Academic calendar
Summer 2026 @Simmons I Semester runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer I 2026 Semester
- Summer 2026 @Simmons I SemesterRelevant now
- Summer 2026 Semester
- Summer II 2026 Semester
- Fall 2026 Semester
- Fall I 2026 Semester
- Spring 2027 Semester
- Spring I 2027 Semester
- Summer I 2027 Semester
- Summer 2027 Semester
Campus language
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A
- ACSU
- African-Caribbean Student Union, a student organization focused on promoting unity and cultural heritage.
- Arnold
- Arnold Hall, a residence hall on the residential campus.
B
- Bartol
- Bartol Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility located on the residential campus.
- BWA
- Black Student Organization (historically Black Women's Alliance), a cultural affinity group.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events.
- COF
- Colleges of the Fenway, a consortium of five neighboring colleges (Simmons, Emmanuel, MCPHS, MassArt, Wentworth).
- COF
- Colleges of the Fenway, a consortium of six neighboring colleges (including Simmons) that share resources, clubs, and cross-registration.
- Common Grounds
- The coffee shop and cafe located in the Main College Building (MCB).
- CSO
- Commuter Student Organization, a group dedicated to supporting and connecting students who live off-campus.
D
- Dining Points
- The currency on student meal plans used for retail purchases at campus cafes.
- Dix
- Shorthand for Dix Hall, which primarily houses sophomore and junior students.
- Dix Scholar
- A term used for adult undergraduate students (aged 24 or older) who are part of the Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars program.
E
- Evans
- Evans Hall, a residence hall on the residential campus.
F
- Fenway
- The neighborhood surrounding the campus, home to the Red Sox and various shops/restaurants frequented by students.
M
- Mesick
- Mesick Hall, a residence hall on the residential campus.
- Meyers
- Meyers Café, a dining option located in the School of Management building.
- Morse
- Morse Hall, a residence hall on the residential campus.
N
- North
- North Hall, a residence hall on the residential campus.
- North/South
- North Hall and South Hall, two of the residence halls located on the Residence Campus.
O
- One Simmons
- The name of the university's long-term master plan to unify the academic and residential campuses into a single location.
- OSAL
- Office of Student Activities and Leadership, the administrative office overseeing campus life.
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, the administrative department handling housing, dining, and student engagement.
- OSLA
- Office of Student Leadership and Activities, the department that oversees campus clubs and student engagement.
- Ozzi
- The reusable container system used at Bartol Dining Hall to allow students to take meals to-go sustainably.
R
- REEF
- The Resilience, Efficacy, and Empowerment Fund Support Center, which provides resources for commuter and first-generation students.
- Res Campus
- The Residence Campus, a gated area located a short walk from the academic buildings that houses all nine residence halls.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary governing body for the student population.
- Sharks
- The official mascot and nickname for Simmons University athletic teams.
- Sharky
- The official mascot of Simmons University, a shark.
- Simmons Hall
- Often referred to simply as 'Simmons,' this is the largest residence hall on the residential campus.
- Simmons Shark
- The collective identity and mascot for Simmons students and athletes.
- Simmons Sisters
- A historical term of endearment for the student body, reflecting the university's heritage as a women's college.
- Smith
- Smith Hall, a residence hall on the residential campus.
- SOAR
- Student Organizations and Resources, the office that oversees and supports campus clubs.
- South
- South Hall, a residence hall on the residential campus.
- Stormy
- The official name of the Simmons University mascot, a shark.
T
- The Fens
- The Fens Cafe, a retail dining location found in the Main College Building (MCB) offering quick meals and snacks.
- The Fensview
- A retail dining location on the residential campus offering grill items and late-night options.
- The Fenway
- The street and surrounding park area where the academic campus is situated.
- The Muddy
- The Muddy River, a part of the Emerald Necklace park system adjacent to the residential campus.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area on the Residence Campus where students socialize and events are held.
- The Quad
- The central grassy courtyard on the Residence Campus surrounded by dorms.
- The Quad
- The grassy outdoor area on the residential campus where students often eat outside during warm weather.
- The Quad Cafe
- A dining location formerly in the School of Management building area.
- The Res
- The Residential Campus, located a short walk away from the academic buildings near the Emerald Necklace.
- The T
- The MBTA subway system; Simmons is primarily served by the Green Line (Museum of Fine Arts or Fenway stops).
- The Voice
- Shorthand for 'The Simmons Voice,' the student-run newspaper that has covered campus news since 1922.
V
- Value Swipe
- A specific meal plan option that allows students to use a meal swipe for a pre-set 'value meal' at retail locations like The Fens.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Level
- The basement level of the Main College Building where many student services and lockers are located.
- AARC
- Academic Advising and Support Center, the primary resource for academic guidance and tutoring.
- bartol_dining_hall
- Bartol Dining Hall
- Beatley
- Beatley Library, the main university library located within Lefavour Hall.
- Campus Connect
- The online platform used by students to join organizations, find campus events, and track involvement.
- COF Intramurals
- Shared sports leagues open to students from any of the five Colleges of the Fenway schools.
- COF Shuttle
- A free bus service for students connecting the various Colleges of the Fenway campuses and the residential campus.
- common_grounds_cafe
- Common Grounds Cafe
- Fenway Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and Fenway Cash.
- Fenway Cash
- Declining balance funds loaded onto the Fenway Card for use at campus vendors and participating local shops.
- Holmes
- The Holmes Sports Center, the university's primary fitness and athletic facility located on the Residence Campus.
- LEF
- Lefavour Hall, the building that houses the Beatley Library and the Center for Student Success.
- Lefavour
- Lefavour Hall, which houses the university library and the School of Nursing.
- LKP
- The Linda K. Paresky Center, a conference and student space located on the third floor of the Main College Building.
- LLC
- Living and Learning Center, a major new multi-use building project designed to consolidate residential and academic life.
- MASCO
- The Medical Academic and Scientific Community Organization, which provides shuttle services (like the Ruggles shuttle) used by students.
- MCB
- Main College Building, the central academic hub located at 300 The Fenway.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by professors to post assignments, syllabi, and course materials.
- One Simmons
- The multi-year strategic construction project to consolidate all academic and residential life onto a unified campus.
- OPR
- One Palace Road, an academic and administrative building that also houses the campus parking garage.
- Palace Road
- The Palace Road Building, an academic building housing various departments, labs, and the bookstore.
- Park Science
- The Park Science Center, home to science classrooms and laboratories.
- SOM
- The School of Management building, part of the academic campus complex.
- The Bridge
- The physical walk across the park/bridge area that connects the Residence Campus to the Academic Campus.
- The Quad
- The central green space on the residential campus where students gather for outdoor activities.
- The Shuttle
- The campus bus that runs between the Residential Campus and the Academic Campus.
- The T
- The MBTA public transit system; students frequently use the Green Line (Museum of Fine Arts stop) to reach campus.
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- The Fens Cafe
- Workday
- The online portal used for course registration, viewing grades, and managing student employment.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 @Simmons I Semester runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 48 approved campus terms and 29 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.