Sims can attend their college of choice withThe Sims 4: Discover University, make new friends, increase their skills, and graduate with a degree. University is an important decision for Sims who seek higher education, and luckily they have numerous choices for what they want their study focus to be while attending.
Degrees are one of the main gameplay features inDiscover Universityand are earned by passing the required classes.So, naturally, Sims will have to be on their best behavior regarding the coursework if they want to graduate, but it is well worth the effort for the benefits of earning a degree. So, let’s review everything there is to know about degrees inThe Sims 4, including the different kinds, how they function, and where they are offered.
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What Are Degrees?
Degrees are university majors that highlight specific skills. There are thirteen possible degrees for Sims to earn. Whenever Simsenroll in a university, they are prompted to pick their degree, choose their classes, decide on lodging, and pay for the semester. Each degree requires twelve credits that are earned through classes. Sims can take a maximum of four courses and a minimum of one each semester.
All degrees have several career options where Sims get sign-on bonuses, better entry positions, easier promotions, and higher pay overall. In addition, Sims who join careers with more than one branch,like Engineer, can choose which branch they want and get a jump start into it.
Distinguished Degrees
The two universities, Foxbury Institute and University of Britechester offer the same degrees, but each has a focus area that allows them to offer different Distinguished Degrees. For example, Britechester is more of a liberal arts school, whileFoxbury excels at technologyand science.
Distinguished Degrees are more prestigious versions of the standard degrees and are not available to all Sims. Whenever a Sim applies to a university, their acceptance letter will contain which, if any, Distinguished Degrees they can enroll in. Distinguished Degrees are unlockedbased on skill leveland high school achievements. Those who graduate with a Distinguished Degree get better sign-on bonuses when they join a career.
How to Enroll in a Degree
Sims can enroll in a degree inThe Sims 4at a computer or mailbox. Choose the University menu and select Apply to Universities. Sims can also apply for scholarships from the same menu; certainhigh school afterschool activitieslike the Scouts offer scholarships, so it is good to participate if players know they plan to send their Sims to college. There are also scholarships based on income and location.
It takes approximately three in-game days for Sims to receive their acceptance letter, or they can check its status online from their phone or computer. Once they do, they can enroll and choose their university and degree.
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The Sims 4: Discover Universityis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.
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