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WELCOME
TO FALL ORIENTATION!

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

If you didnt have your picture taken during Summer Orientation
or did not submit your photo online, stop by the Fenway Card
Office table to have your card made. Please have a form of
government-issued ID with you.

alumnae hall, residence campus

FENWAY CARD

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

If you have any packagesdelivered or want to make sure you know
how to use your MSC (mail stop code) combination, stop by the
Simmons Mail Room in the basement of Smith Hall.

ground floor, smith hall, residence campus

RESIDENCE CAMPUS MAIL ROOM

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Simmons College Bookstore will be on the Residence
Campus during move-on to provide you with essentials for your
residence hall room or Simmons gear to show your Shark pride.
The Bookstore on the Accademic Campus will be open from
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. today.

residence campus quad, residence campus

SIMMONS COLLEGE BOOKSTORE MOBILE LOCATION

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Snacks and treats to keep you energized during move-in will be
avaliable in front of Bartol Hall for your enjoyment.

residence campus quad, residence campus

MORNING SNACKS

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Welcome to your new home! Following your resident student
check-in and recipt of Oreientation materials in Alumnae Hall,
you will be directed to you r residence hall to begin your
move-in process.

RESIDENT CHECK-IN AND MOVE-IN

alumnae hall, residence campus

SUNDAY

AUGUST 31

3:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Reconnect with your fellow group members
from Summer Orientation or meet your new
fellow orientees as you start your first day at
Simmons. Your Orientation Leader will review
the complete Orientation schedule and
provide time for you to ask questions.
Bring the Orentation folder you recieved at
check-in with you.

see your orientation packet for location

ORIENTATION GROUP MEETINGS

1:00 p.m.
The Simmons Community will gather to welcome new students and
their families for the start of their time at Simmons. President Helen
Drinan, Vice President of Student of Student Affars and Associate
Provost Sarah Neill, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Ellen
Johnson, and Government Association President Zara Ali will all
share remarks to welcome you. Everyone is invited to enjoy lunch
immediately following the welcome.

academic campus quad

COLLEGE WLCOME AND LUNCH

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Welcome to the Simmons Community!
Check in to get your schedule for the next
few days leading up to the start of classes
and then join all of your classmates for the
rest of the days activities.

academic campus quad

COMMUTER STUDENT CHECK-IN

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Members of Technology Services and Support will be around
throughout the day to answer questions and help you connect to
the Simmons Network. For assistance with your computer, please
look for Technology Services and Support staff members, or call
617-521-2222, option 0 for assistance.

alumnae hall, residence campus

TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE

DAY 1 OF COLLEGE
YOU ARE MAKING YOUR MARK!

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

B3, G7! BINGO! Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes. From
shark gear to essentials for your new room, you can win it all!

alumnae hall, residence campus

SHARK BINGO AND FUN

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join your new floormates or new commuter friends for dinner.

bartol hall, residence campus

DINNER WITH YOUR FLOOR

AND COMMUTER COMMUNITY

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

During this meeting your Residence Advisor (RA) will cover important information regarding community living, fire saftey regulations,
and campus policies. You will also be able to start building a community with other students on your floor.
This session is mandatory for all residence students.

residence campus, individual floor

FIRST FLOOR MEETING (RESIDENT STUDENTS)

This provides you with the opportunity to meet other commuter

students and learn more about important resources
avaliable for commuter students and learn more about important
resources avaliable for commuter students. Following this
orientatin, join other commuter students for dinner in Bartol Hall.
All commuter student meals are covered during Orientation. We
encourage you to use these meals as opportunities to meet other
students.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

faculty/staff, ground floor, main college building

COMMUTER STUDENT MEETING

(COMMUTER STUDENTS)

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10:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Stop by to talk with sexual health educators and advocates and
learn about resources both on and off campus. Find our about
safe sex practices and what it means to take care of your sexual
health in college. Leave feeling empowered and prepared with a
free goody bag!

kotzen, ground floor, lefavor hall

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Bookstore to pick up your books, pick up Simmons gear,
and check out their other great supplies.

c-001, ground floor, main college building

SIMMONS COLLEGE BOOKSTORE

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Your Orientation Leader will take you on a campus tour, pointing out
key highlights and resources of the academic campus. Bring your
Fall 2014 semester schedule with you- your OL can also help you
find room locations for your classes.

