Study Abroad Pathways 

Approved Programs: Options are limited to a curated list of Simmons-approved programs designed to align with academic majors and career communities.

Selection & Capacity: Participation is by early application only, competitive, and acceptance is not guaranteed.  Applications undergo a holistic review focused on academic rationale and financial need.

Application Deadline: February 1 annually for the entire following academic year (Fall Semester, January Term, Spring Semester and Summer. 

Finances:

• Semester Programs: Simmons bills you for standard tuition (and housing, where program policies permit) and the Study Abroad Fee. Simmons pays these fees directly to your program, allowing your Simmons institutional financial aid to apply directly to your Simmons student account.

• Short-Term Programs (J-Term & Summer):

• Works like a scholarship: You pay a standard Study Abroad Fee to Simmons, and Simmons pays your tuition and housing fees directly to the program.

Approved Providers: Choose from a broad range of programs offered by Simmons network of recommended study abroad providers,  USAC, IES Abroad, API, WorldStrides, and SIT Study Abroad.

Selection & Capacity: Offers open capacity and flexibility across all terms—students who satisfy Simmons' and their chosen programs requirements will be accepted.

Application Deadlines:

• October 1 for Spring and January programs

• March 1 for Fall and Summer programs

Financial Details: Simmons institutional financial aid does not apply, and you will not be billed by Simmons for tuition or housing. You will be billed the Simmons Study Abroad Fee. You remain eligible for federal and non-Simmons financial aid, and CGE can assist you in identifying external study abroad scholarships. You enroll directly through your chosen provider and pay all program costs (tuition, housing, and fees) directly to that organization.