Learning with Purpose
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
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Lowell, MA 01854-2874
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Fax: 978-934-3086
admissions@uml.edu
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HOW DO YOU FEEL
ABOUT THE JOURNEY AHEAD?
MAJORS
College of Fine Arts, Humanities &
Social Sciences
American Studies
General
Thematic Option
Criminal Justice*
Economics
English
Creative Writing
Literature
Journalism & Professional Writing
Theatre Arts
Fine Arts
Art
Design
History
General
Art History
Liberal Arts (requires two options)
Art History
Asian Studies
Comparative Arts
Cultural Studies
Economics
Education
English
Environment & Society
Gender Studies
History
Languages
Legal Studies
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre Arts
Writing
Modern Languages
French
Spanish
Spanish & French
Spanish & Italian
Music Business
Music Performance
Instrumental
Vocal
Music Studies
Instrumental (leads to M.Ed.)*
Vocal (leads to M.Ed.)*
Peace & Conflict Studies*
Philosophy
General
Communication & Critical Thinking
Art & Religious Studies
Political Science
Psychology*
Sociology
Sound Recording Technology
College of Health Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science
Exercise Physiology (may lead to D.P.T.)
Nursing
Nutritional Science
Public Health
Community Health/Health Promotion
Environment/Occupational Health &
Health Sciences
College of Sciences
Biology*
Bioinformatics*
Biotechnology*
Ecology*
Chemistry
Forensic Science
Computer Science*
Bioinformatics/Cheminformatics*
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
*Accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s program available
Set Your
Course.
Environmental Geoscience
Atmospheric Science (Meteorology)
Mathematics*
Applied Computational*
Business Applications*
Bioinformatics*
Computer Science*
Probability & Statistics*
Teaching*
Mathematics Bachelor of Arts
Physics*
Optics*
Radiological Health*
Francis College of Engineering
Chemical Engineering*
Biological Engineering*
Nanomaterials Engineering*
Nuclear Engineering*
Paper Engineering*
Civil & Environmental Engineering*
Computer Engineering*
Electrical Engineering*
Mechanical Engineering*
Plastics Engineering*
Manning School of Business
Business Administration
Accounting*
Entrepreneurship*
Finance*
International Business*
Management Information Systems*
Management*
Marketing*
Supply Chain & Operations Management*
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MAYBE YOU HAVE A CLEAR DESTINATION. MAYBE YOU’RE SEARCHING FOR ONE. EITHER WAY,
WE OFFER YOU AN OUTSTANDING COLLEGE EXPERIENCE THAT WILL SERVE YOU WELL WHEREVER
YOU GO FROM HERE.
AT UMASS LOWELL, YOU’LL HAVE PLENTY OF OPTIONS TO EXPLORE. YOU’LL HAVE PERSONAL
SUPPORT FOR ACHIEVING WHATEVER YOUR GOALS MAY BE OR BECOME. YOU’LL DEVELOP THE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED TO SUCCEED. YOU’LL BE LEARNING WITH PURPOSE.
BY THE TIME YOU GRADUATE YOU’LL BE READY TO TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE WORLD, CONFIDENT
IN WHAT YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE AND ACHIEVE. BUT IT WON’T END THERE BECAUSE LEARNING
WITH PURPOSE IS THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME.
Graduate School of Education
Minor in Education*
Pre-law, pre-med and other pre-professional advising is
available to interested students in any major.
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Graduate with experience in your field. Bridge the gap between understanding
a concept and applying it. Discover the power of learning through using what
you know outside the classroom in co-ops, internships, clinical experiences,
MALLORY MULLIGAN,
research and service-learning. You’ll work in professional settings. You’ll address
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real problems. You’ll develop real skills.
AS AN UNDERGRADUATE, MALLORY ENJOYED PAID ACCOUNTING CO-OP JOBS
AT JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE IN BOSTON AND AT WELCH WELDING AND
These experiences will be an important part of your résumé. They can also
TRUCKING IN NORTH CHELMSFORD, WHICH RESULTED IN A LONG-TERM, PART-
teach you as much about yourself as about the work you’ll do.
TIME POSITION. MALLORY CREDITS HER UNDERGRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE
WITH HELPING HER LAND A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SUMMER ACCOUNTING
POSITION AT ERNST & YOUNG AND ADMISSION TO GRADUATE SCHOOL.
Six months before graduating, Mallory had
a job and a place at graduate school.
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“I learned a lot about opportunities
in broadcasting as an intern for the
Red Sox. Plus, I made lifelong friends
and created stories I’ll tell for the
rest of my life.”
The world is not one-dimensional and neither are you. Explore varied academic
RYAN LIEBEL,
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interests, combine them in inventive ways or choose an interdisciplinary major
MAJORS: ENGLISH, JOURNALISM AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING
or minor. Get involved in the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and
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FIRST ENROLLED AS A MUSIC BUSINESS MAJOR, RYAN FOUND HIS WAY TO
THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT THROUGH 91.5 WUML, THE UNIVERSITY’S
STUDENT-RUN RADIO STATION, WHERE HE PROGRESSED FROM INTERN, TO DJ,
TO CO-PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR. HIS RADIO EXPERIENCE LED TO A SUMMER
become a creative problem-solver. But don’t stop there. UMass Lowell’s diverse
community and high-energy campus life will help you make connections—
across disciplines, across campus, across the region. In the meantime, you’ll
INTERNSHIP WORKING ON THE SPANISH LANGUAGE RADIO BROADCAST
OF RED SOX GAMES. RYAN SUPPLIED STATS TO THE HOSTS, SPLICED
discover interests and friendships that will sustain you for life.
