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;University - [[Sims University]]
Sims University is a new sub-neighborhood (similar to the sub-neighborhoods in ''[[World Adventures]]'') and its university buildings are [
[[Pet]]s{{vgversion|TS3:P}} do not show up in university,
An NPC [[mascot]] will arrive at your Sims' lot with a University kit that includes a banner, a T-shirt, and an aptitude test. Your Sim can keep this kit in the personal inventory or put it anywhere in the house. The results of the aptitude test (which can be taken as many times as desired) will depend on their skills, traits, work experience and school grades,<ref name="blog4">''[http://www.thesims3.com/community/blog.html?blogid=482158 Academics: A Guide to Making the Grade]'' (TS3 Blog)</ref> influencing 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 to take, which affects the length of time the Sims will spend at university before completing a degree. The Sims may only study one major at a time, but they can enroll in university after completing one major in order to study another. They can also customize the duration of the Sims' term in university, 1 week being the minimum and 2 weeks the maximum.<ref name="blog3" />
When a Sim gets in the university, the Work tab on the UI is replaced with the Academics tab. It keeps records of his/her schedule and responsibilities. The schedule will depend on the Sim's degree and how many credits the Sim has.<ref name="blog4" />
On the first day in ''Sims University'' at noon,
Classes start on the first Monday morning.<ref name="blog4" /> On Mondays and Wednesdays, classes are held on one of the university rabbit-hole buildings. They are seminar-styled, which varies from "Introduction to Dodging Questions" to "Methods and Practices of Tragic Clowns", which are chosen randomly when enrolled. Players are able to choose a variety of tones in these classes, which affects the Sims' academic performances. Some of the tones are: "Socialize" and "Suck Up to the Professor". The Sims can ask a Sim to attend their classes, but by doing so, the professor may notice.<ref name="blog4" />
On Tuesdays/Thursdays, lectures are held in the student union building, and Sims can interact with the professors. They can ask questions, take notes, and sleep through the lecture, and these actions affect their academic performances. Sims can also do class activities, also held on Tuesdays/Thursdays, which give Sims a chance to use academic objects to gain knowledge relating to their major.<ref name="blog4" /> Sims can schmooze with their professors to ask for extra credit.<ref name="simsvip1" />
Although Sims are allowed to skip classes for at maximum two days, more frequent occurrences result in punishment.
Spring breaks may occur if the player has ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons|Seasons]]'' installed, and it will depend on when the Sims' term ends.<ref name="blog3" /> However, there are no holidays in the university.<ref name="simsvip1" />
Sims can apply for Day Jobs, Social Group Jobs, and Dares in University, which they can find by looking on the Bulletin Boards located in Fraternities, Sororities, and Dormitories. They look similar to the Adventure Boards in World Adventures.<ref name="simsvip1" /> Accomplishing these tasks can earn you Simoleons and Social Group influence.
Sims need to have a high academic performance, achieved through studying, paying attention at classes and lectures, and enhanced by a Sim's existing skills.
Examinations will occur on Fridays. Sims can study from textbooks, computers and smartphones, or create a study group with up to three other Sims (four total). They can also cheat on the examinations by making a study sheet and using the "Cheat" tone, but they might get caught. Sims with a high computer hacking skill can find examination answers the day before that examination on a computer.<ref name="blog5" /> There is also a final examination. Minimal studying and a poor mood will likely result in a failing grade. Failing it will make a major impact on their final grade.<ref name="blog4" />
Sims can drop out of university, but this may affect their life in some way.<ref name="blog3" /> They can be kicked out of a class for cheating, but not out of the university,<ref name="blog3" /> although they can lose their scholarship.<ref name="simsvip1" />
Graduations happen after Sims complete their major, the times varying based on major and when the Sim began to attend university. The time needed to graduate will depend on how many classes the Sim takes.<ref name="simsvip2">''[http://simsvip.com/2013/02/14/simsvips-university-life-qa-exclusive-screens/ SimsVIP’s University Life Q&A & Exclusive Screens]'' (SimsVIP)</ref> Sims graduating will don graduation robes and mortar boards. If Sims graduate from university, they will get an extra trait slot and career benefits, depending on major. The grades will affect the advantages, therefore Sims with higher grades will get more bonuses,<ref name="blog4" /> while Sims with lower grades will never get any benefits.<ref name="simsvip1" />
Graduated Sims who want to meet the Sims from university can call them to have them visit their home town.<ref name="blog3" /> These Sims from university are called "university friends", which functions similarly to "foreign friends" in ''[[World Adventures]]''.
