Life is complicated, even when simulated.
There are a few steps you have to take to get college started, and they arent always intuitive.
More than that, there are a few things to keep in mind once you get there.
This adds a number of differentplaces for college students to liveand hang around in.
Which Universities Are There?
Navigate to thetoolbar at the topof the screen on the neighbourhood overview.
hit the buttonwith agraduation capon it.
This will open up a menu which allows you tochoose which campusyou want to add.
You should also be able to see a short summary of each place alongside a screenshot.
How To Get Into University
AnyTeen Sim can use a phone or computerto go to university.
When selecting a phone, choose theCall menu then select College.
When they call, they will be given a few options.
They can apply for scholarships, review accepted scholarships, oruse Move To College.
When theyve been picked up, theyll be added to theFamily Bin in the campus subneighbourhood.
You canmove your Simstraight into a property from the Family Bin.
This also gives you the chance tomerge them with another household.
The process is much the same if you choose a computer instead of a phone.
But this time, youll choose theCollege interaction, followed by eitherMove To College.
Similarly, it’s possible for you to apply for scholarships from here.
Unfortunately, Adult and Elder Sims have missed their chance at college.
However, you coulduse cheats to age a Sim downto a Teen and then start the process.
They must haveat least a D- gradeat High School for this to work.
The Send Teens to College button can befound in the Family Bin, again noted by a graduation cap.
If you punch it, it gives you the option of merging any eligible Teens into a household together.
After youve selected your Sims, theyll be sent to thecampus Family Bin.
Some households already live in properties while others are in the Family Bin.
When they graduate, theyll grow up into regular Adults.
Alternatively, you canmake them using Create A Studentmode.
Tuition Fees And Scholarships
College is completely freein The Sims 2.
It doesnt go very far, but its something.
Teens can alsoapply for scholarshipsto help make college life a bit more comfortable.
Sadly, Young Adult Sims have left it too late andcan’t do this.
What Can I Study At University?
At first, all Freshmen Sims will havean Undecided Major.
But, Studious Simsneed to choose a Majorat University.
College graduates havemore employment opportunitiesavailable to them than Sims who skipped school.
This includes Artist, Natural Scientist, Paranormal, and Show Business.
TheMajors can also be associated with other careersfrom other DLC, and they tend to be pretty self-explanatory.
For example, Psychology is associated with the Education career, and Biology is linked to Medicine.
A window will open giving you everything you gotta know about each course.
Pick your Sims Major byclicking on the relevant iconandclicking the tickat the bottom of the box.
Sims must declare their Major before their third year of college.
How To Drop Out Of College
Sick of frat boys and animal mascots?
Sims who want out can bail at any time.
Just choose the phone anduse the College interactionagain.
When your Sim dials college, one of the options available will be toDrop Out Of College.
Not only is this immediate, its also irreversible.
Sims who drop out and go home will age up into Adults on leaving campus.
So, dont make this decision lightly.
Where Can University Students Live?
Allstudents must live on campus.
This means they couldnt live somewhere like Strangetown and commute for classes.
Greek societies
Fraternities and sororities.
Dorms
Private rooms in large properties shared with other students.
Campus houses are more expensive than dorms while being the most like regular off-campus properties in The Sims 2.
Once your Sim has successfully grabbed a room, their face will appear on the door.
Act quick before someone else gets the room you want!
To apply for a frat or sorority, select a phone andchoose Greek House then Join.
But, for a successful rush, youll have tomake friends with other membersof your chosen society.
If you want to enjoy frat or sorority life, dont go to Academie Le Tour.
It doesnt have any Greek societies.
What do your sims aspire to?
