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Undergraduate Students

COVID-19 Testing and Compliance

After careful consideration and review of the latest public health guidance, we have decided that until further notice, weekly COVID-19 testing will be required of ALL students who are on the Boston Simmons campus at least one day a week – regardless of vaccination status.

August 26, 2021

Campus Construction/Access Updates

We want to make you aware of the projects taking place on campus. Access to Lefavour Hall and the Center for Student Success (CSS); Elevator Inspections; Finishing Construction in the MCB.

August 24, 2021

The Anchor: Undergraduate – Return to Campus, Orientation Information, & Archived Editions

In this issue – student webinar recording; upcoming important dates; orientation information for first-years, transfer students and sophomores; and residential on-boarding COVID testing.

August 20, 2021

The Anchor: Undergraduate – Simmons Starts Back to School Checklist, Part 5

In this issue – webinar reminder; information for student athletes; update for residential students, including move-in dates; updates for commuter students; transportation benefits; orientation for first-years, transfer students and sophomores.

August 6, 2021

The Anchor: Undergraduate – Simmons Starts Back to School Checklist, Part 4

In this issue: ID card update; language class modality; accessing library materials; Simmons Community Engagement; and Center for Student Success, including advising notes and reminders for first-year students.

August 5, 2021

The Anchor: Undergraduate – Simmons Starts Back to School Checklist Part 3

In this issue – welcome week; community read; introducing The R.E.E.F. Support Center; Holmes Sports and Fitness Center hours; Counseling Center; wellness activities and on-campus events; and the One-Stop Center for Enrollment Student Services.

August 4, 2021

The Anchor: Undergraduate – Simmons Starts Back to School Checklist Part 2

In this issue – getting your Simmons ID; activating your handshake account; finding student employment opportunities; campus space updates; and dining update and meal plan options.

August 3, 2021

The Anchor: All Students – Simmons Starts Back to School Checklist Part 1

In this issue – Simmons Starts: your back to school checklist including getting your ID, activating your handshake account, and student employment opportunities; updates on new campus spaces; and dining updates.

August 2, 2021

The Anchor: Undergraduate – vaccine information, dining updates, Commencement and more.

In this issue – vaccine information; coping with exam stress; upcoming events; Simmons Strong spotlights; dining updates; COF cross-registration; Passionate Leaders Program applications; Student Affairs student communications staff openings; and help MA residents book vaccine appointments.

May 17, 2021

The Anchor: Undergraduate – upcoming student experience surveys, vaccine requirement information and more.

In this issue – surveys coming your way; vaccine requirement information; coping with trauma; upcoming events; Simmons Strong spotlights; Commencement Senior Week; Workday student tutorials; Student Affairs student staff openings; and helping residents book vaccine appointments.

May 3, 2021