;University buildings
Some of the university buildings are built inside of shells, similar to ''[[Late Night]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> apartment
The buildings can be added on any home worlds, but they function as rabbit holes with new interactions, thus this will not serve as a real university.<ref name="blog3"
;Majors
Sims can study for [[Majors#The Sims 3: University Life|majors]] in Business, Science and Medicine, Technology, Physical Education, Fine Arts and Communications.
They will receive a study object which helps them to improve their academic performance.
{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="article-table" style="height: 300px; width: 600px;"
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! scope="col"|Major
! scope="col"|Name of study object<ref name="simsvip2" />
! scope="col"|Interactions
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|Communications
|Frequency Fun Mobile Radio Station<ref name="blog4" /><ref name="blog1">''[http://www.thesims3.com/community/blog.html?blogid=478415 The Sims 3 University Life Intro]'' (TS3 Blog)</ref>
|Conduct interviews and report on events within campus/the world
|-
|Business
|Workface Warrior Business Planner
|Work On Business Plan/Present Business Plan
|-
|Science and Medicine
|"Them Bones" Anatomy Skeleton
|Bone Up on Anatomy, Test Skeletal Structure
|-
|Technology
|Cerebralizing Brain Enhancing Machine (has two versions)
|Study Brain
|-
|Physical Education
|"Them Bones" Anatomy Skeleton
|(Same as Science and Medicine)
|-
|Fine Arts
|Sketchbook
|Practice Sketching, sketch other Sims
|}
;New [[Lot assignment|lot types]]
{{col-begin}}
{{col-break}}
Community
*University Hangout ("University Quad")
*Student Union ("Conners Student Union Building")
*Java Hut ("Roasted Toasted Beans Coffee Shop")
*Nerd Shop ("Keith's Komics")
*Rebel Hangout ("The Grotto")
*Arcade ("B's Bowlarama")
Community (University only)
*Dormitory
*Fraternity
*Sorority
Residential (home world only)
*Apartment
{{col-end}}
The java hut lot in ''University Life'' is different from the [[Coffeehouse]] lot from ''[[The Sims 3: Showtime|Showtime]]''. While the java hut has an interior with a barista bar which is interactive, the Coffeehouse does not. The shop will open from 9am to 1am.
Hobby shops are open from 8am to 2am.
;New rabbitholes
*25 Frames Cinema - Theater
*Night Owl Foods - Supermarket
*Schmidt Memorial Stadium & Annex - Stadium
*University Bookstore - Bookstore
*Busche School of Science
*Nichols School of Business
*St. John Administration Center
*Thomas School of Art
Dormitories can be built and edited through ''Edit Town'' mode. These dormitories will automatically fill in with Sims acting as roommates.<ref name="blog5">''[http://www.thesims3.com/community/blog.html?blogid=487874 The Sims 3 University Life: Building, PlantSims, and Additional Fun Facts]'' (TS3 Blog)</ref>
Sims can rent a dorm room or pay and rent an individual house in ''Sims University''. Renting a house is more expensive than living in dorms.<ref name="simsvip2" /> Unlike ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', dorms are completely customizable. Players can "set bed ownership" for the Sims by clicking a bed. Sims can kick out their roommates, or request for roommate reassignments (only in University).<ref name="simsvip1" />
Sims do not pay bills while in University. However, they do earn money if they have roommates (only applies to in rent houses in University). How much money a Sim earns depends on how many roommates they have.
Sorority houses are for female Sims while fraternity houses are for male Sims. These houses are more for the social side of the Sims' university life.<ref name="simsvip2" /> Sims living in these houses are likely to be dared to do some actions by other Sims.<ref name="simsvip1" />
Apartment lots are similar to dormitories. but Sims living in apartments pay the rent each week. The rent cost is determined by the overall value of the lot.<ref name="blog5" />
;[[Social group]]s<ref name="blog2">''[http://www.thesims3.com/community/blog.html?blogid=479640 Irresistible to Socially Awkward: A Social Life for Every Sim!]'' (TS3 Blog)</ref>
Social groups are groups of Sims who usually socialize with one another and have particularly similar interests, skills, and attitudes. Your Sim can gain influence with as many of these groups they desire. These groups still exist outside of the university. To learn a Sim's social group, hover over the Sim with the mouse.
Sims can choose to join the three social groups: nerds, jocks, and rebels. They can be in more than one social group, and the groups are optional to join. Interacting with a Sim in a certain social group may result in your Sim gaining influence with that group, even if not intended.<ref name="simsvip1" />
The '''Jocks''' like to win anything. They usually hang out at B's Bowlarama in ''Sims University'' where they practice bowling. They can also throw parties which are considered the best around the university.
