Office of Residence Life

Standards of Conduct

In addition to what is stated elsewhere in the Simmons Student Handbook or other College publications, Simmons prohibits the following activities: the illegal possession, use, or sale of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and/or alcohol; harassament; trespassing; conduct that disrupts the functioning of the College as an open, educational community; unreasonable invasion of another person's privacy; tampering with or misuse of fire fighting equipment or alarms; vandalism; larceny; assault; battery; or other violation of local, state, and federal laws. Simmons College also prohibits physical fighting; disregard for safety; endangerment of another person; throwing objects out of windows or entering or exiting from windows; and misrepresentation to a College official.

Simmons reserves the right to enter, reassign, or repossess rooms, and to take other steps as it deems necessary in the interest of the health, safety, consolidation of resources, or welfare of its resident students.

Violations of the residence room and board license agreement, residence hall regulations, or community guidelines may be referred for disciplinary action. Students and parents should understand that violations may result in suspension, removal from the residence campus, or exclusion from the College. Any student who is a dependent and who receives residence campus probation or more severe action should know that a copy of the sanction will be forwarded to her parent or guardian.

Policies & Procedures:
Please check the Simmons Student Handbook for detailed information on the following residence policies and procedures:

  • Accommodations for Special Needs
  • Alcohol Policies
  • Escort Policies
  • Guest Policies
  • Hall Closings & Vacation Housing
  • Health & Safety Checks
  • Instructions from College Officials
  • Pets Policy
  • Posting Policy
  • Personal Policy/Insurance
  • Quiet Hours Policy
  • Residence Deposit, Fees, & Refunds
  • Residence Safety Policies
  • Room Assignment & Selection
  • Room & Board License Agreement
  • Scheduling Campus Activities
  • Smoking Policy