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How to Complete Coursework

In The Sims 4: Discover University , your Sim will need to pass their classes in order to graduate with their chosen Degree, which includes completing Coursework like written papers and taking exams.

This guide teaches you everything you need to know about How to Complete Coursework in TS4, including writing and submitting papers, taking exams, and creating a presentation.

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What is Coursework in The Sims 4?

How to write a term paper, how to take final exam, how to give a presentation.

In the Discover University Expansion Pack, student Sims who have enrolled in a degree will have to attend classes to pass the semester (which lasts a week). Showing up isn't enough, though—it also includes Coursework.

Because university life is so hectic, you will need to make sure your Sim balances work and study because if they're too busy with a job to go to class and complete their Coursework, they won't be able to graduate.

To learn more about Degrees, including types and what careers your Sim can go into after graduating, check out our Degrees guide .

There are three types of Coursework:

• Written Term Paper
• Presentation

You can view each class your Sim is signed up for and what Coursework they'll need to complete that semester by clicking on the Career tab on your hotbar (or simply press J).

To write a Term Paper, your Sim will need access to a PC. Click on the PC, then "University" > "University Coursework" > "Term Paper." Here, you'll see two options: "Write Term Paper" and "Submit Plagiarized Term Paper."

If you want your Sim to get a good grade, don't cheat as it's impossible to get an A with a fake paper. Instead, choose for them to write it themselves.

After a few hours, your Sim will have produced their first draft. You can choose to hand this in but for a better grade, go back to the PC and click on "Edit Term Paper". Do this multiple times until you get a notification popup that says it is the best it can be. Now you can "Submit Term Paper" from the computer.

In Discover University , doing the Final Exam is easy: your Sim just goes to class on one of the final days of the semester and takes it automatically. But this doesn't mean there isn't work to do, though. If you want your Sim to get a high grade, they need to study.

Click on a PC, then "University" > "University Coursework" > "Study" and then choose the class the Final Exam is for. For a good grade, it's ideal that they study at least twice—the more, the better. They may also need to study for more than one class if multiple have a Final Exam as Coursework so make sure they have enough time to fit it all in!

It is also a good idea to raise the Skill that the class is tied to; again, the higher the better. You can check this in the Career tab in your hotbar.

This is the most confusing piece of Coursework your Sim is given as the game does not mention what you need to do, leaving you to figure it out for yourself. Upon starting the semester, a Presentation Board will be put in your Sim's inventory which you must place in the world.

Have your Sim interact with the board and "Compile Information." They will spend an hour or two throwing ideas onto the board. You can submit it like this, but if you want a higher grade, you will need to "Refine and Organize" until a popup appears notifying you it's the best it can be.

If you "Practice Presenting," your Sim's Charisma Skill will increase—something that you should ideally make them do a couple of times as it can help with the grade. Once this is done, your Sim will now be ready to hand their Presentation in.

Presentations can only be handed in during school hours: from Monday to Friday between 8AM and 4PM. Your Sim will be in class for a couple of hours while they present.

Homework is separate from Coursework but is just as important. It is a daily task, meaning you'll have to do it for each of your Sim's classes every day. It takes a couple of hours to complete it for each class.

To do Homework, go to your Sim's inventory and you'll see a black and white class book. You can either click it from the inventory itself or place it in the world and then click it, but when you do, homework options for each of your Sim's classes will pop up.

Your Sim will go and sit down somewhere to finish their homework, and their progress can be tracked in the Action Queue on the bottom left. The more homework your Sim does, the better their grade will be for that class at the end of the semester.

Now that you know all about How to Complete Coursework in The Sims 4, head on over to our Organizations page to learn all about the student societies your Sim can join.

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The Sims 4 Discover University: Guide to Academic Success

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Getting into university is one thing; excelling in university is quite another. For most people, the joys of university lie in balancing work with pleasure. A little studying here, a little partying there, leading to an overall well-rounded university experience.

This guide is not for the casual university student. This guide will walk you through how to throw yourself completely into your education in order to achieve the best grades (and the best future) possible. Throw away your juice kegs and break out those textbooks because school is all you’re going to know for the next three terms.

For a breakdown on scholarships and applying to university, see our guide, Discover University: Applying to University !

Class Selections

Of course, it all starts with enrolling and selecting your degree and classes. No matter which degree you pursue, you’ll have to select up to 4 classes per term. Classes change every term so you’ll see new ones available every time you select your classes at the start of term. You can’t change which classes you’ll be taking for your degree; you can only choose the number of classes.

However, Sims have the option of enrolling in 1 elective each term. Electives are fun classes that focus on skills outside of your degree and you will be able to select which elective your Sim will take that term. There are all kinds of electives that span a wide variety of skills. Electives are fully integrated across all packs, so depending on which add-on content you have installed, you may see different electives for skills from different packs.

Electives are optional; your Sim doesn’t need to take any electives at all, but if they do choose to take an elective, they can only take up to 3 other classes. Sims are limited to 4 classes per term in total, so either 4 classes, or 3 classes and 1 elective.

Our recommendation? Take 3 classes and 1 elective every term for maximum academic success. Electives still count as credits towards your degree so taking an elective doesn’t hurt your progress at all, plus your Sim will graduate with a few extra skills thanks to the electives they took.

One term last 5 working days. There is no way to shorten or lengthen a term. They are fixed periods. Sims can begin a new term anytime during the week, but weekends don’t count as term days. If your Sim starts a new term on a Friday, the term won’t end until Thursday the following week. Starting a new term in the middle of the week can be a good academic strategy for dedicated students because it will give them the weekend to catch up on homework and final assignments.

How many terms your Sim needs to complete in order to graduate is entirely dependent on how many classes they decide to take per term. A Sim needs to earn 12 credits in order to graduate.

Here is the breakdown of how many terms your Sim will need to complete based upon their classes:

• 4 classes per term = 3 terms (15 working days)
• 3 classes per term = 4 terms (20 working days)
• 2 classes per term = 6 terms (30 working days)
• 1 class per term = 12 terms (60 working days)

These calculations are based on the assumption that your Sim completes the same number of classes every term. It is possible to take a different number of classes each term (4 classes one term, 2 the next term, for example), in which case the number of terms needed to graduate will vary.

Even if a Sim only takes 3 terms to graduate, they will still spend the majority of their young adult life in university; however, unlike past Sims games, your Sims are not trapped on campus with no way to work or live a life outside of university. Sims can live wherever they want, have a job, and raise a family while going to school, so this balances things out. If the length of university is not ideal for your play style, we recommend turning aging off in the game options while your Sim is in university. That way, they don’t lose any time to climb a career ladder or pursue other life goals.

Of course, you will want to be taking 4 classes every term for maximum efficiency. Sims who don’t mind sacrificing their social life and plan to devote all their time to their studies should take a full course load every term.

Attending Classes

It’s important to actually attend class in order to get the most out of your university education. Missing class will hurt your grades. Sims in the area will autonomously try to get to class a little early. Sims who’ve arrived to class early will wait outside the building with the other early bird students. This can be a good time to get some last minute homework finished or to quickly finish the rest of that coffee and snack you purchased to-go at the cafe vendor.

While your Sim is inside the classroom rabbithole, they will have various options available to them by clicking on their portrait, much like the different work options for inactive careers. Click the class icon on the Sim’s portrait to see the various actions they can take in class. Sims can Actively Listen, Take Notes, Sleep in Class, or Chat with Friends. To get the most out of every class, make sure your Sim is taking notes or actively listening. I’m sure we don’t need to tell you that sleeping in class and chatting with friends are not good ways to improve your grades.

If you’re taking a full course load, it’s likely that your Sim will have more than one class in a day, or even back to back classes. Make sure to check the career panel often to keep track of your class schedule so you can budget your time for homework, finals, and self-care effectively.

Ideally, you will want your Sim to attend every single class with all of their homework completed and taking an active role in the class while they are there. This will ensure your Sim gets the most out of their classes and, in turn, gets the best grades at the end of term.

