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The Sims 4: How to do Homework

Homework in The Sims 4 is a necessary evil and a part of everyday life for most people IRL so it makes sense that it would be inside a life simulation game. From the time your sims turn into children until they’ve graduated University they are going to be doing homework and it will take up a significant part of their lives.

There are actually a few hacks you should know to get your sims to have more fun when doing homework, get it done quicker, and just generally finish it in a timely fashion that will make you a better sims player.

How to Do Homework for Children

When a sim’s kid returns from their long day at school they are going to have a little orange book inside of their inventory which is their homework. This should be completed before they attend school again which is usually the next day unless it’s the weekend.

You can get your sims to start doing their homework by clicking on the homework book in their inventory and choosing do homework . Your sims will find the nearest place to sit (even on the ground) to start working on their homework and will work until they are finished unless they are interrupted by low needs or an event trigger like a fire.

Any adult can come over to this sim while they are doing their homework and you can choose help with homework which will get the adult involved and sitting with the child and they will get their homework done much quicker.

There is even a system for sims kids (not teens) where if your kid gets all of the four children skills to level 3 they’ll have the option to breeze through homework instead of do homework and this will get the job done quicker.

Getting these skills all to level 7 will give them the option to dominate homework which will get it done even more quickly. This is a nice hack to really finish it without it being a huge part of their day.

Once a child has finished their homework, if they have a B or higher in school, they actually have the option to do extra credit after they’ve finished their regular homework. This is good for you if you want to get your sims to increase their school performance.

If you ever find your sims without a homework book in their inventory and you have no idea where it could be you can actually purchase these for one simoleon on any book case!

How to Do Homework for Teens

Homework works pretty much the same way for teens except their homework book is a nice blue colour instead of the orange that kids get. To get them to work on their homework you’ll get them to go into their inventory and click on it and choose do homework and they will start working on it.

They too have the option to have an adult sim to help with homework by getting that sim to click on them when they’ve started their homework and getting them to assist to make it go more quickly.

Once a teenager has a B in school they have the option to do extra credit after they’ve finished their regular homework. This will help them increase their school performance and get to an A as soon as possible.

Bonus Tip: Use the earbuds from The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff Pack when doing homework to keep your sims fun need up so they aren’t feeling tense when they’re done working on it.

School Projects

With The Sims 4: Parenthood there’s a pretty decent chance each week that your sims kids will come home with a school project that they can decide to complete for a boost to their grades. If they don’t complete it within a few days they may get a small decrease to their school grades but it’s not substantial.

These projects come home with your sims in their inventory and are rather easy to complete. They have the option to work on it either carefully or sloppily. Choosing sloppily will get the job done quicker, however, you won’t see a huge increase to their grades but you also won’t see a decrease.

The better option is to work carefully so your sims can improve their school grades. While they are working on these projects they’ll actually gain a skill depending on the type of homework they are working on. For sims kids they’ll be skills like mental, creativity, etc. but for teenagers it’ll be more specific like rocket science or painting .

One awesome thing is that you can get other sims to assist in the project up to 3 sims so you can get these projects done extremely quickly and if an adult sim who has a high skill in the project type assists it’ll go so quickly.

Working on these will also increase your sim’s kids’ responsibility character value which is awesome but failing to complete it will negativity impact this.

How to Do Homework in University

With the 2019 addition of The Sims 4: Discover University we have a whole new type of homework for your sims to have to work on. These homework books are going to be a black and white composite notebook that will appear in your sims inventory when they enroll in their first semester of university.

Each time your sim goes to a class they are going to need to do their homework before they attend that class if they want to get a good grade, meaning that if you’re taking multiple classes your sim will be needing to do homework multiple times per week.

To get this University homework done you’ll want to click on the homework book and choose which class’ homework you actually want to work on and get started. You don’t have to do it all in one sitting so you can start and stop as many times as you want.

An awesome detail about University homework is that if your sims have a high level of the research and debate skill they’ll actually breeze through their homework much more quickly. You can also add the study spot lot trait to your sim’s lot to make it easier.

Related: How to Get an A+ in University in The Sims 4

Final Thoughts

Homework is something you can’t avoid if you want your sims to do well in school when they’re young, but there’s no need to stress about it. Sims grades won’t affect their later days work performance or the overall success in their life, so no worries if you don’t get it done. Happy Playing!

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It do work!

Doing a 4 course in sims 4 is a real tedious chore. It will consume all your sims time and you won’t have time to do anything else. They did this way worse than sims 3 university.

There are a few tricks mind you! First of all you can be at home instead, makes it all much easier and you can(like mentioned above) add the “study spot” trait to your home.

The next trick is using the club! Make sure, if you go to the university, add everyone you see to your club. Focus on getting “Rally the Troops” perk. That will allow you to get back all your energy and other needs quickly whenever you want. There is no cooldown on this. It requires 500 points so it’s not bad at all. Just make sure the gathering is on at all times(which it should be since you most likely won’t be leaving the lot). The homework perk does not work for university.

EA could easily have fixed this by reducing the homework time from 2 hours to 1 hours imo. They made it too much of a chore. It’s a GAME after all.

But that’s the whole challenge bruh

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Sims 4 How to do Homework Guide: All You Need To Know

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When you think of gaming, homework probably is the furthest thing from your mind– but in the Sims 4, knowing how to do homework is the key to becoming a successful student, integral with the parenting skill, and impacts your Sims’ life in a few ways.

One thing’s for certain: whether you’re trying to raise a family, or cramming study sessions in between dorm parties, knowing how to do homework is a must in the Sims 4– and there’s more to it than you might think. Consider this your guide to homework, and all things related, in the Sims 4.

Homework in Sims: A Brief History

Homework has been signature gameplay in the Sims franchise. As a life simulator, it only makes sense that, just like players have to contend with paying bills, cleaning dirty dishes, and juggling careers with relationships, parenting, and everyday life. And it’s actually rather interesting to see how doing homework in the Sims has been important from generation to generation, but also evolved.

Here’s a Sparknotes version of the history of homework in the Sims franchise.

Homework was not a mainstay of the original Sims game, but it was in the Sims 2. In the Sims 2, homework was important for teens, kids, and the then-new young adult life stage.

Children and Teens

A child and teen in the Sims 2 were required to go to school (with options for both public and private). Homework was generated daily. After the bus brought the kid home, that child Sim would have a physical copy of homework in their hand. Normally, homework would be set on a desk or nearby surface, though I remember many times it would just as often be placed on the ground. Completing homework had a direct effect on the Sims’ grades. Every day without incomplete homework resulted in a deduction.

A teen’s homework was a duller color, compared with the bright hues of a kid’s homework. If a Sims’ needs were not met, then they would likely not finish homework. When a Sim aged up, their homework automatically disappeared.

There were a few basic interactions for children and teens with homework in the Sims 2.

• Work on Homework
• Complete Homework
• Ask for Homework Help — this could be asked of any older Sim, and not only helped Sims complete homework more quickly, but also allowed them to complete homework more efficiently in the future.

Young Adults

Young adults were introduced in the Sims 2 University expansion pack, and have since become perhaps the most popular life stage in the Sims franchise. In the Sims 2, this life stage was limited to the University expansion. These young adults worked on assignments in order to influence their grades. It worked in a similar way as with kids and teens, though in addition to homework, they also had exams to deal with.

Sims 3 continued the homework system from Sims 2, making it clear that doing homework would become an expected gameplay feature in the Sims franchise. In many ways, Sims 3 kept the same basic systems for homework intact but enhanced it through new traits, packs, and an updated interface.

School, again, was mandatory for children in the Sims 3 , with a new boarding school option for no private school. If a Sim was sent to boarding school, there was nothing that you needed to worry about in terms of completing homework. Otherwise, it worked more or less the same way: new homework was generated and had to be completed for every school day.

New features included:

• The ability to do homework with a Sim of the same age
• The ability to copy homework (which could send them to detention)
• Ability to work on past due homework
• Enhanced homework completion with the workaholic and bookworm traits or if your Sim was a vampire (Sims 3: Supernatural expansion)
• Homework became a hidden skill
• Sims with an A average could select their new trait when they became a teen or young adult
• Grades listed in the new Simology panel

Young Adults (and Adults)

Sims who opted to attend college (via the Sims 3: University Life expansion pack), of course, had homework of their own. Homework, or assignments, were fairly similar to Sims 2, and, like Sims 2, the grades were determined by other factors like exams, but also somewhat how they behaved in their seminars, as well as outside projects.

Homework in the Sims 4- Your Guide

If you’ve played previous Sims games, the good news is that homework in the Sims 4 isn’t too different from previous Sims games. But like each generation, there are different tricks and tips you need to keep in mind to be successful, whether you are just looking to complete homework to help teens pass high school, or your Sims are tackling on a degree at the University of Britechester or Foxbury Institute of Technology.

Here’s what I think you need to know.

Children are required to go to school, and Sims 4 does arguably take a step back in that public school is the only option for children and teens.

Getting to School

In a curious move, Sims 4 does not have any transportation that picks Sims up. In fact, the lack of even cars in the game has been a source of contention. In any case, a school bus won’t pick up children or teens, nor can you watch them make their way to school, as you could in the Sims 3. Instead, children and teens will either automatically transport themselves to school, or you can prompt them.

Decisions During School

Especially if you have Sims 4 Parenthood game pack, you can influence teen and child Sims’ days at school, at least a little. Pop-ups may occasionally come up where you are given a scenario, just as another kid caught cheating, or your Sim being teased. Some of these will impact your Sim’s mood and social life. Sometimes, a child or teen will also ask for advice, which is tied to Sims 4 Parenthood parenting skills.

Locating Homework

As was the case with Sims 2, there is a small distinction in the appearance of children and teens’ homework. Children Sim will have a yellow Grade School Handbook, which, when not being worked on, is typically in their inventory. Teen homework is a blue notebook.

If you’re like me, though, sometimes homework gets lost in the house. If that happens you can actually purchase homework from a bookcase for a single simoleon. And unlike in the Sims 2, homework isn’t assigned to one Sim in particular, meaning a kid can complete their homework even if it wasn’t their original copy.

How to Do/ Complete Homework

To work on homework, simply drag it out of your Sims’ inventory and click on it for the “Do Homework” option. You can have your Sim to do homework all at once, or pick it back up after taking care of their needs. Remember, your teen or child Sim will be assigned homework every school day, with no new homework on weekends.

Homework and Grade Performance

Knowing how to do homework in Sims 4 is helpful for grade performance, but it also isn’t the only factor. In fact, by building skills, working on projects, and even keeping your Sims in a good mood, you can remain a fairly good student even when you skip homework from time to time.

Sims that are at a B or A average also will have access to the “Do Extra Credit” option. This pops up after they complete their homework for the day and you select their homework a second time (homework doesn’t disappear after being completed like previous Sims games). Extra credit is a chance to boost your Sims’ grades even more.

School Projects

School Projects are a unique feature exclusive to the Sims 4: Parenthood game pack. Available to teens and children, Sims can both work on their own projects and assist others. Working on a project builds all child skills at once.