see your orientation packet for assigned location

ORIENTATION GROUP MEETING AND CAMPUS TOUR

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Do you have questions? Unsure of where you are supposed to go?
Stop by the Orientation Information Table, and Orientation Leaders
will be happy to answer you question.

lobby, 1st floor, main college building

ORIENTATION INFORMATION TABLE

MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 1

Simmons is fortunate to be in the Fenway area of Boston. Explore

hidden gems in the Fenway area including the Rose Garden, the
Museum of Fine Arts, the other Colleges of the Fenway, and some
local area hot spots.

depart from the 1st floor lobby, main college

building

WELCOME TO THE COF: FENWAY AREA TOUR

There are a multitude of opportunities to get involved at Simmons,

Led by student leaders, this session will tell you more about how to
get involved in student organizations, community services, and
leadership during your time at Simmons. Learn about resources
such as the Office of Student Leadership and Activities, Student
Government Association and participating in the Class Council.

L008, ground floor, lefavour hall

Want to get outside and get to know your new community? Come
play games on the academic quad with your Orientation Leaders.
Make friends and have fun!

academic quad, academic campus

FUN AND GAMES WITH THE OLs

BLOCK 1

choose one information session

below for each of the time blocks.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

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Language Exams are administered to place you in the appropriate

course level based on your competency in a particular language
or to demonstrate language proficency at the intermediate level to
fuffil the language requirement. If you would like to be tested in a
language not offered at Simmons, you may contact the Center for
Academic Achievement at caa@simmons.edu or 617-521-2474 and
request that a specific language exam be ordered for you.

L012,ground floor, lefavour hall

(FRENCH, SPANISH, ITALIAN & MANDARIN CHINESE)

Every student must demonstrate competency in basic

mathematics by the end of their first year at Simmons. You can do
this by successfully passing the Mathematics Competency Exam
during Orientation. The results are also used to determine your
math placement should you decide to take a math course. Passing
the Mathematics Competency Ecam does not exempt students from
Mode 3: Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis.

L003, ground floor, lefavour hall

In this session, you will learn about making healthy lifestyle

choices as you transition to college and assume greater
responsibility for your wellbeing. Learn about healthy eating and
a variety of other wellness-related initiatives and resources
avaliable to you at Simmons.

L006, ground floor, lefavor hall

BE WELL @ SIMMONS

Simmons is fortunate to be in the Fenway area of Boston. Explore

hidden gems in the Fenway area including the Rose Garden, the
Museum of Fine Arts, the other Colleges of the Fenway, and some
local area hot spots.

depart from the 1st floor lobby,

main college building

WELCOME TO THE COF: FENWAY AREA TOUR

There are a multitude of opportunities to get involved at Simmons,

Led by student leaders, this session will tell you more about how
to get involved in student organizations, community services, and
leadership during your time at Simmons. Learn about resources
such as the Office of Student Leadership and Activities, Student
Government Association and participating in the Class Council.

L008, ground floor, lefavour hall

Want to get outside and get to know your new community? Come
play games on the academic quad with your Orientation Leaders.
Make friends and have fun!

academic quad, academic campus

FUN AND GAMES WITH THE OLs

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Join Hillel for a Kosher bagel brunch! Meet student leaders and staff
and learn how to get involved with Jewish life at Simmons. All are
welcome!

L428, lefavour hall

BAGEL BRUNCH

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12:00 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.

bartol hall, residence campus

LUNCH

In this session, you will learn about making healthy lifestyle choices
as you transition to college and assume greater responsibility for
your wellbeing. Learn about healthy eating and a variety of other
wellness-related initiatives and resources avaliable to you at
Simmons.

L006, ground floor, lefavor hall

BE WELL @ SIMMONS

Language Exams are administered to place you in the appropriate

course level based on your competency in a particular language
or to demonstrate language proficency at the intermediate level to
fuffil the language requirement. If you would like to be tested in a
language not offered at Simmons, you may contact the Center for
Academic Achievement at caa@simmons.edu or 617-521-2474 and
request that a specific language exam be ordered for you.