Every course your Sim takes has homework due before every class. When your Sim enrolls in university, they are automatically given a homework notebook in their personal inventory. Sims can complete homework for all their classes using this notebook. Homework takes some time to complete, but Sims with high enough Research & Debate skill complete homework faster.

Sims who stay on top of their homework and pay attention in class will get more out of attending classes and it will have a positive impact on their final grade. Always complete homework before every class and actively pay attention in class for maximum academic success.

In addition to homework that must be completed on a regular basis throughout the term, each class also has a final. Finals are very important and worth a large chunk of your grade. Skipping out on your finals will have a big negative impact on your final grade, so make sure you complete all of them.

Each class will have different requirements for its final. Some classes will require your Sim to write a term paper. Others have final exams and presentations. Look at your class schedule in the career panel to see what’s required of each class.

Exams take place during the last class of the term. If your Sim has done all their homework and attended all their classes, they’re likely to do well on their exam, but Sims can also study for a class using a course book purchased from the university kiosk, a computer, or research station to boost their chances of doing well on their exam.

Don’t miss your final exam! Failing to write the exam results in a big fat zero and will seriously hurt your final grade!

PSST! You can also cheat on your exam by selecting the option on your Sim’s portrait while they’re in the exam… but you would never do that… would you? Getting caught has serious consequences.

Term Papers

Term papers can be written on the computer under the University menu option. A Sim can write and submit a term paper for a class at any point during the term, so dedicated Sims might want to get these out of the way early.

Term papers take a long time to complete, but Sims with high enough Research & Debate skill complete term papers faster. The first draft of a term paper is usually poor quality. Your Sim can submit poor quality term papers, but f they want the best grade, they should spend some time editing their paper before they submit it.

Term papers can be edited until they are outstanding quality. You’ll receive a notification telling you that your term paper won’t benefit from any further editing once your Sim has increased its quality to outstanding. Scrolling over the term paper option in the computer’s menu will tell you the quality of the term paper.

When your Sim is satisfied with the quality of their paper, they can submit it using the computer.

PSST! You can also plagiarize your term papers by selecting the plagiarize option on the computer… but you would never do that… would you? Getting caught has serious consequences.

Presentations

Your Sim will receive a presentation board in their personal inventory at the start of term for any classes that have a presentation requirement as their final. Presentations function similar to term papers; your Sim will need to compile all of their material on the board, then refine the presentation board until it’s suitable to present in class.

To start, drag the presentation board out of your Sim’s inventory and into the world somewhere, then choose the Capture Information option on the board. Your Sim will spend some time compiling all their material for their presentation onto the board. When they’ve finished, they will have a poor quality presentation board. You can see the board’s quality by hovering over it.

Sims can improve the quality of their presentation by refining and organizing it, and asking other Sims for feedback on their presentation. They can also practice their presentation. Practicing presentations builds the Charisma skill. Once the board cannot be improved any further, you will receive a notification informing you that your Sim’s presentation board looks great and that continuing to fiddle with it won’t improve it any more.

When your Sim is satisfied with the quality of their presentation, they can go to class with the presentation board in their inventory and present it. Presentations do not take place during regular classes; your Sim must click on the class rabbithole and select the presentation option. Presentations can only be given during the day. Your Sim won’t be able to present in the middle of the night.

Final Grades & Starting a New Term

If your Sim has done all their homework, attended every class as an active participant, and completed all their finals with outstanding quality, they should have no trouble getting an A+ grade in every class. However, perfect grades don’t come easy. You’ll find that your Sim has little to no time for extracurricular activities, organizations, or socialising when they are taking 4 classes and trying to achieve an A+ grade in every single one of them. University is definitely a rewarding challenge in The Sims 4 , just like in the real world.

Since grades aren’t given out until the end of term, it’s up to your Sim to take a proactive approach to finding out how they’re doing in their classes. They can visit their professors during their office hours or email them on the computer to get an idea of how they’re performing in their classes and how they can improve.

Once all coursework has been submitted, your Sim will be free to enjoy themselves (for once) while their final grades are being processed. Once the final grades are in, you’ll receive a popup with all your final grades for each class, as well as your overall GPA.

From there, you can choose to enroll in another term right away, or take some time off before starting a new term. If your Sim has any scholarships, they must enroll in a new term immediately or they will lose their scholarships. Tuition costs for the new term will be handled at this point as well. Sims can pay with household funds or take out a loan to pay any tuition costs for the new term that scholarships don’t cover.

Your Sim will also be given the opportunity to make different housing arrangements at the start of each new term. They can choose to stay wherever they are currently living, or move somewhere else. This change does not happen right away. Your Sim will have about a day left in their old residence, which gives them an opportunity to pack up any personal items they may have purchased for their living space. A small “Packing Up” event will occur a couple hours before the move to remind your Sim to gather up their things, too.

As long as your Sim continues on the path to success they started in their first term, all their future terms are bound to result in perfect A+ grades across the board. Keep doing that homework, working on those finals, and paying attention in class!

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How to Give a Presentation in The Sims 4 Discover University

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In The Sims 4: Discover University, you’ll find various coursework types that propel your student sim to success in their classes. While some may ask you to prepare term papers, others will ask you to give presentations or take exams. This may sound simple at first, but there is some important information to note before moving further into the school year. If you’re interested in learning more, continue reading to discover how to give a presentation in The Sims 4: Discover University.

Before you can give a presentation, you’ll have to make one! To do this, head into your character’s inventory and look for the presentation board. When you’re ready to begin working on it, place it anywhere in the world and select the board to find “Capture Information”. Click on this to start creating your presentation.

Once you make the presentation and select the board again, you’ll immediately find multiple options:

• Ask for Feedback
• Refine and Organize
• Practice Presenting
• Give Final Presentation
• Put in Inventory

Typically, your presentation will start at a low quality. While you can still present it, your grades will be as high if you refine and organize it. Make sure to do this before giving your presentation if you want to maximize your chances of getting an A grade.

Related: How to Write a Term Paper in The Sims 4 Discover University

When ready, click “ Give Final Presentation ” to head towards the appropriate university building. Your character will bring the presentation board with them and perform over the span of 1-2 hours. Make sure you do this between 8 am-4:30 pm on a weekday, or else you won’t be able to give the presentation.

Once you complete this task, you’ll finish the course’s primary objective. Just make sure to keep an eye on your homework and attend class to maintain high grades.

The Sims 4 is available on PC, Mac, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 through the official website . If you’d like to learn more about the game, check out How to Drop Out of University and How to Find Lost Homework in The Sims 4 .

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The Sims 4 university: how to get degrees

Distinguished degrees and how to enroll explained

By going to university, your Sims can earn degrees that can propel your Sim into the career of their dreams. Better scores give you a better head start, so how do you achieve the top grades?

In this The Sims 4 Discover University guide, we will tell you how to enroll into university, where to get distinguished degrees , and everything you need to know about getting a degree . If you're looking to join the secret society, look at our  The Sims 4 secret society guide for details.

How to enrol into university in The Sims 4

Where to get distinguished degrees, how to get a degree in the sims 4 university, choosing whether to live on or off campus, managing your sim's course load, go to class and be an active participant, doing homework.

• Presentations
• Term papers
• Final exams

To apply for university, have your Sim use a computer and select "University", then click "Apply to Universities". Your Sim will then apply for a place at both University of Britechester and the Foxbury Institute.

Your Sim will get an acceptance letter after one or two in-game days. This letter will inform you of which course places your Sim can take up. Your application status can also be checked via the computer.

Once you've had confirmation of a university place, you can enrol in the university of your choice via the computer, mailbox, or your cell/mobile phone.

Since there are two universities, your Sim will want to go to the right university for their skills and aspirations. Distinguished degrees get you an even bigger boost to your Sim's career. The University of Britechester tends to offer distinguished degrees for arts and humanities subjects, while the Foxbury Institute offers distinguished degrees for the sciences.