Unlike homework, there is no official deadline for school projects so there aren’t penalties for however long it takes. Once a project is completed, the student can start on a new one. Adults can help both teens and kids; kids can be helped by teens/.

You’ll be able to select from one of seven projects, all available for purchase on build mode. The completed project will be rated as excellent, good, or poor. Siblings may get upset with one another if their project is destroyed by a brother or sister.

How to Do Homework Faster

I admit; sometimes I get impatient with doing homework in Sims 4, especially if I have other plans for the family. The good news is that, if you work on your Sims’ skills, you can speed up the process for children.

You’ll need to work equally on the four major skills for Sim Children: creativity; mental; motor; social; and mental. Level 3 of all of these allows you to “Breeze through Homework” while level 7 allows them to “Dominate Homework”.

For teens, your only real option is installing a mod (which I will discuss later).

University Students

Young adult and adult Sims can attend one of two campuses if you have the The Sims 4: Discovery University expansion pack installed. Homework, as you might imagine, is part of the equation–but the homework system looks different for adult and young adult Sims than it does for younger Sims, which impacts how you should do homework.

Getting Accepted

I won’t go into a full guide to the Discover University pack, but, in a nutshell, you Sim will have to first apply using a computer. Based upon their previous grades, skill set, and some other factors, they will either be offered or denied admission to the program of their choice at the University of Britechester of Foxbury Institute of Technology.

There is also the opportunity to gain scholarships and take out loans to finance their education. In my experience, most get accepted to school but may be limited to pursuing an honorary degree. Humanities-based degrees at Britechester, like English Literature, are honorary, while if you want a science or technology degree with distinction your Sim should attend the more modern Foxbury.

Homework Load at University

Homework is a part of the university experience in Sims 4, and doing it will help your Sims’ performance. Homework appears in their inventory (as a black and white book) and is meant to be completed before every class. You can also purchase homework from a bookshelf or the college’s kiosk (found out on the quad).

Classes are usually in the form of seminars and do not last all day, but your Sim, depending on your enrollment decisions, will likely have at least two classes per day, meaning you’ll have to juggle multiple assignments.

Other Types of Homework

In addition to doing daily homework, Sims need to attend class regularly. You’ll also be working towards end of the semester exams, final projects, and term papers, depending on the class. Doing homework daily is helpful in keeping their grade average high, and putting a little less pressure on a term paper. It is possible to flunk out of college, so doing homework on a regular basis and attending classes is a must.

How to Make Homework Easier

Knowing how to do homework doesn’t cut it, though. Between classes, roommates, parties, extracurriculars, and just taking care of basic needs, if you’re like me, you’ll want to tip things in your Sims’ favor a little. Here are some tips

• Work on skills related to their major, or current classes
• Keep your Sim in a good mood by keeping needs in check
• Decorate your space with objects that exude a “Focused” mood (you can see this if you hover over objects in buy mode)
• Lock your dorm room to other Sims when studying
• Work on the Research and Debate skills
• Study in the library or another place if your roommate is partying
• Live off-campus and apply the “Study Spot” lot traits

Using Mods for Better Homework

If you know how to do homework in the Sims 4 but want it to run more smoothly, another option is to download a mod. I always caution that mods are at your own risk, and they can break, so make sure you check to see that the mod has been updated and that you’re downloading from a secure site.

Better Autonomous Homework by LittleMsSam

This mod fixes what many saw as a deficit in the Sims 4 homework system, by making sure that child Sims will do their homework without your prompting. Now and Sim with an A, B, or C average won’t require you to direct them to do their homework, at least initially.

There are optional add ons, too, such as careers affecting the speed they complete their homework; automatic transfer of homework to inventories when not in use; and a mod for NPCs. Read/ Download Here .

Faster Homework (University Edition) by Scarlet’s Mods

As the name suggests, this mod allows your Sims studying at college to do homework faster. While homework normally takes 150 Sim minutes to complete, this mod allows them to complete it in 10, 25 or 50 minutes. It’s truly a huge time saver. Read/ Download Her e.

Subject Homework by ScarletQueenKat

Subject Homework adds a little nuance and potential storytelling element for how to do homework for teens and kids in the Sims 4, all the while improving skills. Children will now be able to practice vocabulary (improves motor skill); review social studies (increases social skill) and do math problems (improves mental skill).

Teens can now solve algebra problems (increases logic skill); write a fitness article (raises fitness skill); practice creative writing (increases writing skill); and study music theory (improve the guitar skill).

Download/ Read Here .

Question: Where is homework located in The Sims 4?

Answer: You can find homework in your Sims’ inventory. Sometimes. Sims will work on it and place it elsewhere. If you lose homework, it can be purchased from a bookshelf for one simoleon, or at a University kiosk for college students.

Question: Can you grade homework in Sims 4?

If you have Sims 4 Discover University installed, you get an opportunity to grade homework if your Sim is in the Education Career. To grade homework, you need to navigate to the Education Career menu. From there, you can access student homework.

Final Thoughts

Knowing how to do homework in the Sims 4 can make your playing experience a lot easier. With the help of skills, and maybe some mods, homework will take up less of your gameplay time, while your Sims still stay top students–if they, and you, so choose.

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Sims 4 University Guide – Everything You Need To Know

The Sims 4: Discover University introduces to the players the University of Britechester and Foxbury Institute. So what will it be? The University of Britechester focuses more on creative arts and is older and richer with history. Foxbury Institute is newer and features classes to aid in careers such as becoming a scientist or an astronaut.

Which Is Better Foxbury or Britechester University?

If you prefer to tinker, do rocket science, or program then Foxbury is just the right fit for you, but if you like the flashing lights of acting, being a detective or perhaps being a social media influencer then maybe the University of Britechester is better. Foxbury is directly related to science-related careers usually, Britechester is more for creative work like writing, painting, or acting. You can take up to 4 classes or fewer with electives to learn separate skills to graduate.

Degrees in The Sims 4 are not too hard to earn given you are never tired, always full, and need no one, which can be achieved through the reward store. However, there is plenty to do at university while you’re there which can make it quite fun like creating a Servo or doing keg stands. It’s also important to keep the “Academic” aspiration in mind when applying. Let us do a deep dive into what all goes into first getting there and then achieving maximum success.

Applying For College

When you are applying for college it is always wise to take out your phone or get on your computer and E-mail that former guidance counselor about scholarships. Eventually, they will get back to you with the scholarships you will most likely achieve. This does not mean you can’t get more, but, ultimately you will have no problem with the scholarships they recommend. After you apply for scholarships through your computer or phone you will receive your response in just a couple of days.

After receiving your response from your scholarships, you can apply for college. This is where you decide what job you’re going to want to pursue after college. Getting your skills increased in the particular subject area of study you’ll be doing will help with being accepted, like writing to be a writer. After that, you choose your degree and apply.

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Distinguished Degrees vs. Regular Degrees

Both universities offer the same degrees, however, they specialize in different areas. This is where distinguished degrees come in. Foxbury may be a school specializing in science and technology and therefore having distinguished degrees in those subjects, but it will always offer regular degrees in creative arts and humanities. The same goes for the University of Britechester, so it’s important to pick the correct university when deciding on your career path as a distinguished degree will be better in the long run.

Going to university from home is the cheapest option as you do not have to pay for housing and scholarships will eat up the cost of your classes. It is also the most efficient as your Sim will treat it as a job and go to it when it calls to them. Not only that but you’re familiar with your house and thus you know where everything is and you can customize it at any time you need.

UBrite Housing

Offers five different types of housing settings, one of which is free and that is your house of course and you just pay for the classes, the other four are paid for by term unless you decide to move off of campus and off your lot. They are:

• At Home: Free – However many people live in your household
• Off Campus: However much the cost of the house is you’re moving to + cost/term of classes
• Darkwing Hall: $558/term – 4 bedrooms – No gender restrictions
• Drake Hall: $326/term – 8 bedrooms – No gender restrictions
• Wyvern Hall: $312/term – 8 bedrooms – No gender restrictions – Best of Friends Household

Foxbury Housing

• At Home: Free – However many people are living in your household
• Off Campus: Cost of home + cost/term of classes
• Briny Tower: $95/term – 8 bedrooms – No gender restrictions
• Maritime Manor – $585/term – 4 bedrooms – No gender restrictions
• Tidal Tower – $293/term – 8 bedrooms – No gender restrictions

At-home or off-campus housing is certainly a good option as your Sim will treat university like a regular job and go to it when your classes call. You can customize your personal home when you feel the need to but you cannot customize the dorms when you move into on-campus housing. On-campus housing has the benefit of meeting new people and being closer to organizations and classes and just general immersion in the entire idea. Ultimately, it is entirely up to you with what you would like to do when the time comes to go to university and get a degree.

Getting Good Grades

If you take four classes, you will have a presentation, term paper, or likely both that can be pulled out of your inventory or completed on the computer. Your presentation can be completed by pulling it out of your inventory and placing it into the world. This will usually give it a starting condition of “poor” but then it’s time to refine and organize it until its condition is excellent. After that, you can give the presentation at any point between 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. by the end of the term.

Your term paper is written on a computer which can be found at the Ubrite Commons or Foxbury Commons or if you have one yourself. After you finish the paper you can go back and edit it to make it in much better condition before submitting it.

It’s important to also complete homework, which is stored in your inventory and looks like a composition notebook. Sims have a tendency to just put it down anywhere they like. You can buy additional homework notebooks from stands/kiosks around campus for one simoleon if you need to, I suggest buying three or four.

Studying is an important aspect of classes as well, using an Electromagnetic Research Archive Machine, or just a computer if you like. To get a good idea of how you’re doing, you can “E-mail Professors About Progress”. Then you will know exactly what to study for.

After School Activities

There are many after-school activities from which you can partake and even earn money. You can join an E-sports team or an outdoor sports team. To make some money on the side, you can tutor students for a few hours and earn 100 simoleons. Attending guest lectures is also an option and a goal for the “Academic” aspiration. Guest lectures can be found in buildings around the center statues of each university, but they provide no benefit to you.

Depending on the university you go to, you have a few different organizations you can choose from which are separate from clubs. If you join the University of Britechester, you can decide between

The Debate Guild

Ubrite spirit corps.

• Art Society

If you go with Foxbury Institute then you can choose between:

Bot Savants

Foxbury spirit squad, the brainiacs, organizations.

Organizations can be joined while in university, at a kiosk by checking for organization events, separate from a club you may be in until the end of your time in university. They are like a job in that you have to do certain tasks at your leisure and you will eventually get promoted. There is no penalty for failing to do a task by the next time you are needed to go to a meeting. If you cannot go to a meeting then do not fret, your progress and organization rank carries over into your next term. You can go through the organization as fast or slow as you like, it is entirely flexible.

The University of Britechester offers a variety of creative arts and humanities organizations that you can join based on your skill or what you are studying that would be beneficial to you. It’s important to note that to maintain a good grade, you have to strike a balance between class and time spent with the club. You can take to the stage and furiously debate ideas with The Debate Guild which would be especially helpful if you have a degree that moves towards needing the research and debate skill in a job.

