The Sims 3: University Life/Detailed features

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Sims University is a new sub-neighborhood (similar to the sub-neighborhoods in World Adventures) and its university buildings are New England-inspired with some European influences. Its animal mascot is a llama.
 * University - Sims University

Some of the university buildings are similar to Late Night 's apartment buildings, where the interior can be customized while the exterior cannot.

In order to attend university, Sims must be aged from Young Adult to Elder.

When a NPC mascot is around the Sims' lots, they can take aptitude test. The results will depend on their personality and traits which can provide how much financial assistance they can get. The results also show the total aptitude score, along with the sub-scores for the majors and credit award.

Enrolling in university can be done at any time via the phone or the computer. Players will be able to choose their Sims' major and how many credits they can apply to, which affects the length of time the Sims will spend at university.

Sims can study for majors in Business, Science and Medicine, Technology, Physical Education, Fine Arts and Communications.
 * Communications majors can broadcast their own radio show.

When a Sim gets in the university, the Work tab on the UI is replaced as the Graduation tab. It keeps records of his schedule and responsibilities. He will also receive a major-specific object which helps him to study and boost his academic score without going for lectures. During the stay, time will move slower in the main neighborhood.

On the first day in Sims University at noon, there will be a "meet-and-greet" orientation at the student union, where Sims can "get to know" one another and get free items at stands.

The lecture halls are open, thus lectures are interactive. This feature is similar from The Sims 2: University. What lectures the Sims had been will affect their lives down the road.

Graduation happens university-wide. If Sims graduate in university, they can be promoted to the top of their future careers easily.


 * New lot types


 * Student union
 * Make-out point
 * Bowl-o-rama/Bar (Jocks)
 * Hobby shop (Nerds)
 * Coffee Shop (Rebels)

Unconfirmed
 * Nightclub

At the student union, there will be an option for Sims to sign up for group projects and clubs.

The coffee shop assignment in University Life is different from the Coffeehouse assignment from Showtime. The difference is that the coffee shop has an interior with a barista bar which is interactive. The shop will open from 9am to 1am.

Hobby shops open from 8am to 2am.

A few lots were made for University Life which may be found in the Community lots tab at Edit Town menu. They are:
 * New lots
 * Roasted Toasted Beans - Coffeehouse
 * Keith's Komics - Hobby shop
 * B's Bowlarama - "Bowl-o-rama/Bar"


 * New rabbithole
 * SimBurger - Diner


 * New living quarters
 * Dormitories (Dorms)
 * Sororities and fraternities
 * Individual houses

Sims can rent a dorm room or pay and rent an individual house in Sims University. Unlike The Sims 2: University, dorms are completely customizable. Players can "set bed ownership" for the Sims by clicking a bed.

If there is an unused room in a rented house, a Sim can advertise for a new housemate or two, so that he/she pays less for the rent.

Sorority houses are for female Sims while fraternity houses are for male Sims.

Sims can choose to join one of the three social groups:
 * New social groups
 * Nerds
 * Jocks
 * Rebels

By using the mouse to hover the Sims, it will show what social group they are in. Social groups still exist outside university.

Sims can hang out with these groups and gain credibility, which can offer advantages to them, such as lifetime rewards.

If Sims gain enough influence to the Nerds, he can become a "Video Game Developer", which can be unlocked by gaining enough influence.


 * New NPCs
 * Llama Mascot The Llama Mascot will drop off a package with freebies in your Sims' residential lot. It will also provide an aptitude test for them.
 * Barista A barista works in a coffee venue. He usually serves food and coffee at the coffee bar.


 * New careers
 * Video game developer
 * Art appraiser


 * New interactions
 * Sims will be able to streak, a feature returned from The Sims 2: University.
 * Sims can chant the college song and "perform school cheer".
 * Sims can protest.
 * Clicking on your selected sim will give you the option to wear your backpack

Sims can convince roommate Sims to do things for them. They must be in good relationship in order to do so successfully.

They can make graffiti/spray paint by tagging a wall using a specific object. Sometimes, spraying paint triggers the police's attention.

They can create a group study. It can be formed up to 4 Sims.

The standard phone for the Sims is replaced with a smartphone. It functions the same as the standard phone, but with new features such as social networking and the ability to take self photos to himself or with other Sims.
 * Smart Phone


 * New traits
 * Avant Garde
 * Irresistible
 * Socially Awkward


 * New skills
 * Street art
 * Science
 * Social networking

Social networking skill can be increased by taking pictures and videos, and blogging.


 * New woohoo spot
 * Murphy bed


 * New lifetime reward
 * One enables a Sim to have 6 traits instead of 5.


 * New Create-A-Sim items

Hair There are 4 hairstyle for female Sims and 4 hairstyles for male Sims.
 * Dreadlocks
 * Side ponytail with headband

Clothes There are 7 clothes for female Sims and 6 clothes for male Sims.
 * Casual college inspired clothing
 * Nerd and Jock clothing
 * Mascot (2 styles)


 * New Tattoos


 * New party types
 * Bonfire Party
 * Juice Kegger


 * New objects


 * Bonfire
 * Ping pong table
 * Barista bar


 * Interactive skeleton model
 * Radio soundboard


 * Backpack

The bonfire lets Sims to build more food or to throw something. Throwing something to the bonfire will give positive or negative results, such as a test tube will cause a Sim to be smelly.

There are freebies such as:


 * University poster
 * Candy bar
 * Soda


 * Flying disc (Frisbee)
 * Kicky bag


 * Returning objects


 * Juice keg stand
 * Vending machine


 * Bowling alley
 * Murphy bed
 * Photo booth

Two Sims can do a keg stand at the juice keg stand.


 * New games
 * Bowling
 * Ping Pong
 * "Juice Pong" - an equivalent to beer pong
 * Frisbee

From a barista bar:
 * New food and drinks


 * Organic Br-(sic)


 * Herbal Teas

There are 11 drinks.
 * Energy Drinks
 * Greenleafapaloosa
 * Peppermint Party
 * In Your Face Lime
 * Spud Suck Shock
 * Licorice Energsplosion
 * Ridiculous Red Apple


 * Hot Beverage


 * Candy bar
 * Tea (of some kinds)
 * Coffee
 * Soda
 * Energy drinks