To gain acceptance into distinguished degrees, your Sim will need to have high skills levels related to the distinguished degree course. For example, acceptance into the distinguished Art History degree at the University of Britechester is more likely if your Sim has higher charisma, painting, and writing skills.

Below are two tables that show what courses the universities offer, as well as the organisations that can be found within each one.

University of Britechester degrees and organisations

Foxbury Institute degrees and organisations

By sending your Sim to university, you'll likely want them to achieve the highest grades and get a good degree. Degrees can help give your Sim a big boost in the career of their choice. The rest of this guide will be focused on what you need to do to get good grades.

This might seem like a rather arbitrary decision to make, but choosing whether or not to live with other Sims on campus or living on your Sim's own can make all the difference between graduating with distinction or flunking their class entirely.

Living on their own is a good option for your Sims. They won't be distracted by messy roommates, and will have access to everything at any time they want. There's also the fact that you won't need to waste time travelling to the University Commons to get food, and the fact you can designate your Sim's home with the Study Spot lot trait to help your Sims do better in class. It's not impossible for your Sims to ace their tests in shared accommodation, but it is significantly harder to juggle a social life and intense studying.

However, there are some advantages to living on campus. You can arrive to class early, ensuring that a late mark doesn't affect your grade. Living on campus is particularly useful if you're trying to get the Academic aspirations, as being on campus to attend guest lectures and using the research archive machine can help greatly.

A decent compromise might be to put your Sims into smaller residential units for the two universities: namely Maritime Manor for Foxbury Institute or Darkwing House for the University of Britechester. This option is sort of the best of both worlds. You'll have a computer and a kitchen on-site, as well as a reduced likelihood of sharing space with a messy Sim. But the main advantage is that you're still on campus, so you  should be able to attend class early.

As Jack Torrance in The Shining wrote repeatedly on his typewriter: all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Working your Sims too hard can burn them out, so you need to strike a good balance of courses and other activities.

For every semester, your Sim has the option to take a maximum of four classes. They can either take up to four core classes, or a mixture of up to three core classes and an elective. You can choose to take fewer classes in a semester, but your Sim will stay in university for a longer time before graduating.

If you want to strike a good balance between classes , I highly recommending sticking to two core classes and a single elective: a total of three classes per semester. However, this will take 20 in-game days, or four whole terms - your Sim's entire young adulthood period - to complete. You can graduate as an adult, or you can use the relevant  The Sims 4 cheats , or the Potion of Youth aspiration reward to slow down the ageing process until you graduate.

All these classes count towards your Sim's degree, but electives give your Sim a chance to learn a skill that's unrelated to the subject of their degree.

Put simply, your Sim must attend every single class to get straight A's. Your Sim must also be punctual, arriving on time for every class. One of the few advantages to living on campus is that Sims can get to class early. They'll stand outside the lecture rooms holding their notebooks and may even use that time to finish their homework.

The other thing that will affect your Sim's grades is their current mood. Try to ensure that they're not distracted, or even in a bad mood. If they need a quick boost to their emotions, have them pack snacks or grab a snack from the coffee cart between classes.

When in classes, your Sim has multiple options. I highly recommend that you should choose to either  actively listen or  take notes if you want a high grade. This does have the side effect of reducing your Sim's fun need at a faster rate than if you  attend class normally .

Your Sim does have other options such as sleeping in class, leaving early, or chatting with students , but this can hurt your Sim's grades.

After enrolling into university, your Sim will get a homework book that they'll stash in their inventory. This little book is a key item to getting high grades.

Your Sim will be set homework to be handed in to every class session your Sim attends. This includes homework set before the first classes of term, so your Sim will have homework from the moment you enrol.

Increasing your Sim's  Research and Debate skill helps them finish their homework quickly, so if you have a spare moment, try to spend some time increasing this skill. Learn more about them in our  The Sims 4 skills guide.

Completing coursework

Throughout each term, your Sim will also need to complete coursework. These come in three varieties:

I cannot stress enough the value of getting your term papers and presentations done before each new term starts. By doing this, you'll have some free time to spend on boosting your Sim's fun meter, since actively listening or taking notes during lectures will reduce the fun meter harshly. Your Sim will also have more time to dedicate to extra studying through the computer.

After completing the last day of classes and finishing your assignments for each term, your Sim will be shown their final grade for that term after a few hours.

How to prepare presentations

When a term starts, you may find a presentation in your Sim's inventory. This is an empty green board that needs to be completed before submitting. To work on it, simply drag the item out of your Sim's inventory and place it on their lot.

The first step is to complete all the information on the board. Once this is done, you'll want to organise the board and refine the information to create a better quality presentation. If your Sim can call upon other Sims to get feedback, they can help refine it further.

After this is complete, make sure you practice your presentation at least once. You can practice it more times to increase your charisma skill, but it only needs to be done once to get the top grade.

Once you're satisfied that you've done all you can to make the presentation a great one, you'll need to present it. Your presentation can only take place between 8am and 4pm on weekdays . You must also present it before the final day of classes for that term. Click on the project, either where you placed it or in your inventory, and select "Give Presentation" to present it. It'll take two in-game hours to finish giving your presentation.

How to write term papers

All your Sim needs to write a term paper is a computer. Term papers can be written from the start of term.

To have your Sim write their paper, go to any computer and under the University tab, you'll find the Coursework section. Your Sim will then spend a few hours writing the paper, though it can be done in more than one sitting. Don't be tempted to submit a plagiarised term paper as you won't get the top grades for it. There is also a risk of getting caught and suspended for doing so.

Once your Sim has written the first draft of the paper, keep editing the term paper until you get a notification to say that you won't be able to make the paper any better. You could keep editing the paper to improve your knowledge, but this is a waste of valuable time.

You can then safely submit your paper. If you want to see how good it is while you work on it, hover your mouse over the submit button. You'll see a word that indicates the quality of the paper: poor, normal, or excellent. If it's excellent, submit that paper!

Much like homework, a high research and debate skill helps your Sim finish their term paper quickly. A good tip here is to plan ahead and have your Sims as teens work on the research and debate skill as they go through school. This  can be done cheaply in the home by practising debate in the mirror, which is good because you don’t have to buy an expensive and space consuming debating podium.

How to study for final exams

If your Sim's assignment for the term is to take the final exam, your Sim needs to study all term  if you want the top grades. You'll want to study at least twice in each class that has a final exam. There are a few ways to study for an exam:

• The first is to use your computer. In the University section, select "University Coursework", then select "Study".
• Your Sim can also study using the university's research machines in either the university library or in the commons. Select the "study for..." option.
• Finally, your Sim can purchase textbooks from any bookcase or from the kiosks in the quad at the university. Each one costs §700.

When you have multiple final exams coming up, you may need to prioritise which modules you want your Sims to study for. They can email professors about their progress on each module, finding out which ones they're doing better or worse in. There’s no point doing this too early in a term, as the professors will say that it’s too early to tell.

Thanks so much for reading this Sims 4 university guide . With everything in this article, your Sims should be acing their tests and graduating with distinguished degrees! We have other Sims 4 guides available, including our The Sims 4 packs guide that details every single DLC pack. There's also our The Sims 4 skills guide that lists all of the skills in the game, as well as our The Sims 4 cheats guide if you need it.

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The Sims 4: Discover University is the perfect way to broaden your Sims' horizons and give them an immersive collage experience. Released on November 15, 2019, Discover University is the eighth expansion pack of The Sims 4 franchise. The primary feature of this expansion pack is set in the new world, Britechester, and allows Sims to experience campus life to the fullest. In this expansion pack, players can choose to enroll in either Foxbury Institute or the University of Britechester, each with its unique academic focus and style. The game also features new skills, careers, and items that are tailored to the university experience, as well as student clubs, student housing, and much more.