I found that doing just the tasks required and only visiting a few events during my college degree was enough to get me to be a senior member. If I was completing an 8 class degree. The events do not get you much in terms of reputation unless you do specifically what is requested.

There are only three ranks in each organization , each offering different cosmetics or items. As a New Member of The Debate Guild, you have access to:

• Organization T-Shirt
• Organization Poster

Once you get to the second rank of The Debate Guild which gives you the title of “Seasoned Member” you now have access to:

• Earning extra credit for your Communications, History, Language, Psychology, and Economics classes when participating in The Debate Guild events

At the third and final rank, you become a “Senior Member” and have now have admittance to use the Debate Guild jacket, the TY84 Gold Plus Research Archive Machine, and the ability to convince your professor to help with a class or raise your grade.

If you are loyal to your university and what it is about, then perhaps the Spirit Corps is for you! Represent with your fellow students and Darby the Dragon by meeting up at the bar and doing keg stands, or going to Foxbury and de-facing their center statue (it is a creative arts college). You can think of the Ubrite Spirit Corps or the Foxbury Spirit Squad as essentially cheerleaders, or very similar to a club in what they do or represent.

No matter what organization you join, the first reward will always be the same, as will the name of the ranks. At “New Member” , you will receive:

Once you have completed all the tasks necessary for promotion to the second rank of “Seasoned Member” , you will receive:

• The ability to perform the Ubrite Greeting

Once you find your way to the top and become a “Senior Member” of the Spirit Corps, you will can get a new outfit as well as a new way to represent your university. You will receive:

• Darby the Dragon Costume
• Dragon Pong Table

If neither of those suits your fancy then perhaps you’d like to paint happy little paintings with your friends. The Art Society requests the least amount of your time from your university studies and is great if you’re studying to have a career in painting.

New Member Rewards:

Seasoned Member Rewards:

• Earn extra credit in Art History and Fine Art classes when participating in Art Society events

Senior Member Rewards:

• Bob Russ’ Happy Little Easel
• Creative skill gain is increased

Foxbury Institute Organizations

If creative arts isn’t your thing and instead you’d like to tinker with robots or go to space then perhaps you’d like to take a look at the Bot Savants, Brainiacs, or the Foxbury Spirit Squad in order to represent your university. The rewards are similar at the beginning for each organization but different towards the end.

Do you like making robots? Having a brush with death because you have no idea what you’re doing and electrocute yourself? Perhaps you just enjoy making Servo and adding one to your household. This is the correct organization for you! Their schedule is relatively flexible and spread out across the week.

The rewards are excellent for this organization given you have a hankering for robotics or to build a Servo that can provide a wide array of benefits for the player.

New Member:

Seasoned Member :

• Earn extra credit for Computer Science, Physics, and Villainy classes when participating in Bot Savant events.

Senior Member:

• Party-Bot Gold Edition
• Robotics Skill builds at a faster rate
• Upgrades for any robotics parts cost significantly less

Very similar to the Ubrite Spirit Corps, this organization embodies the university for everything that it is. If you want to represent your university to its fullest then join up with all the cheerleaders in the Spirit Squad and go yarnbomb Ubrite’s lame book statue!

Seasoned Member:

• Able to perform the Foxbury Greeting when meeting Sims
• Foxbury’s Larry the Lobster Costume
• Pincers Pong!

This organization is for those Sims that want nothing more than to feed the brain more knowledge. There is nothing to stop them from learning as gaining and harvesting more knowledge is their only pursuit in life or university. The Brainiacs are exactly that: brainiacs.

• Able to earn extra credit in every class regardless of what it is.

Senior Member :

• Brainiacs Plaque
• Mental Skills are gained at a much faster rate

The Secret Society

The Secret Society identifies with neither university specifically, but rather just itself and university students that perform the correct ritual to be summoned amongst the ranks. To be accepted into the ranks of The Secret Society, there are certain things you must offer to your university’s statue for good grades. Then go back to your dorm and fall asleep. After you’ve fallen asleep you’ll be awoken by members of the society to be accepted. Those certain things to offer are:

• Excellent quality food items
• Pristine gardening harvestables
• Rare crystals/metals

The Secret Society is also known as the “Order of Enchantment” and tasks may include such things as making offerings at the statue, participating in events for the Order, or tending to the sprite’s garden. There are ranks for the Order of Enchantment and that includes:

• Order Robes
• Ability to perform sprite attacks on other Sims
• Gain ability to summon powerful sprites on yourself

The Order of Enchantment’s meet-up place is across from the local bar at Gibb’s Hill in the Ruins where you may find an interesting looking area.

Graduation in Sims 4

If it is your first time getting a degree then you will need to complete 12 classes or three terms if you’re taking 4 classes a term to graduate. Upon graduation, you will receive your final grade and determination on whether or not you passed with honors or if you failed. Not only that but you will be kicked out of your organization as that is only allowed for university members. Graduation takes place the following day around noon when it is announced to you.

You can choose to go to graduation or not, it does not matter and is entirely up to you. Either way, if you go, you will enter into a building (and disappear) and come out with several members and toss your caps in the air. Upon graduation, you will receive a graduation picture of yourself, your graduation certificate to hang on the wall, and a lot of incentives for any job that your degree was intended for. You will receive more vacation days more often and a massive pay raise. Now doesn’t that sound awesome!

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Need to know how to do homework in The Sims 4? Getting good grades and keeping out of trouble is a great start for any Sim, but it can be difficult if you don’t know how to get homework done.

The Sims 4 lets players take control of every aspect of a Sim’s life, from waking up in the morning to completing aspiration goals. Whether you’re playing it on a gaming pc or the best laptop for Sims 4 , this is all possible with just the base game, and doesn’t even include mods or custom content . Completing homework is just one way you can take control. If you need help getting your Sims to do homework in The Sims 4, we’re here to show you how.

Step-By-Step Guide to Doing Homework in The Sims 4

How you perform homework depends on which stage your Sim is in their education. Here’s a detailed guide for doing homework across all ages in Sims 4.

Children – How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

To get your child to do homework, follow these steps:

• Send your child to school.
• When they return home, select the child and check their inventory . There should be an orange book – this is their homework book.
• Click on the book and select Do homework . The child will sit down and begin completing the task.
• If needed, an adult Sim can assist with their child’s homework, which will speed the process up.

Make sure your character completes their homework before the next school day for optimum performance at school.

Teens – How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

If you’re struggling to get your teen Sim to do homework in The Sims 4, follow these steps:

• Send your teen to school.
• When they return home, check their inventory . Your teenage Sims should have a blue book, which is their homework book.
• Complete steps 3 and 4 as above.

Getting a teen Sim to do homework is largely the same as having a child Sim complete it. The only difference is that a teen Sim’s homework book will be blue, not orange.

University Student – How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

If you have the Discover University expansion pack installed, here’s how you can get your Sim to do their homework:

• Have your Sim go to class.
• When they return, open the character’s inventory . There should be a homework book.
• Click on the homework book and choose Do homework . If your Sim takes multiple classes, you’ll have to choose which homework to do. 
• Repeat until all homework is done.

Sims who have enrolled at university will have much more homework than other Sims because they will attend multiple classes. It’s a good idea to get each piece of homework done before the next class, as this will lead to bigger XP rewards and better progress at university. 

To speed up the time it takes for your character to complete their university homework, try leveling up their Research and Debate skills. This will reduce the time taken to complete homework considerably. 

Why Is Doing Homework Important in The Sims 4?

By doing homework, your Sim will perform better at school, leading to better school grades . This will ultimately result in better job opportunities and higher wages. Additionally, you’ll be able to unlock several achievements by performing well at school.

There’s everything that you need to know about doing homework in The Sims 4. Be sure to check out how to move items freely in The Sims 4 and how to edit sims in CAS if you need more help navigating the life simulator.

Sims 4 Homework FAQs

How do you complete homework in The Sims 4?

All you need to do is open the inventory of the students and find the homework they brought home from attending class. You can click on it, and then choose to complete it.

Is homework the same for children and teens?

Yes, the method for completing homework is the same for child and teen Sims. The only difference for university students is that they need to complete homework for each class they attend that day.

Editorials / How To Do Homework in Sims 4 and Improve Grades: Tips and Tricks

How To Do Homework in Sims 4 and Improve Grades: Tips and Tricks

• 1.1 Kids Must Go to School
• 1.2 Adults Can Choose To Attend University
• 1.3 You Don’t Need to Worry About School Transportation
• 1.4 Locating Homework Gets Complicated
• 2.1 Completing Homework for Sims 4 Kids
• 2.2 Helping Sim Teens Dominate Homework
• 2.3 Completing School Projects
• 2.4 Completing Adult Sim University Work
• 2.5 Tips for Finishing Homework Faster
• 3 That VideoGame Blog: Helping You Have a Blast While Playing Sims 4

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If you’re wondering how to do homework, Sims 4 is way easier and more fun than real life! One of the unique aspects of Sims 4 is how it mimics real-world experiences, including raising Sim children and boosting your Sim’s school performance. Understanding how to help with homework is challenging, especially with the complex updates since previous Sims games.

At That VideoGame Blog, we provide tips, tricks, and cheat codes for all the hottest games so you’ll never get stuck. For example, you can learn about the must-have traits for Sims 4 to better define how your Sims act.

Below, we discuss everything you need to know about homework in the Sims 4 universe!

What You Need To Know About Homework in the Sims Universe

Homework is nothing new to the Sims franchise. The game capitalizes on real-world chores, like doing the dishes, parenting children, paying bills, going to work, and juggling each life stage. The homework system evolved throughout Sims 2 and 3 to reach the level it’s at now, which we discuss in more detail below.

Kids Must Go to School

The game requires all child Sims to attend school. In previous games, you could choose the type of grade school your children and teens attended, though now public school is your only option. Fortunately, you can influence their mood and social life during the school day by helping them make decisions about social dilemmas.

For example, you might receive a notification about another child Sim cheating on a test or bullying the younger Sims. Parenting your Sim through these scenarios directly impacts their personality.

Adults Can Choose To Attend University

Young adult Sims can choose to further their education by attending a university. You can pick between two schools with the Discover University Expansion pack. Before attending, your Sims must apply, as real university students would.

The two university options, the University of Britechester or the Foxbury Institute of Technology, will analyze your Sim’s skills and grades before offering an acceptance or denial letter. You can also apply for scholarships and loans to help finance your Sim’s education. Once they attend school, they can choose a different degree like literature, electronic arts, science, technology, etc.

Every adult Sim attending a university must complete homework, just like the child Sims do, though they usually spend less time each day in class. University students must balance term papers, daily homework, extra credit, and exams while attending classes. Helping your older Sim stay on track with their university homework prevents them from failing the semester.

You Don’t Need to Worry About School Transportation

You’ll notice that Sims 4 doesn’t have a school bus or any other transportation system to get your child or teen Sims to school. Luckily, you don’t need to worry about walking them or watching them arrive. In Sims 4, all students automatically teleport to the necessary classroom at the appropriate times.