The '''Rebels'''
The '''Nerds''' like to be smart. They usually hang out at Keith's Komics in ''Sims University'' which is
Sims can hang out with these groups and gain credibility, which can offer advantages to them, such as lifetime rewards<ref name="blog1" /> and unlock new social interactions.<ref name="simsvip2" /> To check their current status to the groups, there is the "Check Social Groups" interaction on the Sims' smartphones.
;New [[career]]s
If the Sims become a legend with their social group, they may land a career like:
*Nerds - Video game developer<ref name="blog1" />
*Rebels - Art appraiser
*Jocks - Sports Agent
;New [[Non-playable character|NPCs]]
*Llama Mascot<br />The Llama Mascot will drop off a package with freebies in your Sims' residential lot. It will also provide an aptitude test for them. Being friends with the mascot can lead to apprenticeship and your Sim will learn some dance moves.<ref name="blog5" />
*Barista<br />A barista works in a Java Hut.
;New [[life state]] - [[PlantSim]]s{{vgversion|TS2:S}}
*PlantSims cannot be created in [[Create a Sim]], however Sims can become PlantSims through eating a [[Forbidden Fruit]] or taking part in a science experiment at university.<ref name="simsvip1" />
*PlantSims have special relationships with plants and can converse with harvestable plants.<ref name="blog5" />
*PlantSims do not need to eat, but need to keep hydrated. They can keep hydrated by absorbing water through activities such as swimming, bathing, absorbing puddles and photosynthesizing.<ref name="blog5" />
*A PlantSim's ''Flower Kisses'' cause obsession and their ''Poisonous Kisses'' cause sickness in Sims.<ref name="blog5" />
*PlantSims can be in households. It is possible but rare to meet a random PlantSim around town. They can be grown.<ref name="blog5" />
;New
*Sims will be able to streak, a feature
*Sims can chant the college song and "perform school cheer", a feature from ''The Sims 2: University''. (Jocks only)
*Sims can protest.
There are new romantic options in ''University Life''.
Sims can convince roommate Sims to do things for them. They must
They can tag a wall or draw murals
Sims can get
;Smartphone
The standard phone
*Social networking (texting, blogging, browsing the web, streaming a video, etc.)
*Take photos<ref name="blog2"
**Self-portrait photos or photos with other Sims (requires Jock influence)
**Romantic
By taking these photos, the player has the option to either print them out and hang them on a wall, or keep them stored in the smartphone. Photos that are not taken out of a Sim's smartphone before the Sim leaves University will be erased from the phone.
Sims can also send texts on their Smartphones. They can send secret admirer texts, insulting texts, woohooty texts, breakup texts or friendly texts.
;New [[Trait (The Sims 3)|traits]]
*[[Avant Garde]]
*[[Irresistible]]
*[[Socially Awkward]]
Certain traits can now affect how well a student does in University. For example, Ambitious Sims will excel at University, while Absent-Minded Sims will have a harder time. Social Butterflys will benefit in the pursuit of a Communications Degree, while Shy Sims would not be wise to do so. Check CAS for more information.
;New skills
*[[Street
*[[Science (skill)|Science]]
*[[Social
*[[Photography]] (carried forward from ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures|World Adventures]]'')
;Social networking<ref name="simsvip2" />
The social networking features work in smartphones. The skill can be increased by browsing the web from the phone, streaming a video, texting, and blogging, and by doing so, Sims will unlock new social networking interactions.
In blogging, Sims can select a blog theme and attach photos to their blogs. The more they blog, the more followers they get (or lose), which helps to gain influence with social groups faster, have better attended protests and get more Simoleons for donation and buyouts of their blog.<ref name="blog5" />
As Sims build this skill, they unlock different smartphone applications in their smartphones.<ref name="blog5" /> Such applications are:
*Sim Finder - helps Sims to easily find an unmet Sim
*Relationship Transmogrifier - set any relationship status to any Sim
;New [[death]]<ref>''[http://simsvip.com/2013/02/14/university-life-two-new-death-typesghosts/ University Life: Two New Death Types/Ghosts]'' (SimsVIP)</ref>
*Death by Blunt Force Trauma (Murphy Bed/Vending Machine)
*Death by Ranting (Protest Against Death)
;New [[
*Murphy bed
*Photobooth
;New [[lifetime reward]]
*Social Group Influence (2,000 LP) - Gain a substantial amount of influence with the (Rebel/Jock/Nerd) group.
*Honorary Degree (50,000 LP) - Pick a degree of your choice without attending University!
;New [[lifetime wish]]es
*'''Perfect Student''' - Earn a university degree with a perfect GPA.
*'''Scientific Specialist''' - Reach level 10 in Science skill and reach level 10 in any Scientific, Medical, or Business career.
*'''Street Credible''' - Reach level 10 of Street Art skill and create 7 masterpiece murals.