L012,ground floor, lefavour hall

(FRENCH, SPANISH, ITALIAN & MANDARIN CHINESE)

Every student must demonstrate competency in basic mathematics

by the end of their first year at Simmons. You can do this by
successfully passing the Mathematics Competency Exam during
Orientation. The results are also used to determine your math
placement should you decide to take a math course. Passing the
Mathematics Competency Ecam does not exempt students from
Mode 3: Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis.

L003, ground floor, lefavour hall

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Adam has a clever and relevant brand of humor combining funny
graphs, on-liners Disney jokes, and hilarious stories. Adam makes
you wish the show would never end. As someone with ADHD
himself, Adams focus is on
keeping your attention
throughout the show. His your
has taken him to over 250
colleges across the country, as
well as stints at the Laugh
Factory and L.A. Comedy
Festival.

alumnae hall, residence campus

COMEDIAN - ADAM GRABOWSKI

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

bartol hall, residence campus

DINNER

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Facilitated by Simmons 101 student facilitators and other student
leaders, this program demonstrates the importance of cultivating a
greater understanding of and appreciation for diversity and inclusion
in the Simmons community. F.A.C.E.S. will help prepare you to live,
learn, and work in a pluralistic sociery and encourage you to take
advantage of the many opportunities presented during your time at
Simmons. This session is mandatory for all students.

linda k. paresky conference center

3rd floor, main college building

FIRST-YEAR APPRECIATION OF

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During this interactive session you will learn about the Simmons
academic requirements from A to Z and the resources avaliable to
support you throughout your time at Simmons. You will also learn
about academic deadlines, the add/drop period, the pass/fail grading option, grades, Deans List, and Credit for Prior Learning.
This session is mandatory for students who did not attend Summer
Orientation.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

M105, 1st floor, lefavor hall

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Bookstore to pick up your books, pick up Simmons gear,
and check out their other great supplies

C-001, ground floor, main college building

SIMMONS COLLEGE BOOKSTORE

This session is the second part of the F.A.C.E.S Program and allows
you the opportunity to reconvene with your group and reflect further
on your experiences. This session is mandatory for all students.

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

see your orientation packet for assigned location

AT SIMMONS

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Do you have questions? Unsure of where you are supposed to go?
Stop by the Orientation Information Table, and Orientation Leaders
will be happy to answer you question.

lobby, 1st floor, main college building

ORIENTATION INFORMATION TABLE

TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER 2

Please join us for an informal open house and information session

where you can meet faculty and hear from current BSW students
about the exciting educational. field learning, and career opportunities avaliable in Simmons BSW program.

C311, 3rd floor, main college building

ADVENTURES IN SOCIAL WORK:

COME HEAR WHAT THE BUZZ IS ABOUT

Nursing faculty and student leaders want to welcome their newest

members to the Simmons Nursing community. Join us for a short
information session followed by an opportunity to meet your Nursing faculty and student leaders.

S183, 1st floor, park science center

ESPECIALLY FOR NURSING STUDENTS

In a Forbes.com 2012 study on the highest paying jons for women,

5 came from business and management specializations. The Simmons Management Program has majors in Business and Management, Marketing, Finance, and Retail Management. We have minors
in leadership, health care, business and organizational studies.
Come talk with the Associate Deans and some faculty to learn more
about your opportunities within the SOM.

M104, 3rd floor, management building

MAJORS, MINORS, AND INTERNSHIPS

WITHIN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

stop by one of the academic information

sessions or open houses to learn more about
the departments,majors and minors, and have
the opportunity to meet faculty or staff.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
SESSIONS & OPEN HOUSES

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Lobby, 1st Floor, Park Science Center

philosophy

C319, 3rd Floor, Main College Building

history

C310, 3rd Floor, Main College Building

english

Lobby, 4thFloor, Park Science Center

chemistry

W-304C , 3rd Floor, Main College Building

africana studies

P212, 2nd Floor, Student Lounge, Park Science Center

computer science

S339, 3rd Floor, Park Science Center

nutrition

C205, 2nd Floor, Main College Building

sociology

C316, 3rd Floor, Main College Building

modern languages

S249, 2nd Floor, Park Science Center

exercise science

OPEN HOUSES

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Raymond Ou, Associate Dean for Student Life, will welcome you to
the College and your experience as a Dix Scholar. You will also have
the opportunity to connect with fellow Dix scholars during this time.

kotzen, ground floor, lefavour hall

Students who have not registered for the fall semsester will be
assigned an accademic advising appointment and should attend
this session at the time specified in their packet. There will also be
drop-in appointments avaliable if you have questions about your
schedule.

