15th July 2025: Updated to fix a few reported issues, like Sims waiting too long for results and not receiving degrees etc. SimU now requires my modlibrary alone, and you MUST get the latest version, linked in the description. Please read the User Guide to see how to ensure you don't lose any progress if your Sim is midway through a module.21st June 2026: Tweaked some tuning to ensure Sims receive their degree in their own name24th May 2026: A few users have been having issues with the final exam, so I've tweaked it. Thank you to Neetya and Sleepygirlglam for letting me know!20th April 2026: Fixed some typos
17th April 2026: Reduced skill gain for the sketchpad interactions. 15th April 2026: Fixed an interaction showing in the social pie menu that should have been set as a cheat. Also, fixed career jumps not working for my custom careers. (Thank you to Jo for letting me know.)
9th April 2026: Fixed a String error, incorrectly showing a Biology degree with honors (physical certificate) as without. If you already have your Biology degree, I've added a cheat to reissue the degree. (Shift+Click Computer → SimU Cheats → Award Honors Degree.) Thank you to Jaylow7 for your report!
5th April 2026: Updated to 32-bit instance IDs for the Royalty & Legacy dlc (prevents dropped careers). If your Sim already had the career, a one-time LE may occur on the first load only.
Also added a shorter course, with 3 modules, and added some new cheats. You will need to rejoin SimU, but you can register for free and skip ahead with the new cheats. See the user guide for more info. I also added a new script to modlibrary also, offering a confirmation to stop accidental module deletion.
Make sure to delete the old version, as the file names have changed.
11th March 2026: Fixed issue with the Practice Programming objective not completing. Added Cheats as 'cheat' instead of 'debug'.4th February 2026: Updated for the 2/3/2026 PC: 1.121.342.1030 / Mac: 1.121.342.1230 patch
26th January 2026:
• Now available for all tiers• Edited 2-step objectives as a fallback in case of accidental deletion of the required object. • Changed framed degree and diploma to match the style of those from DU/HSY. Made the final degree mechanics flow better and more robustly so. • Prevented the final exam from being canceled if another interaction was queued up. • Added a cheats menu (under Sim → SimU Cheats to quickly complete a module or add a degree trait).
Ever since I released SimU: Online Degrees & Skill Classes almost 2 years ago, I've learned so much, and I've been wanting to do more with it since. So here's the release candidate: a brand-new mod, built from scratch, that includes a TON of features. And the best part? It's 100% Base Game Compatible, with full mod and pack compatibility too.
I've literally worked on this mod for a few months, so I'm asking please not to share on 🏴☠ sites/apps. I'm releasing it fully after 3 weeks, but the first week is reserved for bug testing. I want to be sure any minor issues are ironed out before its full release. This is not an update to the original SimU—it’s a completely new system designed to feel intentional, flexible, and genuinely rewarding.
SimU transforms higher education into something that actually feels academic: structured, self-paced, and shaped by effort rather than arbitrary timers.
✨ What’s included:
13 fully custom degree programmes, each with their own focus and progression
6 modules per degree, featuring custom coursework and assignments
No deadlines—progress at your own pace, with rewards for dedication
Honors outcomes for Sims who consistently put the work in
Custom Academic Skill that unlocks new study methods, interactions, and opportunities
Career boosts tied to your degree results
Study groups & rabbit hole activities for realistic academic routines
Custom textbooks & coursework notebooks to anchor everything in gameplay
An unlockable career for Sims who excel at Academic Aptitude
Learn ANY Skill without having to enroll for a degree—just pay the one-off registration fee to access the available tools!
Study for your GED online if your Sim drops out of High School. I've included the option to drop out via a Computer → High School, so that Teens can easily pick up their education online, as that's only currently available if you have High School Years.
Every interaction, notification, and objective has been written to feel realistic while keeping with The Sims style. All icons are Maxis Match and are either directly from the game or edits of game icons.
I have written a guide to the mod here, which has more information if you would like to take a look.
Early access is available to Patrons now, with a full public release coming soon once final testing wraps up.
Thank you, as always, for supporting my work—SimU genuinely wouldn’t exist without you.
~midnitetech💚
PS. I know I've mentioned it, but again, please don't share this on 🏴☠ sites early. I've put so much work into it, and it would be really disheartening to see it shared like that. I will release it for free, and if you aren't in the right tier to playtest it, just shoot me a message.
⚠️Required Mods & DLC:
❗Conflicts:
None
Download to C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods (Script files must be no more than 1 folder deep).