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<p style="font-size:16px;">Details <sup>([http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sims_3:_University_Life/Detailed_features View])([http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sims_3:_University_Life/Detailed_features?action=edit Edit])</sup></p>
==[[Sims University]]==▼
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Sims University is a new sub-neighborhood (similar to the sub-neighborhoods in ''[[World Adventures]]'') and its university buildings are [[wikipedia:New England|New England]]-inspired with some European influences. Its animal mascot is a [[llama]].
[[Pet]]s{{vgversion|TS3:P}} do not show up in university, however, [[paparazzi]]{{vgversion|TS3:LN}} and [[alien]]s{{vgversion|TS3:S}} do.<ref name="blog3" />
===University buildings===▼
Some of the university buildings are built inside of shells, similar to ''[[Late Night]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> apartment building shells, where the interior can be customized while the exterior cannot.▼
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" />▼
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.
When a Sim
▲The player's interaction with the Expansion Pack begins when an NPC [[mascot]] arrives at the active household with a University kit, including a banner, a T-shirt, and an aptitude test. Sims 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 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. A Sim may only study one major at a time, but they can re-enroll in university after completing one major in order to study another. It is also possible to customize the duration of the Sims' term in university, 1 week being the minimum and 2 weeks the maximum.<ref name="blog3" />
On the first day in ''Sims University'' at noon, a "meet-and-greet" orientation is held at the student union, where Sims can "get to know" one another and get free items at stands.
▲When a Sim arrives at the university, the Work tab on the UI is replaced with the Academics tab. This 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" />
▲While in the university sub-world time will stop in the main world. Sims cannot marry one another and female Sims cannot get or be pregnant while at University.<ref name="blog3">''[http://www.thesims3.com/community/blog.html?blogid=481223 More of your University Life Questions answered!]'' (TS3 Blog)</ref> Married Sims cannot visit each other while one is away at University, but they may talk on the phone.<ref name="blog3" /> If a parent goes to University, a babysitter will come to their lot and take care of the children.<ref name="simsvip1" /> [[Pet]]s{{vgversion|TS3:P}} do not appear in the university, however, [[paparazzi]]{{vgversion|TS3:LN}} and [[alien]]s{{vgversion|TS3:S}} do.<ref name="blog3" /> Sims use their family funds to pay for tuition and rent.<ref name="simsvip2" /> Sims can also get additional funds at the administration center depending on their academic performance. Sims need to have at minimum 35% of their academic performance in order to apply for aid. They can get from §1,750 up to §5,000 each time they apply for aid. Sims need to wait for another 24 hours to apply for another aid.
As lecture halls are open, and therefore interactive. This feature differs from ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', where Sims would attend classes off-lot and could not be interacted with while at class.
▲On the first day in ''Sims University'' at noon, a "meet-and-greet" orientation is held at the student union, where Sims can "get to know" one another and get free items at stands. 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, and vary from "Introduction to Dodging Questions" to "Methods and Practices of Tragic Clowns" (these are chosen randomly when enrolled). Players are able to choose a variety of tones in these classes, which affects the Sims' academic performances, for example, "Socialize" will decrease performance but boost relationships while "Suck Up to the Professor" will increase the Sim's grade at the cost of social interaction and stress. Sims can even ask another Sim to attend their classes in their place, however, there is a risk the professor may notice.<ref name="blog4" />
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, dependant on when the Sims' term ends.<ref name="blog3" /> Overall however, there are no holidays in the university.<ref name="simsvip1" />▼
▲Spring breaks may occur if the player has ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons|Seasons]]'' installed,
While at University Sims can apply for Day Jobs, Social Group Jobs, and Dares, 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.▼
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In order to pass final exams, Sims need to have a high academic performance, this can be achieved through studying, paying attention at classes and lectures, and enhanced by a Sim's existing skills. ▼
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Examinations will always 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" />▼
▲Examinations will
Sims can drop out of university, but this often has negative effects on their future life.<ref name="blog3" /> They can also be kicked out of a class for cheating (see above), but not out of the university,<ref name="blog3" /> although they can lose their scholarship.<ref name="simsvip1" />▼
▲Sims can drop out of university, but this
Graduations occur 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 mortarboards. Sims graduating from university get an extra trait slot and various career benefits, depending on major. Sims' grades will affect these 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" />▼
▲Graduations
Graduated Sims who want to meet the Sims from university can call them to have them visit their
▲Some of the university buildings are built inside of shells, similar to ''[[Late Night]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> apartment building shells, where the interior can be customized while the exterior cannot.
▲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" />
Sims can study for [[Majors#The Sims 3: University Life|majors]] in Business, Science and Medicine, Technology, Physical Education, Fine Arts and Communications.
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*University Hangout ("University Quad")▼
*Student Union ("Conners Student Union Building")
*Nerd Shop ("Keith's Komics")
*Rebel Hangout ("The Grotto")▼
Community (University only)
*Dormitory
*Fraternity
*Sorority
*Apartment
▲*University Hangout
▲*Rebel Hangout
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The java hut
Hobby shops are open from 8am to 2am.
▲*B's Bowlarama - Arcade
▲*Roasted Toasted Beans Coffee Shop - Java Hut
;New rabbitholes
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*St. John Administration Center
*Thomas School of Art
▲*Apartments (home world only)
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>
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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''' like to stand apart from the crowd. They usually hang out at The Grotto, a [[hangout]] with a new pool table. They work on their [[Painting]] and [[Street Art]]
The '''Nerds''' like to be smart. They usually hang out at Keith's Komics in ''Sims University'' which is an ideal hangout for the nerds as it has hobbies which they can enjoy such as computers, arcade machines and comics. They love to play video games, perform research from their majors, and win trivia challenges.
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;New [[life state]] - [[PlantSim]]s{{vgversion|TS2:S}}
*PlantSims cannot be created in
*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
*PlantSims can be in households. It is possible but rare to meet a random PlantSim around town. They can be grown.<ref name="blog5" />
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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
;New [[Trait (The Sims 3)|traits]]
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*Mascot (2 styles)
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*New tattoos
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'''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
*[[Tennis table|Ping
*[[Cash register#The Sims 3|Roentgen Register]]
*[[Science research station]]
*[[Soccer
*[[Street Art
*[[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)]]
'''Returning objects'''
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