in Boston 06 A welcoming place to live and study 08 Incredible Boston location What can I study? 10 Simmons' campus is in the heart of Boston’s lively Fenway and Longwood Dual-degree with Columbia University 12 Medical communities, and it's just a 25-minute subway ride to Downtown. How Kaplan helps you apply 15 The neighborhood is home to many prestigious colleges and universities, Admission and cost 16 as well as hospitals and research centers. You'll also find museums, theaters, Women’s Leadership Scholarship 17 parks, restaurants, and the legendary Fenway Park, so there's lots to explore. Next steps 18 A supportive academic community Simmons is women-focused at the undergraduate level with a co- educational graduate school. With just 1,750 undergraduate students, small class sizes (8:1 student-faculty ratio), generous scholarships, and an inspiring alumni network, you'll benefit from Simmons' supportive community. 50% #6 #31 “Best Top 135 Colleges of the Fenway renewable tuition women's Value” #1 student university in Simmons University is part of the Colleges of the Fenway, a group of 5 colleges U scholarship college university in city the USA U Q located in or near Boston’s popular Fenway area. Students at each college can opportunity C the USA in the USA in the USA attend classes at any of the other Fenway colleges, giving you access to 2,300 courses at no additional cost. The other 4 institutions are: Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, MCPHS University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Learn about more benefits on page 7. U U.S.News 2021 C College Choice 2020 Q QS Best Student Cities 2019 02 03 Learn from professionals Leadership curriculum Preparing women leaders Supporting women's professional Simmons' PLAN (Purpose Leadership development for over 40 years, the ActioN) will prepare you for 21st century Simmons University’s long history of preparing women leaders makes it the ideal Simmons Leadership Conference is career success. This core curriculum place to learn and thrive. Be inspired by the University’s successful alumni and considered to be the premier women’s will help you find your purpose, practice leadership conference in the world. Each leadership, and put your knowledge and Notable alumni impressive graduate statistics, and start on your own journey to career success. year, speakers at the conference are role skills into action. Through this framework, Gwen Ifill models, thought leaders and prominent you'll learn across disciplines, engage Managing editor of women, such as Benazir Bhutto and with the city of Boston and personalize Washington Week (public Michelle Obama. These women tell their key components of your academic affairs TV program), stories, discuss the experiences of women experience. It will help you think about journalist, television 91% 20% 81% 33% in the workplace, and motivate and the world in new ways and approach newscaster, author of Simmons graduates of graduates from of the women on the inspire others to achieve their ambitions. complex problems creatively. of women in US are employed or in women’s colleges or boards of Fortune Congress are graduates Denise Di Novi further studies within universities continue 1000 companies are Film producer, whose of women’s colleges 6 months of on to earn a master’s graduates of women’s work includes Edward or universities graduation degree or PhD colleges or universities Scissorhands and Crazy Stupid Love Nnenna Freelon Six-time Grammy Award Enhance your employability skills nominee, jazz singer, At Simmons, you will have the opportunity composer, producer, to build your confidence and gain real- arranger world experience. You will be encouraged to contribute to discussions and manage group Princess Srinagarindra projects, which are key skills that companies Member of the Thai seek in potential employees. In addition, Royal Family Simmons has an excellent reputation for partnering with employers, including over 450 Bertha Leticia clinics and hospitals. Every undergraduate Navarro Ochoa student at Simmons completes at least one Mexican entrepreneur internship, research, clinical, fieldwork or other who was Secretary of similar experience. Tourism for Mexico, president of JAFRA Simmons graduates have gone on to work for Cosmetics and held high many businesses and organizations including: rank positions in the • Amazon Gillette company • Dell / EMC There are lots of opportunities for leadership • Fidelity Investments experience at a smaller university. It’s also a very Ann M. Fudge • Hub Spot " tight community. I got two of my internships Former CEO of • Massachusetts General Hospital through Simmons alumni, so I’ve seen first-hand Young & Rubicam • Procter & Gamble how women really want to help other women." • Tripadvisor • Walt Disney World Scarlett from China, studying bachelor's degrees in nursing and economics at Simmons University 04 05 Student life Downtown in Boston With over 100 colleges and universities, Charles River Boston attracts more than 250,000 Back Bay students from around the world, making this famous and historic city an exciting place to spend your college years and make professional connections. Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox Discover Boston’s cultural heart As the #1 student city in the USA (QS Best Student Cities 2019), Boston is a thriving cultural hotspot where you can enjoy world-class music, dance and theater Back Bay Fens park Be part of the Colleges companies, first-rate museums, and lively festivals. of the Fenway The city is also home to several famous sports teams Collectively, the Colleges of including the Boston Red Sox (baseball), Boston Celtics the Fenway represent 12,000 (basketball), New England Patriots (American football) undergraduate students, making it and Boston Bruins (ice hockey), as well as the country’s easy for you to meet new people and oldest running event, the Boston Marathon. make lots of friends. You can take part in intramural sports, which are played against other teams from within the Make the most of great transport links Colleges of the Fenway, and teams are Boston’s reliable public transportation and relatively encouraged to include members from small size make it easy and affordable to travel around. Main College Building across all 5 colleges, so there will be In addition, it’s within 1 hour by plane from New York Student Services Center plenty of opportunities to join in! City, Philadelphia and Montreal. Meanwhile, New England has many options for day trips and charming You’ll also be able to get involved in Beatley Library and School of Library and historic towns and stunning natural parks. theater and performing arts events Center for Student Information Science Success at all 5 colleges, and there are nearly 100 clubs and societies to join too. Benefit from professional opportunities As well as activities organized by the Boston is a hub for major industries and start-ups, with many clubs and societies, the Colleges many high-profile companies choosing to base their of the Fenway arrange several major headquarters in the city. In addition, Simmons is located School of Business annual events for all students to enjoy, in Boston’s renowned Longwood Medical Area, which is including a Block Party in September. Park Science Center home to more than 20 hospitals and medical institutions. Simmons University Finally, there is the Campus Movie Residence Campus This gives health science and nursing students excellent Fest, which is the world’s largest (5-minute walk) opportunities for gaining valuable work experience. student film festival, attracting over 200 participants every year! 06 Simmons University academic campus 07 Great choices for dining A welcoming place First-year students sign up for a meal plan, which means you can choose from to live and study a wide variety of flexible and great-value dining options,