**Game Information:**
- Title: The Sims 2 University
- Developer: Maxis
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: March 1, 2005 (North America), March 3, 2005 (Europe)
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS
**Overview:**
The Sims 2 University is the first expansion pack for The Sims 2, which is the sequel to the popular life simulation game, The Sims. This expansion introduces a college-themed gameplay experience, allowing Sims to pursue higher education and experience campus life.
**Features:**
1. College Campus: The expansion adds a new college campus with various university buildings, dormitories, and facilities where Sims can attend classes and socialize.
2. Education: Sims can enroll in college and choose from several majors. They attend classes, complete assignments, and take exams to advance in their chosen fields.
3. Social Interactions: Sims can join different social groups, such as nerds, jocks, and rebels, each with its unique activities and benefits.
4. New Objects and Activities: University-themed objects and activities are added, including musical instruments, arcade games, and new interactions.
5. Influence and Reputation: Sims can gain influence and reputation based on their actions and choices in college, affecting their relationships with other Sims.
**Gameplay:**
In The Sims 2 University, players have the option to send their young adult Sims to college. Once enrolled, Sims can choose from various majors, attend classes, complete assignments, and prepare for exams. Academic performance determines their grades and progress towards graduation.
Players can guide their Sims through university life, encouraging them to join social groups, participate in extracurricular activities, and build relationships with other students. The expansion introduces new social interactions and activities unique to the college setting.
As Sims attend college, they can gain influence and reputation based on their behavior. This reputation can lead to various benefits or consequences, depending on how well Sims handle themselves during their time on campus.
**System Requirements (PC):**
The following are the minimum system requirements to run The Sims 2 University expansion on PC:
- OS: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10
- Processor: 1.0 GHz processor or equivalent
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: 32 MB Video Card with support for DirectX 9.0c
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: At least 3.5 GB of free space