FIRST-YEAR and TRANSFER STUDENTS

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

DIX SCHOLARS
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

faculty/staff dining room, ground foor

main college building

ACADEMIC ADVISING AND COURSE REGISTRATION

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Join your Orientation group to check in to see how the past few days
have been, get answers to questions you still have, and share what
youre excited about.

Come and hear about how students are building sucessful careers
that allow them to follow thier passion for art and music, through
courses and internships in Art Administation, Art & Music majors.
Well introduce you to current students, alumnae, and the faculty
who teach the courses and supervise internships in museums, galleries, orchestras and more. Find out where students do internships,
courses they take, the jobs they have after graduation and how the
department programs prepare them for success in a wide range of
cultural institutions.

bartol hall, residence campus

fens cafeteria, academic campus

LUNCH WITH YOUR ORIENTATION GROUP

trustman art gallery, 4th floor

main college building

YOUR PASSION PRODUCES A PAYCHECK!

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Learning new technology can always be challenging. This session will

teach you everything from printing your assignments, connection
your devices to wireless internet, and using Moodle for your classes.
We will also cover what it means to use social media safely and effectively while at Simmons and beyond. Please bring laptops. These
sessions are mandatory for all students.

M222, 2nd floor, management building

TECHNOLOGY @ SIMMONS

All students are expected to fully understand the principles of the

Honor Code, which has been in practice since 1907. This session
will outline the Honor Code, and the policies and procedures for
both Honor and Judicial Boards.

C103, 1st floor, main college building

THE SIMMONS COLLEGE HONOR CODE

Boston is your backyard and along with that comes the responsibility
of making sure that you are keeping yourself and your belongings
safe. In this session Pubilic Saftey officers will go through several
scenarios to get you thinking about these choices and share helpful
tips in handling and preventing these situations.

C101, 1st floor, main college building

SAFTEY IN THE CITY

please see your orientation packet for your

assigned times for each session. you will be
with your orientation group for each session.

MANDATORY
CONCURRENT
SESSIONS

6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Hop on the Party Bus and get ready to know your new backyard of
Boston in style. Pizza, music, and more guarentee this is one outing
youre not going to want to miss!

depart from outside of simmons hall

residence campus

PARTY BUS CITY TOUR WITH PIZZA PARTY

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Grab a quick bite or snack at bartol before the evening activity.

bartol hall, residence campus

DINNER

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4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

During the Athlete Orientation, you will lear more about what it
means to be a Simmons SHARK! Returing student athletes and
coaches will be present to answer your questions about balancing
school work, atheltics, and other commitments. This session is mandatory for all Fall, Spring, and Winter athletes.

alumnae hall, residence campus

ATHLETIC ORIENTATION

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Win a prize for engaging in a quick virtual scavenger hunt, and plat
the Party Game to uncover your shark color. CEC career coaches
will be on hand to answer any questions about finding jobs, resumes, choosing a major and more.

career education center, 1st floor

school of management building

CAREER EDUCATION CENTER OPEN HOUSE

stop by one of these open houses to learn more

about the resources avaliable to you.

OPEN HOUSES

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 .m.

The International Student Organization will help connect international students with other new and returning internation students
and address important SEVIS regulations and US Government
information necessary to remain in status throughout your time in
Simmons. It will aid in your transition to Simmons and living in the
US. This session is madatory for all international students.

C101, 1st floor, main college building

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Do you have questions? Unsure of where you are supposed to go?
Stop by the Orientation Information Table, and Orientation Leaders
will be happy to answer you question.

lobby, first floor, main college building

ORIENTATION INFORMATION TABLE

WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 3

L007, ground floor, lefavour hall

This session is for all students who are not currently in the Nursing
program, but are considering applying for it. We will review the appropriate courses that you should plan to take in order to apply for
the Nursing Program

ADVISING FOR STUDENTS PLANNING

ON APPLYING FOR NURSING

BLOCK 1

choose one information session below for each

of the time blocks. you must attend one session.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Swing by the Beatley Library to meet our friendly librarians, learn

about our resources and discover how we can help you succeed
during your time here.

beatley library, 1st floor, lefavour hall

LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE

Whether you consider yourself religious or spiritual or are just as

interested in exploring, swing by the Office of Spiritual Life to learn
more about the student organizations and programs supported by
this office.