Locating Homework Gets Complicated

Keeping track of all the homework in the Sims 4 universe isn’t easy. Each student’s age group receives different homework books, so it’s important to keep them organized. The following key outlines each Sim’s homework book color by age:

• Children: Yellow Grade School Handbook and orange homework book
• Teen’s homework: Blue homework book
• Adults: Black and white book (found in the Sims inventory)

You can purchase books and copies if your Sim loses the original version. We also recommend getting a bookcase to organize all homework books in your house. Adult students can purchase books and homework from the University Kiosk.

How To Do Homework: Sims 4

Now that you understand how homework functions, let’s discuss how to help your Sims family dominate homework. School work is a necessary evil in the game because Sims’ grades suffer when they skip homework or turn in incomplete homework.

Completing Homework for Sims 4 Kids

When your child Sim comes home from school, they’ll bring an orange book in their backpack with all their homework. You must have them complete homework before the next school day. Follow these instructions:

• Open the Sim’s inventory for your younger Sims.
• Click “Do homework.”
• Aid them with any needs as they work.
• Send an adult Sim to help with the child’s homework.
• Click “help with homework” from the adult Sim’s inventory.
• Increase child “skills” levels to complete homework faster (like the research and debate skill).
• Once finished, have the Sim complete extra credit to boost homework grades.

Note that whenever you leave a Sim to do homework, they will continue working until finished unless they need something. Keep an eye on event triggers and low needs to ensure that your Sim child or teen continues working hard.

Helping Sim Teens Dominate Homework

Teenaged Sims complete regular homework just like the younger Sims. Once they’re home from school, open up the inventory menu and select the option to work on class homework. You can make one of your other Sims offer homework help to complete the process more quickly by following the same instructions above.

If your teen Sim has a B in the class, they can choose to do extra credit as well to boost their grades. Helping your teen Sim get an A improves their odds of getting accepted into a university.

We also recommend getting earbuds from the Fitness Stuff Pack to let your teens listen to music while they do homework. Sometimes grueling school hours can decrease fun levels, but music helps keep energy high.

Completing School Projects

Aside from regular homework, sometimes your family members bring home school projects. In Sims 4: Parenthood, you’ll likely see a school project at least once weekly.

Unlike homework, projects are semi-optional. If your Sim completes the work, their grade goes up, but if they don’t finish it in a few days, their grade will only go down a small amount.

You can have your Sims complete projects just as they do homework. The new homework project appears in the inventory, where you can prompt your Sim to begin working on it. You have two options to choose from when they do homework for a school project:

• Sloppy : Letting your Sim do homework sloppily completes the project faster, though it offers smaller grade increases.
• Careful : When Sims work carefully on a project, they boost their grades more and gain certain skills, depending on the project type. Child Sims might gain creativity or building skills while teens can acquire more specific ones like painting or rocket science skills.

To make the homework project fly by, you can have up to three Sims work on it together, including adults. We recommend assigning an adult with more advanced skills to help move things along. Once completed, any child Sims will receive improved responsibility character value scores.

Completing Adult Sim University Work

If you sign up for the University Expansion, you have the fun opportunity of sending your adult Sims to college. University homework is more advanced since it requires your Sims to do homework for multiple classes at once. Rather than doing one homework assignment daily, each Sim might need to complete two or three to prepare for classes the next day.

When you’re ready to have your Sim do homework, click on the specific homework book for the class you want them to work on. Remember, university books are black and white. After selecting the appropriate class, your Sim can work on their homework for as long as you choose.

Adult Sims with strong research and debate skill levels enjoy rapid homework completion rates. We recommend helping your Sims improve their debate skills to finish homework quickly.

Tips for Finishing Homework Faster

Balancing homework with other life stresses is challenging in Sims 4. If you want to help your Sims finish their homework quickly and easily, use these tips:

• Help your Sims increase their logic skill level.
• Work on skills related to their major or classes.
• Dedicate a space in the house for homework with calming decorations.
• Keep your dorm room locked from others while your Sims study.
• Increase your Sims’ research and debate skills.
• Take your Sim to the library if their roommate throws a party.
• Apply for Study Spot lot traits.
• Boost child skill levels so they can finish homework quickly.
• Consider downloading mods to help you fly through homework smoothly.

That VideoGame Blog: Helping You Have a Blast While Playing Sims 4

Doing homework in Sims 4 might sound like a chore, though it’s a critical game component. Helping your Sims score excellent grades improves their odds of getting into a university, landing a great job, and expanding the family. Luckily, our tips can help your Sims soar through homework while having fun.

At That VideoGame Blog, we create exclusive content for Sims fanatics so you can learn the best tips, tricks, cheats, and ideas for building your universe. Now that you know how to do homework, Sims 4 has much more to offer! Next, learn about skill cheats in Sims 4 , so you can help your family finish tasks rapidly!

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The Sims 4 Discover University: Education Career Guide

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The Education Career is just one of three brand new careers that come with The Sims 4 Discover University. The career itself comes with two branches.

As with any career, your Sim can join the Engineer Career simply by sitting down at a laptop/computer, using their cell phone or by the job tab on the user interface. You should keep in mind that if your Sim has completed a degree that relates to the chosen career that your Sim is joining, they have the option to either start at the lowest level or at a higher point in the career. You will also notice that your Sim will receive a higher hourly rate and a signing bonus (which is only awarded once per Sim every seven days) and also more vacation days.

Once you have joined the career you will be greeted with a pop up asking you if you wish to start the first Work From Home Assignment/Work Assignment/Daily Task. You can either start it right away or hold off and do it at a time that suits your Sim better. Just make sure it is completed as soon as possible every time.

Note:  If you are not sure what your Sims work from home assignment is or what you need to do you, can head to the  Career  panel and there will be a section for  Work From Home Assignments/Work Assignment.  Hover over the required task and it will let you know how to complete it.

When it is time for your first shift you will be presented with another small pop up which asks you if you want your Sim to  Go To Work ,  Work from Home  or  Take Paid Time Off (PTO) . The choice is up to you. If you choose to Go To Work or Work From Home you will still be working towards your Sims next promotion. If you choose to Take PTO your Sim can go about their day however they please. If you choose to Work From Home make sure you check the  Career Panel  to see what tasks your Sim needs to complete during the day.

Substitute Teacher

• Hourly Rate – $22
• Schedule – Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri 8 am-4 pm

Teaching Assistant

• Hourly Rate – $32
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 2 research and Debate Skill
• Bonus – $425 & A is for Apple Clock
• Hourly Rate -$38
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 3 research and Debate Skill
• Bonus – $475 & The Teacher’s Desk

Mentor Teacher

• Hourly Rate -$44
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 4 research and Debate Skill & Reach Level 2 Logic Skill
• Bonus – $525 & The World Is Your Oyster

Department Head

• Hourly Rate -$56
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 5 research and Debate Skill & Reach Level 2 Charisma Skill
• Bonus – $595

The Education Career divides into two different branches which are either the Administrator branch or the Professor branch. You can choose either one and see where it takes your Sim.

Administrator Branch

Student services officer.

• Hourly Rate -$100
• Schedule – Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 6 research and Debate Skill & Reach Level 3 Charisma Skill
• Bonus – $1000 & the following interactions Review Budget Proposals, Ask for Donation, Plan Agenda for Faculty Meeting and Write Grants.

Dean of Admissions

• Hourly Rate – $125
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 7 research and Debate Skill & Reach Level 4 Charisma Skill
• Bonus – $3,500

Director of Academics

• Hourly Rate – $170
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 8 research and Debate Skill & Reach Level 5 Charisma Skill
• Bonus – $2,500 & Memories of Graduation

Vice-Chancellor

• Hourly Rate – $225
• Schedule – Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri 10 am-4 pm
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 9 research and Debate Skill & Reach Level 6 Charisma Skill
• Bonus – $3,200

Head Chancellor

• Hourly Rate – $325
• Schedule – Tues, Weds, Thurs 10 am-4 pm
• Bonus – $3,150 & Learning Embetterment Award

Once your Sim becomes earns the Head Chancellor promotion, there will be no further promotions. However, your Sim can earn a raise that will increase their hourly rate over time.

Professor Branch

Inspired instructor.

• Hourly Rate – $72
• Schedule – Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 9 am-4 pm
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 6 research and Debate Skill & Reach Level 3 Logic Skill
• Bonus – $975 & New Clothes

Lead Lecturer

• Hourly Rate – $110
• Schedule – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9 am-4 pm
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 7 research and Debate Skill & Reach Level 4 Logic Skill
• Bonus – $1250

Adjunct Professor

• Hourly Rate – $135
• Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9 am-4 pm
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 8 research and Debate Skill & Reach Level 5 Logic Skill
• Bonus – $2250

Tenured Professor

• Hourly Rate – $175
• Schedule – Tues, Wed, Thurs 10 am-4 pm
• Promotion Tasks – Reach Level 9 research and Debate Skill & Reach Level 6 Logic Skill
• Bonus – $2850

Master Educator

• Hourly Rate – $265
• Bonus – $3150 & Learning Embetterment Award

Once your Sim becomes earns the Master Educator promotion, there will be no further promotions. However, your Sim can earn a raise that will increase their hourly rate over time.

Additional Notes

• Using a computer or laptop will allow your Sims to access the Education Career Sub-menu in the Careers menu. This allows you to write a letter of recommendation and create a lesson plan. You can also Tutor a student online about a variety of subjects including Arts, Communication, Entertainment, Health and Technology. These are unlocked when you first join the Education Career and your Sim can do any of these interactions while they work their way up the career ladder. You will also unlock more interactions the further through the career your Sim gets.
• In your Sims’ Inventory, you will find the Teacher’s Padfolio of Student Homework that allows you to grade student’s homework.
• There is one new Create A Sim Jacket that is unlocked with the Education Career.

• There are also several new Buy Mode objects that are unlocked with the Education Career.

Let us know what you think about the new Education Career below in the comments!

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In The Sims 4 ’s new expansion, High School Years , your teen Sims can head out to school the same way some Sims head to work. You can go with them to control what they do throughout the school day, affecting their relationships and academic growth.

Notably, in the career tab for the teen Sim, you’ll see that they have a daily task to “do homework” after every school day (as you’d expect from school). Though homework for young Sims is not a new addition, it can be new for players who never had teenage Sims.

The homework your teen Sim has to do will be in their personal inventory , as a little blue book. You can select it and click “do homework” and your teen Sim will move to a nearby table to do it.

Based on our gameplay, not doing homework didn’t do anything too dramatic to the Sims’ school performances. As long as your teen Sim is attending class, they’ll progress in their career just fine. However, if you want them to improve their grades faster, they should actively be doing their homework.

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Sims 4 Faster Homework (University Edition)

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University students will complete their homework in about 10, 25, or 50 minutes depending on which one you choose. Default is about 150 minutes.

Additionally, they’ll be able to complete their homework even while Tense or Uncomfortable.

• Note – Sims with Research & Debate skill at 3+ will complete faster than above times.

*Faster Homework for Teens/Children can be found in Homework Tweaks. Completely compatible.*

Mod Requirements

University required.

Download only ONE version:

• University students will complete their homework in about 10 minutes

• University students will complete their homework in about 25 minutes

• University students will complete their homework in about 50 minutes.