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The Sims 4: Discover University provides players with a captivating and interactive experience to delve into the thrills and obstacles of university life. It is similar in concept to The Sims 2: University and The Sims 3: University Life , and this expansion pack offers the first university-themed experience that enables Sims to attend college away from home, and even permits non-student Sims to visit and reside in the university world.

Sources for this article and its images include EA.com and SimsCommunity.com .

Everything New In A Nutshell

• University and Degrees
• New World: Britechester
• New Careers and After-school Activities: (Law, Education, Engineer, E-Sports Competitor, Soccer Team Player)

Student Organizations

• New Skills (Research & Debate, Robotics)
• New Life State: Servo
• New Aspiration: Academic (Knowledge)
• New Lot Traits and Lot Assignments
• New CAS, Build/Buy Items

University Related Activities

Young adults and older Sims have the option to enroll in either Foxbury Institute or The University of Britechester. If players own High School Years and have a Sim who graduated from high school early, they can also apply for universities as a Teen. Both institutions offer different academic focuses, meaning that they have differences in distinguished degrees, so players must choose wisely to ensure their Sims are on the right track for their desired career path. Enrolling in the University is quite simple and can be done via computer. Sims can apply for grants, and the outcome of the application and university acceptance notifications both arrive within a couple of days.

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Once enrolled, players must attend classes and complete assignments to advance through their chosen academic program. Classes usually require homework to be done, as well as a term paper, a presentation, and exams at the end of the term. Completing assignments and attending classes successfully will help players increase their Sims' skills and academic performance. Sims can also participate in extracurricular activities, such as organizations and after-school activities, to further enhance their university experience and develop new skills.

The main aspect of this pack is the ability to earn degrees. There are a total of 13 different degrees that can be pursued by Sims at either The University of Britechester or Foxbury Institute. Each campus has a specialty in specific majors, referred to as "distinguished degrees". Normal degrees are open to all Sims, however, distinguished degrees have specific skill requirements for enrollment. Having a diploma from a Distinguished Degree will further boost the Sim when selecting a career , and they will be able to start from a higher promotion level than before. Generally, The University of Britechester specializes in distinguished degrees that focus on what would be considered more art-focused and academic:

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

Foxbury Institute on the other hand is known for its modern style and distinguished degrees that are closer to more analytic and hands-on degrees:

• Computer Science

Sims are allowed to enroll in up to four classes per semester for each degree. If they choose to take fewer than three classes, they have the option to take an elective class that focuses on a skill not covered in their degree program. Sims who have already reached the maximum level of their major-specific skills can benefit from taking elective courses in order to gain additional skills. In order to receive a degree, Sims are required to complete 12 courses, regardless of whether they are elective or main courses. Generally, it will take three semesters – each roughly one sim week long – for Sims to graduate. Once a semester is finished, the game will prompt them to enroll for the next semester, however, Sims are also allowed to take breaks in between. Each full-time career the game offers is linked to at least one specific degree. However, it is important to note that not all branches within a career are eligible to benefit from the same degree, and some branches simply do not benefit from any university degree.

Britechester

The Sims 4: Discover University Expansion Pack features both of the two college campuses as the focal point of the university experience, within the new world called Britechester which has thirteen lots for Sims to explore. Inspired by iconic universities, Foxbury Institute is a combination of the features and architecture of Stanford University in California and MIT in Massachusetts. Similarly, the University of Britechester resembles the prestigious Oxford University in England, capturing its essence and incorporating its classic design. These two colleges provide players with a unique and authentic university experience, offering the opportunity to explore different academic environments and cultures.

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In Britechester, Sims can participate in a variety of activities, both on and off campus. They can attend classes and study for exams, interact with other students and faculty, explore the city, and engage in fun leisure activities. Players can visit the university campus areas for both universities, which primarily include the dormitories and common areas where campus-specific activities take place. Additionally, there are several lots such as a bar and library that Sims can visit. For Sims who are not interested in living in dormitories but still would like to live in Britechester, there are 3 residential lots.

New Careers

The Sims 4: Discover University Expansion Pack is designed to provide players with a comprehensive university experience that encompasses education and career opportunities. In line with this theme, the pack introduces three new full-time careers - Law, Education, and Engineering. While they are not different from many other full-time careers in terms of gameplay concept, with their specific branches, these careers offer unique paths for Sims to follow, each with its own set of daily tasks, rewards, and requirements.

The Law career is one of the new careers introduced in the expansion pack. It is a full-time career that offers Sims the opportunity to work in the legal field The Law career is split into two branches: the Judge branch and the Private Attorney branch. As this career is not an active career, however, there are not many difficult tasks.

The Judge branch requires high Logic as well as Research and Debate skills, as daily tasks include making rulings. While this career may be considered quite mundane, the rewards for this branch include high pay and various objects, and some exclusive interactions.

The Private Attorney branch involves working as a private attorney and offers a different experience with a focus on social interactions and charisma. The daily tasks include getting new clients and providing legal representation. To get promotions in the Private Attorney branch, Sims need to improve their Charisma and Research and Debate skills. This branch provides a more social experience, making it appealing to players who enjoy engaging with others.

Education Career

The Education Career is a notable addition to The Sims 4 Discover University expansion pack. It offers players the opportunity to experience the life of an educator, with two distinct branches to choose from - Administrative and Professor. This career requires a significant investment in Research and Debate skill, as it is the primary Skill required for promotion in both branches. Similarly to the Law career, the choice between the two branches should depend on whether they prefer Charisma or Logic skill, as the salary and the rewards are rather similar.

The Professor branch requires mastery of Logic and also Research and Debate skills. Although this career path may appear to be routine, it offers substantial rewards. The primary focus of this branch is on imparting knowledge and advancing as a tenured professor. Professors have the ability to enhance their logic by "Plan Lecture" interaction on the computer and giving "Prepared to Teach" moodlet. The Daily Tasks in this branch typically involve writing scholarly papers.

The Administrative branch of the Education Career places an emphasis on Charisma, as well as Research and Debate skills, distinguishing it from the Professor branch. As a work-from-home career, much of an Administrator's tasks will involve utilizing the computer to perform functions such as reviewing budget proposals, planning agendas, and writing recommendation letters. Interactions such as planning an agenda and creating a lesson plan boost confidence and logic, respectively, while several other computer-based tasks increase Research and Debate skills.

Engineer Career

Engineering stands out as a career that offers more functional rewards to those who pursue it than the other two included in the pack. Engineer Career branches into two paths - Computer Engineer and Mechanical Engineer. This career is distinct in that it focuses on the Robotics skill, setting it apart from the Law and Education careers which emphasize the Research and Debate skill.

As a Computer Engineer, Sims will hone their skills in Programming Skill and have the opportunity to craft the reward of Computer Glasses. These glasses provide Sims with the convenience of performing minor computing tasks at any time, anywhere. They also offer the ability to scan other Sims' moods, traits, and emotions. The Computer Glasses can also enhance emotional manipulation abilities, allowing Sims to get a specific moodlet, such as being Focused with more convenience.

The Mechanical Engineering branch offers two functional rewards for Sims who reach levels 8 and 9 respectively. First, Sims will receive the ExoMech Suit which grants the Bionic Body buff, providing a boost to Fitness and Handiness skills. However, this may not be the best choice for those who want to use the Mechanical Arm Cybernetics that the Robotics skill unlocks, as the ExoMech Suit prevents the use of this object. Secondly, Sims will receive the ExoMech Helmet, which provides a permanent Focused boost and hidden bonuses to Logic and Robotics skills when used.

New Afterschool Activities

Discover University introduces two new after-school activities for Sims to pursue - E-Sport Competitor and Soccer Team Player. Both of these activities are university student-exclusive after-school activities that can be joined via phone, computer, or the career tab, and via UBrite Arena.

E-sports Competitor requires Video Gaming and Charisma skills. Sims can receive a grant to become an E-sports competitor and be automatically enrolled in the activity, or they risk losing the grant. Although after-school activities are not typically paid, this activity offers the opportunity to earn money through tournament winnings. Sims can also participate in the activity from the comfort of their own home as long as it is not on a tournament day. Sims who reach the highest level, Level 4, in the E-Sport Competitor will receive a career boost in the Tech Guru career, allowing them to start at Level 5.