W009, ground floor, main college building

OFFICE OF SPIRITUAL LIFE OPEN HOUSE

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Do you need your Simmons Gmail set up on your smartphone? Is

your computer not connnection to the wireless network? Technology
is here to help! Please drop in to meet with a Service Desk Technician to get assistance with your technological woes or to learn a little
more about Simmons Technology.

simmons technology desk, 3rd floor

lefavour hall

TECHNOLOGY @ SIMMONS DROP-IN SESSIONS

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You might be familiar with Gmail, but Google Apps has so much
more to offer! In this session, we will cover how to use your Gmail,
Google Drive, Google Calendar and other Google Apps for Education
resources. Feel free to bring your laptop and your questions.

L008, ground floor, lefavor hall

GONE GOOGLE: LEARN ABOUT GOOGLE APPS

Studying abroad will fit in your college plans! Find out where you can
go and what you can study. Hear how an experience abroad can go
and what you can study. Hear how an experience abroad changed
fellow Simmons students lives. Its not too soon to start planning.
Join us at this session to learn why, where, when and how to study
abroad. Satisfy your curiosity about how to make if from 300 The
Fenway to France, Fiji or anywhere in between.

L005, ground floor, lefavour hall

STUDY ABROAD: FROM FENWAY TO BEYOND

Do you have a passion for service and would like to be recognized

for your commitment? Would you like to earn your Federal Work
Study funds while serving in the community and meeting new people? Are you interested in gaining leadership experience? If you
answered yes to any of these questions, then this session is for you.
You will leave with information about Scott/Ross Center signature
programs and the steps you need to get started.

L004, ground floor, lefavour hall

THE SCOTT/ROSS CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

Many students persue part-time jobs to help pay for thier education
and to gain valuable employment skills. In this session you will learn
about work-study and student employment opportunites found on
CA$H, Career Link, and through the Scott/Ross Center for Community Serivice

kotzen meeting room, ground floor, lefavour hall

HELP WANTED:
HOW TO FIND A JOB ON OR OFF CAMPUS

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Do you have a passion for service and would like to be recognized for
your commitment? Would you like to earn your Federal Work Study
funds while serving in the community and meeting new people? Are
you interested in gaining leadership experience? If you answered yes
to any of these questions, then this session is for you. You will leave
with information about Scott/Ross Center signature programs and
the steps you need to get started.

L004, ground floor, lefavour hall

THE SCOTT/ROSS CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

Many students persue part-time jobs to help pay for thier education
and to gain valuable employment skills. In this session you will learn
about work-study and student employment opportunites found on
CA$H, Career Link, and through the Scott/Ross Center for Community Serivice.

kotzen meeting room, ground floor, lefavour hall

HELP WANTED:
HOW TO FIND A JOB ON OR OFF CAMPUS

BLOCK 2

As a college student, you will be confronted with many new and

challenging experiences! Some of these may have the potential to
escalate into dangerous or concerning situations for you and your
peers. Simmons students take pride in watching out for one another,
and play an ongoing, active role in keeping each other safe as they
navigate these scenarios. Come learn how Simmons Sharks unite in
creating a safe and supportive campus community.

L006, ground floor, lefavour hall

SHARKS UNITED!

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11:15 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Join the Honors Community for a wlecome
meeting for incoming students.
This session is mandatory for
all students accepted to Honors.

kotzen, ground floor, lefavour hall

HONORS PROGRAM WELCOME MEETING

As a college student, you will be confronted with many new and

challenging experiences! Some of these may have the potential to
escalate into dangerous or concerning situations for you and your
peers. Simmons students take pride in watching out for one another,
and play an ongoing, active role in keeping each other safe as they
navigate these scenarios. Come learn how Simmons Sharks unite in
creating a safe and supportive campus community.