Are mods safe?  … It is perfectly safe to download mods.

How do you use Sims 4 mods ? Extract the two files within the . zip file and place both of them into your Sims 4 mods folder. The mods folder is found in Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mod

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The Sims 4 's High School Years expansion puts its primary focus on the academic lives of teenage Sims. These Sims' studies are not confined to school, though, as they will be instructed to do homework every day. Fortunately, it is quite simple to do homework in The Sims 4 : High School Years , and this guide contains full details on how players should approach this task.

To note, homework is not a new addition in High School Years , and players that have had Sim children in the past are likely to have engaged with the feature before. That said, the expansion's emphasis on the activity will bring fans' attention to it, and some will want to make sure that they do it every day. It is indicated that homework does not have a huge impact on a Sim's academic success, though, and players should not be too concerned if they miss some study sessions here and there.

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Players that are attempting to do homework in The Sims 4 's High School Years expansion should look in the personal inventory of their teenage Sims. For full clarity, a Sim's personal inventory is visualized as a file box that appears in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and there will be a blue book within it. Fans should now simply select that book and click on the "do homework" button to cause the Sim to move to a table and begin their studies.

Once a Sim has completed their homework, The Sims 4 players may want to spend some time with the apps that are featured in the expansion. One of those apps is Social Bunny, and Sims that post high-quality content to it frequently can earn themselves a great number of followers. There is also an app called Trendi in High School Years that can be used to buy and sell clothes as well as start new fashion trends.

Alternatively, players can put some effort toward the Prom, which plays a big role in this expansion pack. This effort might manifest as creating a Prom Proposal Sign and using it to ask another Sim to the event in grandiose fashion. It is important to mention that this can only be done after a life sim video game fan has received a notification about the Prom, though that should come shortly after starting The Sims 4 's High School Years expansion.

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Want to graduate in a Destinguished Degree with Honors? Let's learn how you do that in this guide to Discover University!

Applying for school can be a real nail-biter as you wait on an acceptance letter. In The Sims 4 Discover University, you'll have to do the same. Your Sim's achievements up until that point will be judged, and if worthy you can be accepted for scholarships and distinguished degree programs at either University of Britechester of Foxbury Institute. This guide's goal is to help you maximize your chances of a distinguished degree and perhaps get you a scholarship as well. I have a full list of scholarships on the page below, then the degrees. Let's learn about getting into school.

This section of the site has a total 13 extra pages linked below for detailed information on the various degrees and what you get for a distinguished degree vs a regular one, and the extra promotions that come with a BA or BS with Honors. You can also try to find scholarships that have skills that benefit your degree.

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Distinguished Degrees and Honors

See the degrees listed out here. Note the silver and gold on the degrees. Silver is a regular degree, gold a distinguished one. They don't seem to be harder, it's just harder to get in. You can take between 1 and 4 University classes. Taking four will help you graduate from college quickly but it's more time-management intense.

Each of the two schools - Britechester and Foxbury - specialize in one area. Britechester is a school for the arts, while Foxbury Institute is more for science and technology. They both offer the same degrees, but Britechester's arts program is distinguished while Foxbury's is not, and the same goes for science on Foxbury's end. Distinguished degrees yield better bonuses.

When you apply for school, you may be accepted into a few different distinguished degrees but not the one you want. In that case, you can take a regular degree from the other school. Worry not if you just can't get into the program you want - a regular degree that you worked hard on can be great because you can also graduate 'with Honors'.

You can see the new Law Career's Judge track unlocked here. I could still start on the bottom as a law clerk, but I have the option to jump straight to judge because of a degree I cheated in.

With Honors means you were basically an honor-roll or Dean's list student with a high GPA. You need a greater than 3.9 GPA to graduate With Honors. Doing this actually is about as good as a distinguished degree, but of course it's entirely possible to get a distinguished degree with honors which is the absolute best you can achieve from University in The Sims 4.

Preparing for School

If you want better scholarships or to be accepted for distinguished degrees, you should do some work ahead. If you have a High School "A" student on your hands, they already have a slight advantage. You can take that a bit further by improving their skill levels a touch before they apply . What's more, you can save some time by only going so far in each skill. Having a little of several is faster than maxing one due to the nature of skill experience in The Sims 4. Use the guides below before you apply, and you'll

Getting Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available - those based on where you live, based on how much money your Sim's family has, and more scholarships based on other accomplishments like participating in Scouts (Seasons). Some of these aren't particularly easy to obtain, but you should know that Skill-based Scholarships also exist. In general, it'd appear you need at least level 3 in order for them to appear in the list. While level 4 will help you get a better multiplier for a distinguished degree, it takes level 5 to get better odds (over level 3) for a scholarship. So, you can go for level 3 in skills related to your actual degree based on info you learn here. This will give you at least 1-2 opportunities for skill-based scholarships and improve the odds of getting into distinguished degree programs.

Even though you've already applied for a Scholarship, you should know that you can apply for more. Apply for every one you see, as far as I can tell, unless you know you'll gain more skill levels before enrolling in University . Scholarship cooldowns are likely one week like the application process itself.

Discover University Scholarships List!

By popular demand, I've made a list of all the scholarships in Discover University. There are quite a number. I'm going to lump some together that are very similar. The requirements listed here are to be eligible to apply, and does not mean you will be accepted.

• Location-Based - Live in any of the worlds from Willow Creek to Forgotten Hollow. You can't do anything to improve your odds, but they're worth a shot.
• Education for All - Needs Based($400) - It appears you need to have less than $25k in property value and less than $2500 cash on hand.
• Helping Hand - Needs Based ($250) - It would appear you need 10-15,000 in cash and to have a property value between 80k and 100k.
• Merit-Based ($500) - Sims who are accepted for a Distinguished Degree can apply for this, so do it after you've applied and got in. You likely only need one more other scholarship to get a Full Ride.
• Super Scout ($175) - You need to have been at least rank 2 in scouts and get a better chance with each level beyond that.
• Workplace Scholar ($300) - If you've been rank 3 in a career, and I suppose this means part-time jobs as Teen, you can be eligible to apply.

Skill-Based Scholarships List

I separated these out, because they are a bit different. Like with Scouts, having a higher skill level will improve your chances. I wanted to list out the break points for them, as in where you'll get a better shot with each skill. Realize for multi-skill scholarships having multiple skills will increase your chances. However it may not be worth going for another level up in a skill if it doesn't reach the "break point". So you have the same odds at level 3 as you do at level 4, so I'll note where the skill boosts you next. You need a minimum skill level (the first number) in one listed skill to be able to apply and are not guaranteed a scholarship.

• Alley Cat ($400) - Bowling Skill. Unlocks at Level 2, improves at 3, then 5 - this being our example, your odds would not improve with level 4. You'd need to hit 5 and at that point should have a 90% chance of success.
• Athletics ($450) - Fitness Skill. Unlocks at Level 3. improves at 5 and 9.
• Building the Future ($400) - Handiness and Rocket Science. Unlocks at Level 3 of either, improves with each at level 5 and level 9.
• E-Sports ($450) - Video Gaming skill. Unlocks at level 3, improves at level 5 and 9.
• Food and Drink ($200) - Cooking, Gourmet Cooking, Baking, and Mixology. Unlocks at level 3 of any, improves at level 5 and 9
• Friend of the Animals ($400) - Have Dog Training at level 2, improves at 3 and 5. Or/also have Veterinarian at level 3, improves at level 5 and 9.
• Future Star ($200) - Guitar, Piano, Violin, DJ Mixing, Singing, Pipe Organ, Acting, or be in the Drama Club (at rank 2+). Unlocking Level 3 in any of the skills here will make you eligible, and like the others they are boosted at levels 5 and 9.
• The Great Outdoors ($200) - Fishing, Gardening, Herbalism, Flower Arranging skills. Unlocks at level 3, improves at 5 and 9 like the others above.

There you go. If you manage to pay the entire cost of your schooling with scholarships, you get a 24-hour +2 Happy 'Full Ride" moodlet that says, "Having a fully paid tuition takes some weight off your shoulders!". I'll say. Good luck with those Scholarships! Now for applying to school!

Second Degrees and Onward

A few people have noted that after your first degree, you no longer need 12 credits. We initially thought this was tied to skills, but it's actually unrelated. Once you have a degree, any others you obtain will only take 8 credits each. This is perhaps simulating general education requirements and how there's no need to take those courses again when going for a second bachelor's degree.

Applying for School

You can use Student Loans to pay for University if you wish. A scholarship will typically cover a couple of classes but not all your housing cost if you choose to live in a dorm.

Use your Sim's mailbox to apply for University. When the letter comes back in a couple days, you can check to see if you which degrees you were approved for at each school. Remember to apply for the Merit-based scholarship if you get into a Distinguished Degree program!

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Can someone PLEASE answer my question. The guide says Foxbury is for technology and Brichester is for the arts. But the Sims site and some let's plays I've seen is the opposite. I am much confusion.

they both have the same degrees. the difference is that one has distinguishable degrees for science and one for arts.

So basically Foxbury has every class but only the technology, science extra are distinguished degrees so Brichester has also all the degrees but it’s distinguished degrees are more English based so more old school.

How to make more than one sims into University

Haven't tried it yet but I think you just have all of them apply, then wait until they all get accepted, and have them all choose the same dorm or house.

Just enroll them all (game makes you do this one at a time) then place them into the exact same house or dorm and they will all become the one active household.

My Sim was not accepted in the course I wanted. Is there a way to change this?

Yes, use Carls guide to see what skills your sim needs and gain those then reapply.

So there is no associated major for the career branch of mixology? I initially thought it was a little weird that there wasn't an associated major for Athlete and eSports Gamer, but then realised you get the career boost from the eSports and Soccer teams... but nothing for mixologists, seems they're the only ones that miss out.

Not sure how I got it, but my sim have a "Mixologist Certification"

Mixology certificate comes from sitting in on 11 mixology skills classes when enrolled.

Why aren’t the degree cheats working for me? Testingcheats is enabled, but nothing happens when I enter the cheat

Not sure, maybe you are making typos? All the cheats are working for me.

Sometimes cheats are different on console, so what device are you using?

My Sim had a full ride into college plus made almost 2000 simoleons each time she signed up for a term. She had finished the Nerd Brain aspiration before applying (sometimes it's good to take things slow), had cooking and gourmet cooking maxed also. (She got scholarships for that too.) She got merit, Willow Creek one, Education for all (she lived in one of the lowly homes and didn't have much money.) Plus she had the skill scholarships. Not bad! They basically paid her to go to college. She attended Foxbury in the Physics program for Robotics. I also learned that if you max a skill and tutor someone at college, you make 100 simoleons a session. Not bad for a job on the weekend. I have season, long 28 day seasons - so I just had her do 2 courses at a time. She managed to get amazing grades, juggle a boyfriend and go out to festivals and tutor on the weekends. I would rather have my Sims take it slow and do well and have a life other than rushing to class and studying. I hope these bits can contribute to the guide or people's gameplay.

PLEASE HELP How to I increase my chances in getting a degree?

Click on the subjects in the guide

Boost your skills for the degree you want to go into if you get them above four you can do a distinguished degree in your choosing.