Being a Soccer Team Player is more challenging, as it requires both Fitness and Logic skills, as well as building relationships with teammates. To reach the top, Sims must be successful in winning soccer games, which requires them to study plays and read the playbook. Upon reaching Level 4 as a Soccer Team Player, Sims will receive a career boost and have the opportunity to start as a Professional Athlete in the Athlete career path.

Discover University brings back the beloved roommate feature, further immersing players in the college life experience. Sims can automatically fill university housing with roommates, as long as there are enough beds available, or they can choose to rent out their homes or apartments to roommates by placing an ad on their computer or phone. This can be done in any world, regardless of whether the Sim is a university student or not, with roommates sharing a portion of the rent. A total of ten Sims can reside on a single lot, including both the playable household and the roommates.

Potential roommates will visit the lot randomly throughout the day or the following day if the ad was placed at night. Sims can interact with them and choose to accept or reject them as roommates. Once all the beds are filled, the ad will be taken down automatically, but it can also be removed manually. Each roommate is assigned a hidden "archetype" that influences their behavior. Playable Sims can reprimand their roommates for any inappropriate behavior and can dismiss them at any time.

Roommates are uncontrolled NPCs that will take care of their own needs without player intervention, making them a great addition for players who enjoy controlling one Sim while still having multiple Sims in the household. When the playable household visits a community lot, roommates might occasionally tag along. In general, they will leave the lot at various times throughout the day for work or visit other lots.

Student Organizations in The Sims 4: Discover University offer Sims a variety of ways to get involved in college life and make new friends. These pre-made social groups allow Sims to join and participate in various events and activities hosted by the organization. Each organization is unique, with its own set of purposes and events. Joining an organization is easy, simply by speaking with one of its members during the next event they are hosting.

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There are six public organizations that Sims can enroll in, which cater to different interests such as art, academics, and robotics. Three of these are for the Foxbury Institute, namely, The Brainiacs, Bot Savants, and Foxbury Spirit Squad. The other three offered by the University of Britechester are the Art Society, The Debate Guild, and Britechester Spirit Corps. These organizations allow Sims to participate in events and meet up with members, which is perfect for making new friends.

In addition to the public organizations, there is also a hidden seventh organization known as the Secret Society. This exclusive organization is shrouded in mystery and requires a special invitation to join, which requires some steps. It offers Sims the chance to participate in exclusive events and gain special rewards based on their ranking in the organization.

Research & Debate Skill

Rewritten: Research & Debate is a comprehensive skill that maxes out at level 10 and focuses on acquiring information and using it in debates or to influence others. It is straightforward to learn and can be honed using the Research Archive Machine for researching various topics and practicing debates in front of a mirror. Pursuing this skill is highly recommended, as many university degrees demand a high proficiency in Research & Debate, making it easier and more efficient to complete coursework.

Even without enrolling in university, this skill can be extremely useful. As Sims advance through the levels, they will be able to convince others to perform actions such as cleaning, cooking, or even getting a raise from their boss. Additionally, their reading speed will improve, and they'll earn more skill points from reading books. Sims can also earn some Simoleons through this skill by contributing to knowledge on research machines, and participating in professional debates or commentaries at the debate podium, which can also result in fame if players own The Sims 4: Get Famous.

Robotics Skill

The Robotics skill is the other new skill in this expansion, enabling players to create and operate robots and other handy mechanical devices, including the beloved Servo. This skill has a maximum level of 10 and as it grows, more objects become craftable.

Sims who are eager to build and innovate can improve their Robotics skill by reading a book or the Robotics Workstation, though it may be an initial investment. However, it's a worthwhile investment as Sims can sell their creations for a profit. Players should be cautious as the skill comes with its dangers, such as the risk of electrical shock, which can even result in death. Getting shocked by the machine will result in the dazed moodlet, but continued use without caution can lead to a fatal outcome.

Servo is a unique life state in The Sims 4 that can be created using the Robotics skill. This bot acts as a helpful household member, capable of performing tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and repairing objects, much like a butler. Players can customize Servo's appearance and personality traits, including assigning a name and gender, to match their preferences. The behavior module enhancements allow players to instruct Servo to perform specific tasks, and Sims can also interact with the bot to build a relationship.

It's important to note that Servo has its own unique needs, including Fun, Social, Durability, and Charge. While the Fun and Social needs work similarly to normal Sims, Durability, and Charge are unique to Servo. Charge acts similarly to Energy and is gained through similar actions. Servos also require regular tune-ups to maintain their durability and prevent breakdowns. Servos that have reached a level 3 enhancement or higher have the ability to perform self-tuning. Despite its limitations, Servo adds a new level of immersion and gameplay to The Sims 4 and is a valuable addition to any household. Technology and automation enthusiasts will particularly enjoy creating and managing their very own Servo.

Academic Aspiration

The Academic Aspiration in The Sims 4: Discover University expansion pack offers players the opportunity to guide their Sim towards a life focused on education. This aspiration is focused on gaining new knowledge, excelling academically, and experiencing all that university life has to offer. The aspiration is divided into several steps, each with a unique objective to achieve. These steps require a high Research and Debate skill and involve enrolling in university, earning good grades, graduating, and more. While it is a time-consuming aspiration, with a minimum graduation time of 3 Sim weeks, it can also be highly rewarding for making more money.

The Higher Education Reward Trait is a valuable asset for Sims who want to earn more money from academic tasks, both after graduation and while pursuing additional degrees. This trait helps your Sim maximize their earnings from writing papers and contributing knowledge, making it a great source of additional income to complement their regular career.

New Lot Traits And Lot Assignments

The Sims 4: Discover University expansion pack introduces two new lot traits, Study Spot and University Hangout. Study Spot is a highly recommended lot trait that benefits not only university students but also helps Sims of all ages with their homework and enhances skill gains. University Hangout is designed specifically for university students and provides opportunities for unique interactions with other students.

Additionally, this expansion pack brings three new lot assignments, including Foxbury Commons, UBrite Commons, and University Housing. The commons are designated as gathering places for the two universities in Britechester and come pre-made in the world. However, players can also build them in any non-vacation world. Each lot assignment has specific requirements, such as study and hangout spots, cafeteria items, and additional unique needs that align with their primary focus. University housing offers players the possibility to construct new dormitories. Despite the fact that Sims will attend exams or classes at Britechester through a rabbit hole system, it is still possible to establish a remote campus for both schools in a different world.

New CAS And Build/Buy Items

The Sims 4: Discover University offers a vast collection of CAS items that primarily cater to the young adult demographic, offering a wide range of clothing, hair, and accessory options for a variety of styles. From casual everyday wear to formal academic attire, players will have plenty of options to choose from to help their Sims express their unique personalities and fit in with their peers. There are also Facial piercings as accessories and new minimalist tattoos.

The pack also features an extensive list of new Build/Buy items that can help players create functional and stylish university dorms and houses. With a focus on student life and academic settings, players will find a wide range of desks, chairs, bookcases, and other furniture items designed to help their Sims study and pursue their academic interests. Additionally, players can also find a variety of new decorative items such as posters, rugs, and more to make their Sims' living spaces truly their own.

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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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The Sims 4 Discover University FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers about the new expansion.

Discover University releases November 15 for PC and December 17 for Xbox One and Playsttion 4 consoles.

The Sims 4 developers held a Q&A session with Game Changers and have provided us a lot of details about how systems work in Discover University. I've directly taken a few of those answers and reworded/added my own based on things I learned from the gameplay livestream, in order to help people decide if this is an Expansion they'll want.

