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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 [[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" />

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" />

During your Sim's university stay, time will stop in the main neighborhood. 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" /> 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.

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, 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" />

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 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 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" />

;Majors