So I graduated with a distinguished language and literature degree with honors and yet I started on level 4 of the writer's career? Attended the ceremony, the degree is showing in my simology panel, but I don't get any of the benefits? Is this a common bug?

This is my same issue! I did all that work in college only to be at a level 4!! I need an explanation!

Did you enroll for the wrong branch? It is the Author branch where your Sims degree will get a huge boost.

I had the same issue with the engineering career (physics degree)… so frustrating, after completing degree with A+ GPA, she entered level three of the career (what she would have got because she already had an A grade in high school), and the aspiration requirement to get a job within your degree field was not fulfilled. plz help :(

You need to pick the correct branch of the career from the list - the one that gives the bonus for completing the corresponding career. It's not enough to just pick the career.

Yess! I had the same issue they both graduated with honors and started at level one! I hope it’s a bug

Playalot is correct - when you go to find a career keep scrolling past the career you think you should choose and you will see the 'advanced' career later down the list. For instance, I received a physics degree to be a mechanical engineer. When I was searching the list of careers available, engineer was near the top. However, if I continued to scroll, 'Mechanical Engineer" was a choice. When I clicked on it, the description of the career included red text that discussed having a degree. Hope this helps! :)

How do we withdraw our sims from the esports team? I got rid of the scholarship by not immediately enrolling in the next term, but she's still on the team. I've just stopped her going for now, but it's tedious. -_-

Is there an option to leave via the 'work panel' UI? Or perhaps on your Sims phone?

I suffered from the same problem, but it looks like you can leave the team by using the phone, go to the work tab, and "quit job."

I would be interested to know if dropping the team after receiving scholarship money has any consequences.

Sweet, thanks, I just posted basically the same question in the main DU section. The e-sports team is tremendously time consuming!

How to get Mixologist Certification without using this cheat? traits.equip_trait trait_University_BartenderDegree

Do 11 'Sit in on Skills' classes when enrolled at uni with your Sim and choose 'mixology'.

What if I have various permanent perks that increases my skill gain rate from different sources, and before I can complete 11 classes, I already maxed the skill? Will I be locked out from getting the certificate?

If you get the e-sports scholarship, you are forced to join the e-sports team to keep it. It's the same with fitness, you join the soccer team.

I started a second degree and only had to get 8 credits instead of 12. First degree was acting second degree culinary arts both at britechester I maxed out cooking before I started could this be why I already had 4 credits?

Yes if you max out the required skills you don’t have to take the first term. The first term is basically building you skills up but as you have maxed them all it’s just pushed you ahead.

No actually all second degrees only need 8 credits once a Sim has completed their first degree. So even if your sim had no cooking skill their second degree will still only need 8 credits.

Is there a way to reapply to a scholarship that you did not get into/receive? Whether by cheat, console command, etc?

Yes just reapply the same way again, there is a cool down of 7 sim days I believe which seems a bit ridiculous really.

There is info about the various scholarships here (click) but I don't know of any cheats for the actual scholarships themselves. tbh most of them are not worth much so really aren't worth waiting another 7 days, I'd just go off to uni and apply for scholarships for the second semester while at uni. Use the laptop, PC etc to reapply and the dorms mailbox.

Thank you so much! I will give that a try.

For the Location Scholarship, your sim has to live somewhere for a while. I would try with a one young adult household after a few days of gameplay and I got nothing. But I made a household with a teenager and when he aged up he got about 250. I think if your sim lives somewhere from childhood, you may get the whole thing.

I was accepted for many distinguished degrees for both campuses, but the distinguished degree merit scholarship isn't listed when applying for scholarships. Anyone else have this issue?

SCRATCH THAT! The merit scholarship is applied on the screen where your tuition total is added up, so you don't have to submit an application for it, you just have it. That would be good to note in this guide as I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere online yet.

Thank you for the detailed information!

Just one detail missing that I noticed, for the future star scholarship you didn't include Painting (I mean it's for all the artsy stuff so maybe it's obvious, but I thought I would mentioning since that's how my Sim got it ) I suspect writing may get it too.

I want to re-apply for the Fine Arts Degree (Distinguished). Turns out not just any instrument would do. (Guess I should have read the guide better!) Now I have 4 levels in Violin and Piano, with 7 in Guitar. I've been able to apply to a few more scholarships since, but can't re-apply after my initial application to University. I'd love to be re-considered, now that I think I'd have a good chance of getting into that degree.

Once you have enrolled for a degree you can't re-enroll for the same degree so the game basically thinks your Sim has done the degree but failed badly if you enrolled but failed to go.

You could save your Sim to your library, place them into a new game and try again that way, even then I'm not sure if it would work.

is it possible that the scholarship amounts have changed? I only got the expansion a few days ago and for the education for all I got 500 and for the merit one only 100.

Yes, of course, the amounts in the Guide are the 'most often possible amounts' but the game will certainly award your sim less money for less skills or other various conditions within the game.

Interesting situation I've found with my sim enrolled in Computer Science at Foxbury is that on his third term, he somehow has THREE merit-based scholarships (does each term stack?). That sounds pretty powerful if you manage to enroll onto distinguished degrees.

If you enroll two sims in opposite universities at the same time and in the same off campus household, can they both attend their graduation or does one just not get to have their ceremony and graduation unlockable? I've tried everything I can think of, but if I leave one university and send the other to theirs, it cancels out the first interaction and they never go through with the graduation. They enrolled 30 minutes apart and have their ceremonies 30 minutes apart, but they can't just go in without talking to every generated sim and their mother on the lot and get it over with.

tbh I don't know, I haven't play tested this scenario. I'd imagine that only one of the Sims will be able to attend their graduation ceremony though knowing how simple the game play is around this event. Even if your Sim does not go to a graduation ceremony they still graduate with a degree and the degree certificate, it just takes quite a few in-game hours for it all to happen. As in....really...quite a few in-game hours, it's painfully long and drawn out.

Does the biology degree help with a Vet career tract?

On each of your degree pages it shows you how to calculate your sims chances of getting into uni based on high school grade. What are your chances of getting into a distinguished course if your sims was made as an adult?

Just the same minus the High School bonus. I've had all my YA and Adult Sims get Distinguished Degrees and all were made as adults in CAS.

I just put 2 sims through the aspiration, and the third step was horrible. 5-hour tutoring sessions, and you have to do them 5 times!

I went looking to see if there was a mod for that, and found this: https://modthesims.info/d/636143/faster-tutor-class-in-discover-university.html

It comes in several versions, I installed the 2-hour flavor. It seems like that's long enough to be worthwhile for the pupil, and a much more reasonable demand on your time.

Thanks for the link, that part of the aspiration is so painful!

This page and the list of plants and when they're in season are by far the most helpful imo. At least for my own gameplay. Thanks a lot for taking the time and making them.

My Sim got her Merit scholarship with applying for it after she had been accepted to a Distinguished degree. I was applying for school and the option was already applied in the scholarship list.

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The Sims 4 Discover University cheats for perfect GPA, degrees & skills

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26th Jan 2024 09:24

Whether you're cultivating the perfect storyline for your higher-education-bound Sims, or simply want to rush through some of Discover University's gameplay to get to another stage in life, there's a whole host of cheats that can be used.

The Sims 4's Discover University Expansion Pack added new hobbies, skills, and careers alongside that all-important shiny new set of cheats in the game to dive into - so here's how to use them all.

All Discover University degree cheats

In the table below, you'll see cheats for both 'BA' and 'BS'. BA is for Britechester University and BS is for Foxbury Institute .

The types of degrees available are degrees, degrees with honours, distinguished degrees, and distinguished degrees with honours - the latter of which is indicated by 'Honors' at the end of the code.

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Distinguished degrees explained.

Distinguished degrees, and whether your Sim can have one will depend on what university they attend as each offers them in different subjects.

Foxbury Institute offers distinguished degrees in the following subjects:

• Computer Science

On the other side of the world, the University of Britechester offers distinguished degrees for:

• Art History
• Communications
• Culinary Arts
• Language and Literature

The Sims 4 Discover University skill cheats

Discover University introduced two new skills to the game, robotics and research and debate skills.

To cheat these to their max levels, you'll need the following codes:

All you'll need to change about these codes when entering them in-game is to replace the 'X' with the number of the level you wish your Sim to reach. For example, you could do 'stats.set_skill_level Major_ResearchDebate 3' if you just want to give them a little headstart in the skill.

Career cheats for Discover University

Five new careers arrived in Discover University, with some being perfect for your post grads, and others being more suited to Sims during their studying days. You can promote your Sims that have been assigned these careers in a jiffy with the following codes:

If you want your Sim to go down a career level, simply replace the word 'promote' to 'demote' in the cheat, and they'll fall one rank down in the ladder.

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Use the following cheats to instantly join any of the new societies introduced with Discover University. If you wish to leave the group at any point, you just repeat the same code into the cheat box:

The Sims 4 University cheats to increase society ranks

Now you've joined the society of your choice, you can use the following cheats to increase your rank (up to level three) within them:

For every society, to increase to level, use the following numbers at the end of the cheat code:

• For level one - 1
• Level two - 166
• Level three - 333

For example, if you wanted to get to level three of the Art Society, the cheat would look like this 'Stats.Set_Stat RankedStatistic_CollegeOrganization_Progress_ArtSociety 333'.

Miscellaneous Discovery University cheats

Here are a few more cheats to help you on your university escapades in The Sims 4, including the cheats to finish term early, and to complete the semester with a perfect GPA score:

That wraps up all the Discover University cheats you need to get your Sims to succeed with maxed-out skills or to reach new heights in the career of their dreams. For more, check out our homepage for The Sims , where you'll find guides for the best gameplay and CAS mods or trait mods .

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23+ Sims 4 University Mods: A Better Way Of Learning

Make the most of your sims’ best years with the help of Sims 4 University mods.

University is one of the most important parts of people’s lives because it shapes them for the real world.

The virtual world is no different for our sims; they can strive to become a better version of themselves.

Using sims 4 Discover University mods can be beneficial for your sims in numerous ways.

They’ll help expand their horizon and make their lives easier and more enjoyable.

Sims 4 University Mods

Our curriculum of sims 4 university mods will help improve your young sims’ learning experience.

They’ll provide everything from new degrees, traits, and challenges to fun things like picking their own roommates.

1. University Aspiration Pack by PimpMySims4

To give your sims some challenges during their semester, add these sims 4 university mods to your game.

These mods will create new aspirations that your sims can complete for rewards.

The university aspiration pack contains seven challenges:

• Party School
• Campus Crush
• Balanced Life
• Part-Time Student
• Part-Time Parent
• Campus Crook

Completing any of these aspirations will award your sims a trait that will grant certain perks.

For example, completing the  Campus Crook  aspiration will give you the  Professional Slacker  trait.

With this trait, your sims will not fear being fired or demoted in their career.

2. Faster Term Paper Mod by Ilkavelle

This university mod changes the speed at which your sims do their academic work.

So, when your sims are writing their term papers or prepping for a presentation, the work will get done twice as fast.

This small mod will help you save time and allow your sims to do other things like part-time work or partying.