Other Discover University Guides

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• Discover University Review
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• Research and Debate Skill - Convince Others & Debate Guild
• Robotics and Cybernetics
• Student Organizations (University Groups)
• New Lot Traits : Study Spot and University Student Hang Out
• The Secret Society of Britechester

Attending University

How can my Teen prepare for University? Teens can make themselves more eligible for distinguished degrees by getting good grades and earning skill levels. They can also apply for scholarships about a week before turning to Young Adults and can then enroll in University immediately upon age-up.

How do I pay for University. Does the Expansion include student loans? Sims do have the option of taking out student loans, which have about a 5% interest rate. Failing to pay student loans' minimum payment may result in repossession of objects from their home. Sims can also apply for Scholarships, which can be skill, need (low income), and location-based among other factors.

Can I pay my way through school? No, as it is a one-time payment at the beginning of the term. If you do not have enough money, you can take out a student loan. You could simulate paying your way through by saving up for school, just can't pay as you go. To some extent, this'd be more like real life anyway.

A student studying in Discover University.

How does applying for University work for Teens and Up? Sims can start applying to universities from about a week before they age up into a Young Adult all the way up through Elder. Your Sim's application goes to both Universities and you may choose which University and degree to pursue once your Sim gets their acceptance letter. Sims will need to apply before they can enroll in University classes, but may be offered scholarships they didn't apply for if they are accepted into enough distinguished degrees.

Where do Sims live while attending? You can choose to either live at home with your Sim's family (or on their own) and attend off-campus or choose to move into a dorm (University Housing flagged lot). Moving into a dorm will add on to the costs of tuition and may increase the amount of student loans you need to take out.

How long is a term or semester? A term requires a Sim to complete 5 weekday classes. If their first day was a Monday, they'd be done on Friday. If you started mid-week, you'd be done on the 5th weekday.

How long does it take to graduate? It takes 12 completed courses to graduate. A Sim can complete up to 4 core courses per term if they do not take an elective. Taking the max four classes, it would take 3 terms to graduate. It turns out electives do count toward the 12 you need. It can take up to 12 terms to graduate if you only took one course each term.

What's the difference between distinguished degrees and normal degrees? Distinguished degrees have higher grade (high school) and skill requirements. Sims can be turned down applying for one. There's both a normal and distinguished degree for each type. What differs is which school offers the distinguished variant - Foxbury tends to have the tech and science degrees, while Britechester has the arts and literature type degrees.

Can I be a part-time student? Yes. It's possible to choose how many classes you take, and you can attend from off-campus (in your Sim's family home).

Are there active classes or are they all rabbit-holes? All classes are rabbit holes, but there are organizations on campus that provide some activities for Sims (such as the Art, Robotics, and Debate Clubs). Outside the classroom, Sims need to prepare term papers, presentations, and study in order to do well in a class.

Do we have homework? Sims will have homework similar to high school, but also need to often complete some form of final project before the end of the term. This can be a presentation or term paper. You're provided a presentation board for the former, and can use it to practice. When your Sim writes a term paper, you'll have a general idea on its quality level.

Players can live in the new town of Britechester like normal, or attend University there either off-campus or in a dorm.

Do Sims age during University? Yes, they age normally and time passes while in University.

What happens if I switch households (or play another Sim)? Changing households while in University will see time pass normally, and the Sim will get average progress in their classes. The non-played student will need to be re-enrolled manually to resume progress toward graduation.

Can I romance professors? Professors are regular Sims, so many of the things you can do can be done with them. You may have higher success asking for extra credit by being on friendly terms but no systems are present that benefit from a romantic relationship.

What do I get for graduation? Are there extra trait slots? No extra trait slots, but Sims do get a trait indicating they are a graduate for each degree they completed. This will give them bonuses when joining career tracks that benefit from that degree. They'll start at a higher level (and may even select a branch from the get-go), get faster Paid Time Off days, and gain better work performance. Therefore, with a degree you can take more time off while also gaining promotions and overmax much faster than Sim who doesn't have a degree.

Can I return for another degree? As long as your Sim's willing to pay or eligible for scholarships, you can return to University as many times as you like.

Can I switch degrees? You can indeed switch degrees, but only between semesters (as far as I understand).

What happens if I do badly in University? You can fail individual classes and need to take them again, and may be put on academic probation if you are doing poorly in all classes.

Does Lifespan Length Matter? No. It will still take the same number of credits to finish a degree.

Can I have a job while I attend University? Yes. The game lets you, but you will still be expected to be in class during work hours. But with careful selection, you might manage to do both (for example taking a part time job that is only in the evenings. The freelancer career was proposed as a good way to do side work while attending University as well.

Britechester is home to a Secret Society.

Are there sororities/fraternities in Discover University? No. There are no fraternities, but it's possible to create a dorm where every Sim is required to be in the same organization (such as robotics club) or be of the same gender.

Can my Sims get pregnant while attending University? Your sims can get pregnant while at University, but if you're living in University Housing, you will be encouraged to move somewhere that you can better care for your child. This will not kick you out of the university classes, you will still be enrolled until the end of the term where you will be able to choose to enroll again or wait.

Dorms and Roommates

Can I build my own dorms? Yes. You can reconstruct the penthouse level of the dorm buildings and customize everything inside, though University Housing lots have specific requirements. A penthouse-based lot would require a trash chute, for instance. In cases of making frat house type dorms, you need an appropriate number of beds for the amount of Sims who will live there and if tagged University Housing, only Sims attending that specific University will be able to live in the dorm. You can choose to make dorms sort of like fraternities, by making it male or female only and additionally require everyone to be in the same University Organization (like Robotics Society).

Can I Modify Dorms? Only if there are no active Sims in the dorm. If you're willing to cheat, you can make modifications with bb.enablefreebuild cheat. The majority of dorm customization is done via live-draggable objects. There is a kiosk where you can purchase bicycles, microwaves, mini-fridges, and numerous decorative objects like rugs, pennants, and posters with which you can customize a dorm.

How does roommates work? Roommates is a new feature with the pack and allows your Sim to put an ad out for a roommate. Applicants will show up and you'll be able to choose among them, or ask another Sim if they'd like to room up with you. Roommates pay a portion of the household's bill. Roommates are NPC's meaning they can't be controlled. Dorms make use of the Roommates system but it is not exclusive to them.

How many Roommates can I have? Up to ten total Sims, though this doesn't relax the 8-sim household limit. If you have a full 8-Sim household, you can actually still have two Roommates.

Can my Sim's child (or pet) come live with me in the dorm (speaking of the toddler shown in the gameplay trailer)? While Sims are free to visit the campus and dorms, for dorms specifically all students living in a dorm must be attending the same University. You'd need to stay in residential housing in order to have your Sim in the same household with their child. This is off-campus attendance. Similarly pets like cats and dogs can't live in the dorm.

World and Other Features

There are three new careers in The Sims 4 Discover University: Education, Engineering, and Law.

Are there any new traits or aspirations in this pack? No, there aren't any new Traits. However, there is a new Aspiration in knowledge "Academic" which means a Sim wants to get a degree and a Career. I'm afraid it's more of a tutorial hand holding type but we haven't seen any details. Just those two things seems to imply it'll have basic, "enroll in University and finish a semester" type requirements.

Are there new Skills? There is a robotics skill we know a good bit about (see its section below). A second skill also exists, " Research and Debate " which increases study speeds, presentation and term paper completion times, and the speed at which Sims read books. You can learn to convince others to do things and debate in the Debate Guild University Organization.

Can you live in Britechester without attending University? Yes. You can make any of the lots into a residential lot in manage worlds and live there, and there are some existing homes to move into.

Are bicycles usable outside Britechester? Yes. You can ride a bicycle anywhere, not just on campus at the University.

Are there features usable by Sims not attending University? Sims can pursue the robotics skill, visit events on campus, and sit in (for a fee) on skill classes at the University. The roommates system can also be used when not attending.

Who can play Soccer? There's a new soccer ball that children through elder can kick around by themselves or with other Sims. However, only Sims actively enrolled in University can participate in the soccer team after-school activity.

