SimU: Academic Life—Release Candidate
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.
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.
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.
🌐Lot 51's Core Library
📁midnitetech_modlibrary
Please download the latest versions of the above. I just updated my modlibrary to include the tuning for this mod.
Early Access: This post goes public on the 9th February 2026
Willow Creek access begins on 26th January 2026