3. Jump To University Mod by Zero’s Sims 4 Mods

If your sims household has teens that are straight-A students, this sims 4 university mod will help them enroll early.

This mod relies solely on chance.

So, even if your teen sims do great in school, the opportunity may or may not show itself.

The chances are significantly increased if your teen sims have the  Genius   trait.

When the option pops up, you decide whether or not your sims quit high school and go to university.

If you decline the offer, your sims will continue their high school journey and apply to university later in life.

Accepting the proposal will send an application letter, and your sims will have to wait  one day  to get a response.

4. University Application Overhaul by A.Deep.Indigo

These sims 4 university mods revamp the process of your sims applying to a university.

Adding a few extra steps to enrolling into an educational institution makes to whole experience more realistic.

You’ll find the new interactions in the  University  pie menu  on a computer.

Your sims can now take a tour of either or both the  Britechester  and  Foxbury  schools.

There are a few requirements to fulfill before getting the chance to apply:

• Starting the application process
• Getting  two  letters of recommendation from a teacher and counselor
• Getting high school transcripts
• Writing an essay
• Do interviews
• Reviewing the application before submission

Only when everything is done can your sims apply to the university.

5. University Life Aspiration Mod by Simularity

This sims 4 university mod gives your sims a list of goals to complete to ultimately win a reward.

The aspiration challenge will take time and follow them throughout their educational journey.

This mod should be used before your sims start the application process.

The challenge begins with your sims applying for a scholarship, enrolling in a university, etc.

You’ll claim your reward only when your sims graduate from university.

The prize is the  Fond Memories  trait.

This trait will grant different positive moodlets when your sims remember the good times at university.

6. University for Genius Teens by Ilkavelle

These  two  sims 4 university mods allow teen sims to enroll in higher education at a younger age.

The first one requires your teen sims to have the  Genius  personality trait attributed to them.

So, sims can apply at any time during their high school years and get accepted immediately.

The second mod grants the same privilege to  Genius  teen sims and  grade A  students.

Your sims won’t need that specific trait to access these institutions.

Finishing primary school with a grade A or reaching that grade during high school will allow your sims to apply.

7. University Scholarship Programs by Zero’s Sims 4 Mods

This sims 4 university mod is a nice compliment to the previous one.

If you know The Big Bang Theory , you know that Sheldon Cooper achieved greatness at a young age.

The mod set up three scholarship programs named after the popular sitcom character.

It’ll allow geniuses or grade-A students to be awarded scholarships covering the tuition fees for these young sims.

A third scholarship is awarded to teen sims attending a special evening class.

8. Higher Capacity Roommates Mod by SimmyTime

In the  Discover University  EP, sims get to choose their living situation.

The maximum number of roommates by default is 10, among several other university housing restrictions.

The mod doubles that number to 20 based on the number of beds available.

There are four sims 4 university mods, and you only get to install one:

• Higher roommate capacity (HRC)
• HRC while preventing sims from decorating their rooms without consent
• HRC and prevents sims from tagging along as you go to community lots
• An all-in-one solution containing the previous perks

9. Choose Your Roommate by LittleMsSam

Increasing the number of roommates is all fun and games.

Although, deciding who gets to live with your sims would be even better.

The solution is this handy mod that’ll let you hand-pick your favorite sims.

Now, your sims can share a room with their bestie, a friend, or that sim that lives around the block.

The only restriction is that you can’t pick any of your other households’ sims.

Check out the download page’s step-by-step guide to learn more about how the mod works.

10. Sims 4 School Newspaper Activity by Ilkavelle

This mod allows your sims to add an extracurricular activity to their schedules.

This mod works for child sims, teens, and university students.

Your university students can pick between being a school photographer or a journalist.

There are different levels to these activities; each level has its own goals to achieve in order to level up to the next.

When your sims reach the top level, they can start an internship and earn a few simoleons.

The sims 4 university mod is base game friendly, so you don’t need the expansion pack to use it.

11. University Traits Pack by PimpMySims4

These sims 4 university mods will get you additional traits to assign to your sims.

There are a total of five university-related traits to pick from:

• Coffee Addict
• Sorority Girl
• Cognitive Impaired

Each one of these traits comes with its own perks, like the  Studious  trait will learn some skills faster than normal.

Note that the  Sorority Girl  or  Frat Boy  traits are not gender-restricted, so either gender can have them.

12. Sims 4 Custom Degrees by Zero’s Sims 4 Mods

When the time comes for your sims to pick their degree, they have to choose between 13 of them.

With the help of this sims 4 university mod, your sims can get an extra 15 custom degrees to consider.

Among these degrees, your sims can now choose to major in:

• Archaeology
• Social Justice
• Criminology
• And many more

Make sure to read the mods’ description because there are several university mod files to install.

You can use either EA’s standard settings or the creator’s for the Majors and Course Data aspects.

As an added challenge, the creator also offers an optional mod.

The  Required Degree for Promotion  mod is self-explanatory and adds realism to your sims’ career.

13. University Electives Mod for Sims 4 by Andirz

This university mod adds up to 33 new elective classes that your sims can enroll in at any of the two universities.

The new content depends on which expansion packs or stuff packs are installed on your device.

Having the  Sims 4: Snowy Escape  EP installed will unlock an optional class that will develop your sims’  Skiing  skill.

This electives mod is also compatible with popular mods like the  Custom Degrees  mod.

Taking these custom elective courses counts as credit and helps your sims earn their degree.

It’s an excellent way for your sims’ to add new skills to their portfolio.

14. University Homework Mod by Simularity

In the Sims 4 game, based on your sims’ persona, they usually leave stuff lying around like food, dishes, and books.

This tuning mod tweaks the game so your sim students automatically put their books away.

So each time they finish working, they’ll put their homework back in inventory.

This way, there’s no risk of them losing their homework or having messy books lying everywhere.

15. University Level Jump Mod by KiaraSims4Mods

Usually, when pursuing a career, your sims start at the bottom of the corporate ladder.

These starter jobs get your sims a minimum wage and take some time and effort to move up that ladder.

With this sims 4 university mod, your sims with degrees can skip ahead and obtain higher-ranking careers.

16. Sims 4 University Rejection Letter by Ilkavelle

In the  Discover University  EP, when sims apply to a university, they always get accepted regardless of their grades.

Although they might not get the distinguished degree acceptance they wanted, they still get in regardless.

For a touch of realism, this university mod will allow sims to be rejected by an institution.

Based on your sims’ traits or grades, they significantly influence whether your sims get accepted or not.

Your sims have better chances of being accepted if they have traits like  Genius  or  Overachiever .

On the other hand, sims with a trait like  Lazy  will have a better chance of rejection.

But don’t worry; rejected sims can still reapply after a certain amount of time.

17. University Costs More by Zero’s Sims 4 Mods

These sims 4 university mods tweak the prices for main and elective courses.

They both come in separate files, so you can install one or the two files if you want.

Note: In any case, make sure to grab the Fix file as well.

Before, every class would cost  240  simoleons.

The prices have now been hiked and are now in the four digits for more realistic pricing.

The fee for each class will vary; for example, cooking classes will cost more than artistic courses.

18. Roommate Chores for Sims 4 by LittleMsSam

Are your sims tired of having messy roommates?

With the help of this mod, you can make a cleaning schedule and post it on a board.

You can assign which sims do cleaning and which day and time they do it.

This sims 4 university mod can also be used on children through  The Sims 4: Parenthood  game pack.

If the pack is installed, you can post the schedule on the  Parenthood Bulletin Board  through an added function.

Otherwise, you can post it on the university’s board.

19. No Homework Mod for Sims 4 by Nova JY

No one likes to study all day and then come home to a pile of homework.

The  No Homework To Do  mod will automatically check off that task from your sims To-Do list.

There are two versions of sims 4 university mods.

You decide if you want the mod to apply exclusively to university or be included in the base game.

That second option will allow kids that attend school to benefit from a homework-free life.

20. Extended University Study Time by Somik & Severinka

Does your sims’ daytime work schedule affect their studies?

The game is set to have your sims go to university on weekdays starting at  8:00 AM .

This mod shifts the scheduled class start time to  6:30 PM  on weekdays and  1:00 PM  on weekends.

As a result, your sims can benefit from a more flexible schedule to accommodate a job too.

21. Sims 4 Shorter University by Peridot Sims

Check out these sims 4 university mods if you want your sims to graduate quickly or earn multiple degrees.

Pick and install  one  of four files to decide how many credits are required to graduate.

Usually, it takes  12  credits to earn a degree, but with this mod, you get to choose between  4, 6, 8, or 10 credits .

It’s a great way to save time if you’re not planning on spending too much time at university.

22. Required Degree for Promotions by Zero’s Sims 4 Mods

When pursuing a career, people move up in the business world by getting promoted by putting in the hard work.

Eventually, they may reach an impasse because they need a degree in higher education.

With this sims 4 university mod, sims that progress through their career path will eventually get roadblocked.

Sims must now complete an extra task and get the appropriate degree to get promoted.

This mod adds more challenge to the game and a dose of realism for our sims.

23. Early Re-Application to University by Ilkavelle

This university mod is for sims that didn’t get the degree they wanted or got rejected using the mod listed in #16.

The standard waiting time is  7 days  before your sims can reapply.

This mod removes the waiting time so they can reapply when they get their rejection letter.

If you rely on chance instead of skills or grades, try your luck again and save some time with this helpful mod.

24. Faster Run To Class in Sims 4 by LittleMsSam

Do your sims take forever to get to a class and sometimes arrive late?

With the help of this mod, it gives your sims a little boost to get their caboose into class faster.

You’ll see on the download page that this mod is bundled with many other mods.

There are a few sims 4 university mods, but look for the file named:

LittleMsSam_RSM_EP_DU_FasterRunToUniversityClass

25. SimU Online Degrees by Midnitetech

If your sims want a university degree without setting foot inside the building, they can acquire it online.

Your sims will do their online registration and have access to various perks, such as:

• Custom buffs
• Career boosts
• Access to study groups
• Unlimited online study time
• Access to a student chatroom

The chatroom is also available to students registered with UBrite or Foxbury University .

The study groups help boost your sims’ degree progress and social skills while making friends in the process.

University Mods: Final Thoughts

We hope you’ve found a few sims 4 university mods that have sparked your interest.

Not only can they help make quick work of your sims’ academic tasks, but they also make some parts more realistic.

The  Discover University  expansion pack is fun to play as it is.

Adding mods to the game only gives it extra credit. Pun intended.

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave us a comment below or tag us on  Tumblr .

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Your Sim lost their homework book? You can get it back

• by Mark Schusste

In a previous post, we showed you what you can do to help your Sims complete their homework faster . But I recently came across a different homework-related issue that’s been bugging many users for quite some time.

Many players complained about their Sim’s homework suddenly disappearing from their inventory. Unfortunately, getting it back is not that obvious.

In this guide, we’ll explore why that happens and how you restore your Sim’s homework.

No, we’re not going to play Sherlock Holmes here.

Let’s dive right in!

Why is my Sim’s homework book missing?