Are there new Lot Traits? There are two new Lot Traits, but they are only of benefit to students. The Study Spot trait makes Sims less fatigued from studying and helps with skill gains. University Hang Out encourages student Sims to visit that lot and makes food and drink cheaper.

What are the new Careers in this pack, and do I need a degree to use them? You do not need a degree in order to pursue the new Careers (nor any other Career, such as Doctor). The new careers are Education, Law, and Engineering and all three have two distinct branches mid-way through.

Are the new Careers rabbit holes? Yes, but they can take advantage of the work from home mechanic based on what I've heard. It's not 100% confirmed, but was mentioned in the livestream.

What's this Secret Society? A secret society gathering was shown in my summary of the livestream, but only briefly. They were gathering in the woods. When approached by the Sim, they told her it was a special gardening club meeting and left in a hurry. Sims who want to learn about the Secret Society might research it on the computer and go from there. We don't yet know what benefits there may be to being in this exclusive club. We do know that there are three ranks of the secret society, and you unlock their totally cool robes when you advance.

Robotics and Servo

A Sim building a Servo unit, a special Robot that can join your household in The Sims 4 Discover University.

How do I learn Robotics? Do I need to attend University? No. You don't need to attend University to learn the Robotics skill. You simply need begin working at the Robotics Workstation or to purchase a Robotics skill book.

What are the robotics arm and such that Sims are wearing in the trailer? This is new robotics skill related wearable technology that helps Sims to craft faster and prevents injuries while working at the Robotics Workstation.

Does Servo take up a household slot? Yes. Servo is basically a new life state, though a Sim needs to hit high level Robotics Skill in order to unlock it.

What are Servo's Motives (Needs) Servo has both a durability and charge need, along with fun and social. They do not have hunger or bladder motives.

Can Servo attend University or Learn Robotics? Servo is able to learn skills like a regular Sim, so you can make a robot army if you wish. They are a lot like a regular Sim in other ways and can additionally attend University. They don't discriminate, but might I recommend Foxbury Institute?

Can Servo Die? Yes. Servo can die if left with 0 durability for some time. You get time to repair it, but failing to repair a Servo can result in him decaying into a junk pile.

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What happens if I don't get the scholarship I applied for? What do I have to do in order to get it?

Use the guide on this page (click) to help you.

Can you change Dorm housing ?

After each semester when you have to re-enroll you can pick new housing if you want to.

I had a sim enroll and they accidentally merged with the Fletcher household. I didn’t wanna control both so i moved my sim out. I tried to move her back into the dorms and can’t since it’s only available through enrollment but i have no idea how to re enroll or even drop out. I am very close to snapping my laptop in half please help.

load an older save and just move fletcher out instead i guess lol thats what i just did

I got the same problem :(

Next time that happens use cheats to remove the 'extra' sim from your household. enable testingcheats on then shift-click the sim and choose 'remove from household'.

Try moving your sim back into a dorm from the Manage World options.

Enrolled in university, decided to live at home, now I’ve enrolled I’ve changed my mind and want to move into university housing but can’t, any cheat that will allow me to move into a dorm after enrolment?

I don't think there is a cheat for that and haven't figured out a workaround myself either yet. It's really frustrating to end up in the wrong housing or on the wrong lot.

how do I drop out or change university

Look on your sims phone, you can drop out of uni there.

I don’t see the option anywhere! :(

You can not add Sims back to dorms if you have to move out because “University Housing is only available through enrollment.” Unless there is a manual cheat, they will have to wait until next term to move back into a dorm.

Another thing I noticed was the new storage chests are bugged. They retain ownership from the household they were brought in, Sims who move out with items in the trunk will not be able to remove the items from the trunk in another household. Even if those items were originally founded or crafted by that Sim.

Very sad about the chests, thank you for the heads up and I have tested this for myself and can confirm, chests are not good to move between households. It's best to travel between household with your sims items in their personal or household inventory, buy a new chest on arriving at your sims new home and transfer all the items out of your personal sims inventory or household inventory back into them as that way you do not lose control of the items. *sigh*

How can i drop one or two courses without dropping out of university?

I would like to re enroll my sims since i'm disqualified for the distinguished degrees. I've heard that deleting acceptance letter might do the job but I don't know how to. Please help. Thanks

There is a 7 day cool down on reapply to university so spend that time raising skills levels so that the next application is successful. I doubt if deleting the letter would help as the cool-down is coded to work regardless if you receive the letter in a sims mailbox of the pop-up notification from checking on a PC.

This guide as all the details on what skills are needed for which degree

Degrees, Skills and Scholarships

Hi, how do you get the extra credit for doing organization activities? My sim has been to every meeting but doesn’t have the credit yet.

They should get credit at every meeting and also for completing the tasks. Sounds like your game is bugged sadly.

Does anyone know if you lose your deactivated servo if you move dorm rooms or universities .. i've crafted one but not activated him because i dont believe i can living on campus and was planning on moving to britechester from foxbury at the end of this degree but i cant seem to move my servo into the chest or personnel inventory does this mean i lose him when i move ...please tell me this aint so lol he took some work to make lol

I suggest saving before moving then if the servo does not come with you then just quit without saving.

will have to i did that when i tried to dismantle him to see if i could get the parts i put into him back so i can remake him on a house lot but you only get back like 1 Computer Chip n 4 Mechanism's which sucks seeing as how it took like 12 CC's n 18 Mech's to make him

Might have been better to just activate the servo and then he would have become part of your household and you could have moved with it to your next house.

How do you enroll two sims together? into the same university and into the same dorm and still control them both?

I wanted to enroll two friends together but don't know how

If your sims are living in the same house just have both of them apply and then in turn enroll both of them to the same university and place them into the same housing option. Be sure to place the second sim in the exact same lot as if you make a mistake the only way to fix it is to quit without saving and try again. So SAVE before enrolling! You will need to go back to the original household lot to enroll the second sim through the manage worlds options.

If your sims are not in the same household, I would move them in together as there are some issues with trying to merge two different households through the uni enrollment procedure.

can you enroll 3 sims into university?

You can enroll up to 8 sims into university at a time as that is the limit on a household. You just have to enroll them one at a time using Manage Worlds menu to go back to your original household to enroll the next Sim each time. Remember to place them all in the exact same University Housing lot as you enroll each of your Sims or you will not be able to play them all at the same time and you can not switch between uni housing lots any other way except during enrolling.

Anyone else having an issue with students not being able to order food from the new cafeteria table

Does the Study Spot lot trait also help with homework for children and teens, or does it only affect university students? Same for the Research & Debate Skill, does it affect teen homework completion time?

Can someone help me please, I created a new university housing lot for britechester and it fulfils all requirements. When trying to move in my sim during enrolment it doesn't come up as an option. Any ideas on why?

Have you got it selected/registered for the university your Sim is enrolled in? Also moving between Uni Housing lots at the end of one semester and the beginning of another can be a little glitchy.

Help please. My sim is living in the “Best of friends” dorm and they gave me two extra sims to control. I don’t want to control them. Is there a way I can remove them from my control panel or something?

Enable testingcheats on then shift-click the Sim and chose 'Remove from household'.

How do i "go to office hours"

You check for office hours on your Sims Phone then click on one of the uni campus buildings and choose the option from there to go 'visit the professor', or something similar. It's not so much a place as just an in-game time availability/unlock. Your Sim can also email their professors for their current academic status/levels if that's what you are trying to check up on.

I can't get my Sim to get to class on time. I have to wait until the "Go to Class" is showing under the Class Schedule in the Career panel. Once that shows up the class has already started and then my Sim is always late once they go from the Dorm and runs to school.

Sounds like this bug: Sim Misses Class . You can work around it by sending your Sim to stand outside the correct building and then as soon as the Go To Class button appears click it and they will vanish instantly into the rabbit hole class and so not be late.

As a young adult, if I go live in “University Housing” do I loose my current lot? Or does it stay there until I chose to live at home again?