*'''Major Master''' - Earn three degrees
*'''Reach Max Influence with All Social Groups''' - Reach max influence with all social groups.
*'''Blog Artist''' - Reach level 10 in Social Networking skill and create a five-star blog.
;New [[Create-A-Sim]] items
{{col-begin}}
{{col-break}}
'''Hair'''<br />
There are '''4'''
*Dreadlocks
*Side ponytail with headband
*Crop hair with barette.
*Windblown hair
*Messy hair in beanie
{{col-break}}
'''Clothes'''<br />
There are '''7''' new clothes for female Sims and '''6 new''' clothes for male Sims.
*Casual college inspired clothing
*Nerd, Rebel and Jock clothing
*Mascot (2 styles)
{{col-end}} '''Other CAS'''
*New tattoos
*New skin tone - PlantSim green
;New music
*Geek Rock
;New party types
*Bonfire Party
*Juice Kegger
*Masquerade (Limited Edition)
*Toga Party (Limited Edition)
'''New objects'''
*Arcade Table
*[[Backpack]]s
*[[Major-related objects#Frequency Fun Mobile Radio Station| Fun Mobile Radio Station (Communication)]]
*Frisbee
*Foosball Table<!--how this is this a new object, when it exists in base game-->
*[[Major-related objects#Internal Reflections Sketchbook|Internal Reflections Sketchbook (Fine Arts)]]
*[[Juice keg]]
*[[Tennis table|Ping pong table]]
*[[Cash register#The Sims 3|Roentgen Register]]
*[[Science research station]]
*[[Soccer ball]]
*[[Street Art kit]]
*[[Major-related objects#"Them Bones" Anatomy Skeleton|"Them Bones" Anatomy Skeleton (Science & Medicine)]]
*Welcome Kit
*[[Whiteboard]]
*[[Major-related objects#Workforce Warrior Business Planner|Workforce Warrior Business Planner (Business)]]
*[[Arcade game|Arcade machines]]
*Barista Bar
*Bonfire
*[[Bowling|Bowling alley]]
*Bunk Beds
*Kicky Bag
*Laundry
*Megaphone
*Mini Fridge
*[[Murphy bed]]
*[[Photo booth]]
*[[Podium]]
*[[Vending machine]]s
Sims can do bowling moves at the bowling alley.
Vending machines can malfunction, but can work again if they are shaken. Sims who do this have a chance of dying of "blunt force trauma".
;New games
*Bowling
*Ping Pong
*Juice Pong
*Frisbee
;New food and drinks
{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="article-table" style="width: 600px; height: 500px;"
|+Barista bar
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Herbal Teas
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Energy Drinks
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Hot Beverage
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"|Food
|-
|
Kona Lift
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Ginseng
|Chamomile Kick
|Soy Cappuccino
|Brownie
|-
|
Midnight Mud
|Sweet Grass
|Greenleafpalooza
|Chai with Extra Foam
|
Cookie
|-
|
Cortado
|Cinnamon
|Peppermint Party
|Non-Fat Chai
|Donut
|-
|
Red Rocket
|Basil
|Garlicious
|Strawberry Soy Cappuccino with Extra Foam
|Bagel
|-
|
Maui Slappuccino
|Lavender
|In Your Face Lime
|Non-Fat Chai with Cinnamon Swirl
|Muffin
|-
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|Peppermint
|Spud Suds Shock
|Strawberry Non-Fat Frothiccino with Chocolate Sprinkles
|Key Lime Pie
|-
|
|Wonderpetal
|Watermelon Mushroom Cloud
|
|Cheese Danish
|-
|
|Chamomile
|Licorice Energsplosion
|
|Slice of Cake
|-
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|Bumbleleaf
|Buzzberry Rush
|
|
|-
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|Greenleaf
|Wondrous Onyum
|
|
|-
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|Licorice
|Ridiculous Red Apple
|
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|-
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|Buzzberry
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|}
*Quick meals and microwave recipes<ref name="simsvip2" />
*Soda and sweets can be obtained from vending machines.<ref name="simsvip2" />
;[[Herb]]s
*Herbs are used to make herbal tea and can be thrown on a bonfire to create funny effects.
*Sims can add herbs to any meal if they have any in their inventory.
*Each herb can affect Sims in different ways.
*Using too many herbs make Sims sick<ref name="simsvip1">''[http://simsvip.com/2013/02/13/sims-3-community-day-february-2013/ Sims 3 Community Day: February 2013]'' (SimsVIP)</ref> and cause nausea.<ref name="blog5" />
*Sims can do the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamon_challenge cinnamon challenge].<ref name="simsvip2" />
;New collectibles<ref name="simsvip2" />
*Herbs
*Insects
<noinclude>
==References==
{{reflist}}
</noinclude>
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