L006, ground floor, lefavour hall

4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

The All Hall Meeting is where you can get your important questions
answered. Meet your entire Residence Life staff and learn about getting involved in Hall Council! Most importantly, meet the people in
your residence hall and see how your community will become your
second home.
This session is mandatory for
all resident students.

see sign in your residence hall for location

ALL HALL MEETING

3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Its the end of your Orientation and time to say goodbye to your
group; but remember, your OL will always be a resource for you!

meet on the academic quad

FINAL MEETING WITH YOUR ORIENTATION LEADER

SHARKS UNITED!

L008, ground floor, lefavor hall

You might be familiar with Gmail, but Google Apps has so much
more to offer! In this session, we will cover how to use your Gmail,
Google Drive, Google Calendar and other Google Apps for Education resources. Feel free to bring your laptop and your questions.

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

line up with your simmons 101 class

on the residence quad

UNDERGRADUATE HONORS CONVOCATION

12:00 p.m. - 1.45 p.m.

Join the rest of your Simmons 101 cohort members and student
facilitator for lunch before heading together to Honors Convocation.

bartol & alumnae hall, residence campus

LUNCH WITH YOUR S101 FACILITATORS

A long-standing College tradition celebrating the start of the new

academic year for undergraduate students. Seniors and first-year
students will march in, the Deans List members will be honored,
and seniors will be inducted into the Academy, the honor society of
Simmons. New students will be presented with thir class pin.
This session is mandatory for all first-year students.

GONE GOOGLE: LEARN ABOUT GOOGLE APPS

Studying abroad will fit in your college plans! Find out where you can
go and what you can study. Hear how an experience abroad can go
and what you can study. Hear how an experience abroad changed
fellow Simmons students lives. Its not too soon to start planning.
Join us at this session to learn why, where, when and how to study
abroad. Satisfy your curiosity about how to make if from 300 The
Fenway to France, Fiji or anywhere in between.

L005, ground floor, lefavour hall

STUDY ABROAD: FROM FENWAY TO BEYOND

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Learn about various students organizations and liasions, learn about

the variety of ways to get involved in service, whether you are looking for a service learning placement for a class requirement, or for a
community service work-study job, and learn about other ways to get
involved during your time at Simmons. You can also pick up packets
to run for your 2019 Class Councils. Brought to you by the Student
Government Association, the Scott/Ross Center for Community
Service, and the Office of Student Leadership and Activities.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

resident quad (rain location: alumnae hall)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
CONNECTIONS CARNIVAL & COMMUNITY
CONNECTIONS STUDENT INVOLVEMENT FAIR AND BBQ

3:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

Attend the first SGA meeting of the year and learn what the Student
Government Association is all about. Email sga@simmons.edu for
more information.

C-103, 1st floor, main college building

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Do you need more decorations to help make your residence hall
room or apartment look and feel more like home? Want to find
out more about resources in the area? Check out the Vendor Fair
brought to you by the Campus Activities Board.

residence quad (rain location: alumnae hall)

VENDOR FAIR

Have your photo taken to celebrate the first day of classes and be
entered in a chance to win tickets to Boston Calling Festival!

leafavour lobby

FIRST DAY OF CLASS PHOTO OP

IMPORTANT DATES

Mark your calendars now for our traditional Family and Friends
Weekend. This is a great opportunity to show your family around
Boston and share with them your experiences at Simmons. Look for
registration materials on our website www.simmons.edu/ffw

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH - SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH

FAMILY AND FRIENDS WEEKEND

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

This annual event provides an opportunity for all Colleges of the
Fenway students to learn more about the consortium resources and
to take advantage of meeting one another over food, music, and activities. Following the Block Party headto MassArt to dance the night
away at the after party featuring DJ Maverick from JamN94.5.

after partypozen center, mass art

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

block partyparking lot, wentworth institute of technology

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
COLLEGES OF THE FENWAY
BLOCK PARTY AND AFTER PARTY

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Meet LGBTQi students and allies from accross the Colleges of the
Fenway. All students are welcome.

simmons college, kotzen, lefavour hall

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
COLLEGES OF THE FENWAY LGBTQi
WELCOME RECEPTION

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Color of Success is the annual welcome program and reception for
students of color, international students, and all students interested
in celebrating our inclusive community. This event will also recognize MOST Mentors & Mentees; ALANA Deans List; and Dotson,
Fish & Boston Scholars. All students are welcome.

kotzen meeting room, ground floor, lefavour hall

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
COLOR OF SUCCESS

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