If you are playing a single Sim you lose your lot when you move that Sim into Uni Housing and can buy it back again as part of the process of leaving uni but your Sim needs to have enough money to do that.

If you are playing a few Sims you split the household up as part of the process of taking one Sim to uni but can add them back into their original household as part of the process of leaving uni if you want to.

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The Sims 4 Discover University Cheats

Do you have Sims 4: Discover University installed? If so, you might want to have some handy university cheats up your sleeve to elevate your Sims 4 experience! Read on to learn different cheat codes and find out what they can do for your gameplay.

Sims 4 Discover University EP: Higher Education, Student Organisations & More

The Sims 4: Discover University was released in 2019, and introduced our Sims to campus life. The EP brings 3 full-time careers, 2 part-time jobs, and 2 new skills. Ambitious Sims who wish to enroll in University can pick 13 cool programs, and get distinguished degrees. Sims can live in University housing or study off-campus . Some, who are up for some extra engagement at university can join organizations, and even become a part of a secret society.

There is a new amazing life state, Servo, a robot that can be built and become a legit family member. And the good news? All these EP features can be unlocked with special university cheats! So, let’s get into it!

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How To Enable Cheats In Sims 4?

Before we explore the world of Discover University cheats, it’s essential to enable cheats in the game first. To do that, start playing an active household. Then, open a cheat bar in the upper left corner by pressing these buttons at the same time:

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• PlayStation – L1 + L2 + R1 + R2
• Xbox – LT + RT + LB + RB

When the cheat box appears, type testingcheats true (or testingcheats on ) and hit Enter. Your cheats are now successfully enabled, and you can now start typing Dicover University cheats!

1. Career Cheats: Engineering, Law And Education

Discover University’s expansion pack features 3 new carers:  Engineering, Law, and Education . Like with all other careers in Sims 4, you can totally promote your Sim with cheats. The first thing you need to do is get your Sim a job in a desired career. Then, use a cheat to help them rank up. These are the Discover University cheats for promotion: 

• Education career  – careers.promote Education  
• Engener Career  – careers.promote Engineering
• Law Career –  careers.promote Law  

Each of the three triggers promotion one level at a time. So, for instance, if your Sim is level 5 in the Education field, and you want to help them reach level 10 in either branch, you’ll need to type the cheat 5 times to get to the final rank. Or you can sabotage them and  demote  them using a similar cheat. To demote Sims,  just replace the word promote with demote  in the cheat, and they will regress to the previous career level. For instance, to demote a Sim in the Engineer career, just type  careers.demote Engineering.

2. After-school Activities: E-sports And Soccer

Students at university can also join two after-school activities (part-time careers): e-sports competitor and soccer player. Although unpaid, both can boost career success later. Both have 4 levels, and can be promoted and demoted with cheats. Here are the promotions cheats (to demote, just replace the word ”promote” with ”demote”):

• Soccer Team – careers.promote soccer
• E-sports – careers.promote e-sports

If your Sim is diligent enough to reach level 4 in the e-sports competitor career, they will get a seasoned gamer reward trait. Or, you can just give them this trait with one Discover University cheat:

• Seasoned Gamer reward traits –  traits.equip_trait trait_SeasonedGamer

3. Discover University Cheats For Skills: Robotics Skill And Debate Skill

There are two skills that come with the Discover University EP, and these are the Robotics skill and the Research and Debate skill . Both are major skills and have 10 levels for Sims to conquer. The first one is a key skill for an Engineering career, and mastering the second one is essential for advancing in a Law or Education career. Luckily, there are also Discover University cheats that can help Sims nail these in no time:

• Robotics skill cheat –  Stats.Set_Skill_Level Major_Robotics #  
• Research and Debate skill –  Stats.set_Skill_level Major_ResearchDebate #

For these cheats to work, simply replace the # symbol at the end of the cheat with any number from 1-10, depending on what skill level you want your Sim to reach. So, if you want to max out the robotics skill, just type  Stats.Set_Skill_Level Major_Robotics 10,  and your Sim will master this skill! 

4. Servo Cheats: Buy A Servo Or Turn Your Sim Into A Robot

Servo is a new life state that comes with the Discover University EP. Thanks to some handy Discover University cheats, we can easily turn our Sims into a Servo, or revert them back to normal. You can craft a servo using a Robotics Workstation. You will need crafting supplies to do so, which can also be generated with cheats. These are the cheats:

• To turn a Sim into a Servo:  traits.equip_trait trait_Humanoid_Robots_MainTrait
• To revert them to normal:  traits.remove_trait trait_Humanoid_Robots_MainTrait
• To spawn crafting supplies – Have testingcheats true activated, and Shift+click on the Robotics Workstation to spawn supplies .

Alternatively, if you’d like to purchase a crafted Servo from the Build/Buy debug you can do so with bb.showhiddenobjects cheat.

5. Enroll In University With Cheats

There are two campuses in the world of Britechester : the University of Britechester and the Foxbury Insitute, and each has a specific set of programs. Sims who want to enroll in University can do so with university cheats. To enroll your Sim, all you need is  testingcheats true  cheat enabled.  Shift+click  on your Sim, and choose Pack Cheats > Expansion Packs > EPO8 University > University Debug Menu > Enroll to University .

This will take you directly to the enroll menu, where you can select the best enrollment option for your Sim. If you need money for enrollment just use money cheats before you enroll them.

To elevate your experience with schools in Sims 4, check out the Education Overhaul mod  here !

6. Getting University Degrees With Cheats

There are 13 unique university programs Sims can opt for, and university cheats can help them get any degree and graduate in just a few minutes! There are four types of degrees for each program: standard, standard with honors, distinguished, and distinguished with honors. You can choose whichever you like for your Sim, and they don’t even have to be enrolled . The best option is to get distinguished degrees , which are underlined in the table below. Some distinguished degrees are from Britechester (BA), and some from Foxbury (BS).

If you wanted to, you could totally stack and give your Sim as many degrees as you like . However, you just need to use one cheat per program, depending on what degree you are aiming for. To check their list of degrees and see if the cheat worked, just go to the Simology panel and scroll to find degrees. So, these are the Discover University cheats for degrees, and a cheat for Sims who want to complete a mixology course:

7. University Organisation Cheats

If your Sim is already in an organization, there are some Discover University cheats that can help them rank up right away. Be mindful and use cheats for the organizations from your Sim’s school (Britechester or Foxbury). Here is a full list of cheats:

To rank up to level 2, just replace # at the end of the cheat with 166. To rank up to level 3, replace # at the end of the cheat with 333. For these university cheats to work, your Sim needs to be a member of an organization first to rank up. For instance, if they have joined the Britechester Art Society, and you want them to reach level 2, just type  Stats.Set_Stat RankedStatistic_CollegeOrganization_Progress_ArtSociety 166.  It works for every student.

Unlock University Cheats With All Cheats Mod!

If you have the All Cheats Mod by TwistedMexi installed, you can access some additional university cheats. These can help Sims graduate, give them degrees, or instantly join organizations.

University cheats for getting degrees and finishing terms:

• University.Finish_Term –  Instantly makes Sim finish the term.
• University.Graduate –  Instantly makes Sim graduate with a perfect GPA.
• University.Accept_all_Degrees  – Allows Sims to join distinguished programs you aren’t qualified for.
• University.Award_all_Degrees  – Instantly gives your Sim every degree.

Cheats for joining organisations:

So, these were all Discover University cheats compiled in one place. They are real time-savers and will help you get the most out of life at University or features that come with the EP. Try them out yourself, and happy simming!

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The degree cheats dont work for me 🤷‍♀️ when i put in the cheat and hit enter, nothing happens

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How do I get my presentation board for university back?

Okay so somehow I lost my presentation board for discover university and I can't get it back. I tried to duplicate it from someone else but that doesn't work and unlike the homework, you can't buy one from the little uni store on the campus. It's also not in my inventory. really need it to pass the semester I think and I don't know how to get a new one. Does anyone know how to get it back?

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