Sims often drop their homework books on the floor. They rarely put their homework books in their inventories after doing their homework. As a result, they can’t find their notebooks when they get to class.

The quickest solution to find missing homework books in The Sims 4 is to look around the house or dorm.

If you’re lucky, you’ll quickly come across your Sim’s homework book and put it back in their inventory.

But sometimes, you won’t be able to find it.

Don’t be surprised if non-controlled roommates leave their homework books on the study table in the dorm.

What to do if you lose your homework book in The Sims 4

Buy new homework books.

You can buy grade school and university homework books for $1.

To buy a new homework book in The Sims 4, click on the bookcase or computer, select Order Books , and buy the homework book you want.

If you’re buying a new homework book for a child, have an adult purchase it. Then put the book on a table for the child to pick it up.

If you’re playing The Sims 4 Discover University and your Sim’s homework book is missing, you can buy a new one by clicking on the bookshelf.

If you’re on campus, you can go to the campus kiosk and purchase the homework you need.

Delete or sell your bookcases

Other users suggested that selling or deleting your current bookcases and buying new ones could solve the problem. Sometimes, your bookcases might get glitched.

This often happens when you move a Sim to a new household and bring their furniture and bookcases with them. Replacing the problematic bookcases should fix the problem.

Check other Sims’ inventories

Your Sim’s homework may have accidentally landed in the inventory of another Sim.

Many players confirmed they found their Sim’s homework in someone else’s inventory.

Answering your homework-related questions

Where is my Sim’s homework in The Sims 4?

To find your Sim’s homework in Sims 4, click on their inventory. You should find a black-and-white homework book. Click on it to have your Sims complete the assignment.

Do Sims in The Sims 4 University do homework?

Sims attending university in The Sims 4 Discover University do homework regularly as part of their class assignments. Lazy Sims that refuse to do their homework will get bad grades and won’t earn a Distinguished Degree .

That’s it. I hope you were able to get your Sim’s homework back.

Happy Simming!

This guide was reviewed and updated in January 2023.

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The Best Sims 4 Mods That Improve Child Gameplay

Children are a core part of The Sims 4 , yet the things that the player can do with them aren't as varied as one could think. The game has many strong points, but its long-time players have discovered that there are some aspects in which it could improve. For example, the children's school life and aspirations are limited to a certain degree.

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Luckily, plenty of creative players have come up with mods that solve this problem and offer richer, more realistic child gameplay. From new school interactions to updated personality traits to a larger selection of hobbies, these mods help significantly improve child gameplay in The Sims 4 . Players who love the various stages of life but want this gameplay to be more fleshed-out can achieve the same, with the toddler and child stages being enhanced significantly with these TS4 child gameplay mods .

Updated on April 25, 2024, by Taylor Pittman: Almost anything is possible in The Sims 4, but there are definitely areas in which the game can be expanded. Luckily, a large mod community takes the time to create mods that add gameplay, items, and UI modifications for free. Children in The Sims 4 could use more gameplay surrounding them. Players who enjoy family dynamics may be disappointed with some classic activities and social interactions for kids missing. So, this list has been updated to include more mods that improve child gameplay in The Sims 4 .

Kids Can Paint

Create masterpieces from a young age.

• Cepzid Creation

The Sims 4 has several features that weren't available in previous titles. On the other hand, it's missing things that may seem surprising. For example, while children could paint in The Sims 3 , it's not possible in TS4. This is remedied with Cepzid's Kids Can Paint mod. Children have the same access to easel sizes and picture types as adult Sims.

Children can show off their painting skills and create custom artwork that their parents can sell or hang up. This is a great way to have kids help with earning money if simoleons are running low. It is a great way for children to practice their creativity, and players can live out their artsy child protégé storylines.

Run a Lemonade Stand or Bake Sale

Earn spending money as a kid.

Children in The Sims 4 have limited after-school activities outside school clubs and the Scouts. They are also unable to get part-time jobs if players want them to "have their own money." However, running lemonade stands or selling baked goods are something kids do all the time in the real world.

Cepzid created a mod that allows kids to tend to a stand and sell lemonade or cakes to Sims on the lot. An adult or child can tend to the stand. Each stand has a list of flavors depending on what they sell. Children can run their own business and get some extra simoleons for the household.

Create a Chore Schedule

• LittleMsSam

Children need a lot of time for learning, playing, and making friends but sometimes they have to do things they may not find as fun. Household chores are part of life regardless of age, but they are a good way to teach responsibility and help parents with some household tasks. Players with Parenthood can have their parent Sims tell their kids to do things like clean up, make the table, or do their homework.

Having to physically command your Sims to do this every time gets tiresome, but LittleMsSam created a mod that has children do chores automatically using a schedule. Sims can set a chore schedule using a calendar from Parenthood or Discover University . They can assign cleaning duty hours or days ahead of time with the mod.

Get More Children's Social Interactions

The interactions that a child has in The Sims 4 have increased quite a bit since the early days of the game when the toddler phase wasn't even a part of the game. EA has addressed many complaints with this game , but there are still some people who feel that children don't really have too many interactions to mess around with in the game, which doesn't really feel all that great to mess around with.

Thankfully, modders have picked up the slack and added their fair share of unique and custom interactions into the game to make it easier for players to enjoy this phase of a Sim's life. The Child Life mod does exactly that and allows players to help these children feel more lifelike and engaging, talking about stuff and engaging in activities that are appropriate for someone their age.

Homework Tweaks

Do homework faster.

Homework is a crucial part of any child's life, with these Sims needing to do well in school by completing their homework regularly and improving their grades. Failing to do so can lead to a poor graduation that doesn't really benefit a developing Sim in any way and can actively hamper their development in the long run.

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However, homework is always a chore, and The Sims 4 is no exception to this golden rule. Watching a child sit down and do homework for hours on end as their needs become critical is never fun, and players would ideally like a way to improve their time management by letting children do their homework faster and more efficiently. The Faster Homework mod achieves precisely this task, allowing children to focus their task on more fun activities that players can actually be invested in.

Kiddoddle Job Listings

Odd jobs for children.

Childhood is a time for less work and more play, but every now and then kids want a chance to get some cash. ItsKatato's Kiddoodle Job Listings is a career mod that allows child Sims to take on odd jobs. The odd jobs require the Island Living Expansion Pack to work properly because it uses the same system.

Odd jobs that kids can do include easy things like babysitting, dog walking, mowing lawns, phone repair, and more. The jobs available depend on the child's skills. There are also two versions of the mod: low pay rates for authenticity or high pay rates if players want their kids to bring in big bucks.

Teens and Children Can Cash In On Allowance

To get kids used to money management, some families might put into place an allowance system. This is also possible in The Sims 4 thanks to this Allowance mod . Players can have the household family kids receive a weekly allowance of a specific amount.

Better yet, the allowance will be dependent on how well the child is doing at school and if they're showing good behavior. The allowance is stored in a separate money account, which further increases immersion for this mod.

Spend The Weekend With

Children can visit their relatives.

Those playing a legacy might like the idea of sending their household children out for the weekend to visit grandparents for instance. However, playing this out separately doesn't really have the same effect, since it forces players to actually play out the weekend away as a child, which gets tedious.

This mod lets players simply summon a family member, or anyone really, to pick up someone from the household. They can then stay indefinitely and will be added to that household's roster until they return. It's definitely a great gameplay mod for children in The Sims 4 for those who want to focus on other household members for a bit.

Adult Skills For Kids

Children can learn more skills.

There are a ton of skills that kids on The Sims 4 simply don't have access to until they age up. This isn't realistic, however, since many of these "adult" skills like fishing are actually very doable for children to learn in real life.

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The Adult Skills For Kids mod fixes this oversight in the game. This gameplay mod for children in The Sims 4 allows kids to access any adult skills, while also developing the unique child skills in the game. Learning instruments, writing, video gaming, and even robotics, are now completely possible for children, too.

Foster Family

Become a foster parent.

One thing that's lackluster in The Sims 4 is the variety in the types of families players can have. Foster families are simply not a thing in the game unless players simulate it using the adoption system.

The Foster Family mod allows players to foster not just toddlers and children, but pets as well. It's a fantastic and pretty immersive and storytelling-friendly mod for players who want to play out those foster family stories in a realistic manner.

Grow Up Aspiration

Parent influence will affect children.

A lot of people might not know what they want to focus on in their future when they're still children. That's why the aspirations for children in The Sims 4 can feel a bit narrow and limiting. They usually focus on developing one skill, such as artistic abilities or athleticism. The Grow Up aspiration mod fixes this.

If the player gives this aspiration to a child Sim, they will be asked to develop multiple skills instead of just a single one. What's more, they even get valuable aspiration points for doing their homework, which always comes in handy.

Spellcaster Child Can Use Magic

Child no longer have to wait to cast spells.

For The Sims 4 players who love Harry Potter and want to have their own child wizard, this mod gives them the opportunity to achieve it. Under normal circumstances, children can't use magic in the game, even when they're spellcasters just like their parents. They have to wait until their teen years, and only then can they start using magic.

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This gameplay mod for children in The Sims 4 allows the children to use magic as well. They can't do every single thing that adult spellcasters are capable of , but the range of their powers is still wide enough to make for fun gameplay with the young wizards.

Random Traits And Aspirations

Leave traits up to chance.

In the game, the players choose what aspirations and character traits children will have when they age up from toddlers to kids. But those players who would like to randomize the process can use this mod.

The child will get randomly chosen traits as well as a random aspiration. As a result, the child may be very different from their parents, which will lead to some interesting interactions. This mod also adds more realism to the game since, in real life, parents don't get to choose what their children will be like and what they will want to do.

Sleepover Event

Host friends for a slumber party.

A lot of children love having sleepovers with their friends. Unfortunately, The Sims 4 base game didn't include this event, but a mod added it in. It allows the children to organize a new event: a sleepover with their friends. It not only allows kids to have more fun but also to build better friendships with other children. Players get a similar Slumber Party event if they have the Growing Together Expansion pack.

It's a valuable integration that will allow players to help their children form great memories with their friends. After all, what Simmer hasn't been a part of a sleepover where they've goofed around with their friends and talked at length about a variety of topics? This mod just aims to bring that experience into The Sims 4 base game and does so pretty effectively.

Children Can Walk Dogs

Cute interactions between kids and dogs.

Taking care of a pet as a young child is a good way to learn some more responsibilities. Yet The Sims 4 doesn't allow children to walk their family dogs. A mod exists that gives children the option to walk their dogs .

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Walking dogs helps build the relationship between the child and their pet. It also gives parents some extra alone time, as they might appreciate the fact that their kid is helping them to take care of their family dog. It also helps that children get additional responsibility points for walking their dogs.

Education System Bundle

Add homeschooling and more.

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Going to school can be amazing, but it's not for everyone. Not every child feels challenged in school or can find friends easily. This mod takes this into consideration and allows both children and teenagers to be homeschooled instead.

This will give the family the chance to design their own schedule to a certain degree. It also means the child will be much more physically present in the household than before. As a result, the player will get the chance to enjoy playing with the young Sim's character more.

Platform(s) PS4, PC, Xbox One

Released September 2, 2014

Developer(s) Maxis