TOGETHER HIGHLIGHTS, HELPED MANAGE THE GLITCHES THAT COME
WITH LIVE RADIO AND ULTIMATELY RAN THE CONTROL BOARD
FOR BROADCASTS.
Ryan’s radio experience has led to meaningful personal and
professional connections.
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It’s a small world after all, and a well connected one, too. We want you to feel at
home in it and inspired by it. We want you to be ready to take advantage of
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“In India, we had to adapt to
a very different social and
technological environment.”
MAJORS: ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
exciting opportunities in the global economy and to make lasting contributions to a
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world that sorely needs you.
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ERIN, A COMMONWEATH SCHOLAR, CHOSE UMASS LOWELL OVER SEVERAL OTHER
HIGH-CALIBER ENGINEERING SCHOOLS FOR ITS HANDS-ON CURRICULUM AND THE
OPPORTUNITY TO DO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. DAVID WAS DRAWN TO THE
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ELECTRIC VEHICLES PROGRAM.
ERIN AND DAVID HAVE TRAVELED TWICE TO INDIA TO WORK ON ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS WITH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THERE. THIS INCLUDED
CONVERTING A GAS-POWERED RICKSHAW TO A MORE ECONOMICAL
ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND DEMONSTRATING THEIR MIND-MOUSE, A DEVICE
THAT USES BRAIN WAVES TO CONTROL A COMPUTER. ERIN AND DAVID
HAVE REGULAR VIDEO CONFERENCES WITH THE INDIAN STUDENTS TO
COMPARE PROJECTS AND STAY IN TOUCH.
David’s and Erin’s ongoing research features a device that allows
ALS patients without motor skills to control a computer.
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“I’ve been able to build a good studio
practice, portfolio and community
relations skills. It already feels like
I’m a working artist.”
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At UMass Lowell, we will work with you to help you succeed. We take this
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> high-quality, relevant academic programs,
JESSICA TAWCZYNSKI,
SENIOR
MAJOR: FINE ART (PAINTING)
> learning through experience—here and abroad,
ics
> personal attention from outstanding professors,
JESSICA HAS ALWAYS LOVED ART, BUT MAKING IT HER CAREER DIDN’T SEEM
> academic support when needed and
POSSIBLE UNTIL SHE CAME TO UMASS LOWELL, WHERE HER CLASSES AND
PROFESSORS OPENED HER EYES TO THE POSSIBILITIES ON THE VERY FIRST
> opportunities to excel.
DAY. JESSICA TRAVELED TO ISRAEL ON AN ART EXCHANGE AND BROUGHT
ELEMENTS FROM HER SCIENCE CLASSES INTO HER PAINTINGS—THINGS
SHE’S NOT SURE SHE WOULD HAVE DONE AT A TRADITIONAL ART SCHOOL.
SHE HAS ALSO CONNECTED WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AND SHOWN HER WORK
IN SEVERAL GALLERIES.
We’ll take care of providing these.
The rest is up to you.
Jessica was awarded the first UMass Lowell Painting Award and Scholarship.
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High-caliber. Engaging. Relevant.
It’s all here.
UMass Lowell’s academic programs cover the spectrum of learning from
traditional programs like history, philosophy, biology, art and music, to unique
interdisciplinary programs like sound-recording technology, cultural studies and
robotics. Our programs are infused with opportunities for experiential learning
in the laboratory, in industry and in the local and global communities. An
education at UMass Lowell prepares you for exciting careers in new and
upcoming areas and for advanced study in a variety of disciplines. Professional
programs in art, engineering, health, management, music and education are
accredited at the highest possible level.
Francis College of Engineering
www.uml.edu/engineering
Engineers are creative problem solvers who take on society’s
big challenges: renewable energy, clean water, environmental
cleanup, sustainable cities. They can harness emerging
technologies to turn ideas into realities, such as innovative
medical devices or greener plastics.
Through an internship at the Army’s Natick Soldier
Research Development & Engineering Center,
plastics engineering major Matthew Burke
worked on developing lighter, more recyclable
packaging for soldiers’ ready-to-eat meals.
Engineering at UMass Lowell has a great reputation, and we’re proud
of it. All our programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. Entrance to all programs
is highly competitive and the training is rigorous and hands-on. Students participate in projects that make a difference both locally
and globally—such as developing electronic and mechanical devices to improve quality of life for physically impaired individuals,
and designing and delivering clean water, off-grid power generation and telecommunications to remote villages in Peru. We have
developed a rapidly expanding integrated co-op program collaborating with high-tech industries locally, nationally and abroad.
Undergraduate research opportunities exist in many areas, including those focused on nanomanufacturing, biomanufacturing,
sustainable infrastructure, assistive technology and baseball research. Students can supplement their engineering training with
minors in business administration for engineers or in robotics.
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MAJORS
TO CHOOSE FROM!
UMass Lowell hosted the 2014 American Society of
Civil Engineers steel bridge and concrete canoe regional
competitions. UMass Lowell’s canoe, Vanguard, took
second place in the latter.
MAJORS
Chemical Engineering*
Biological Engineering*
Nanomaterials Engineering*
Nuclear Engineering*
Paper Engineering*
Civil & Environmental Engineering*
Computer Engineering*
Electrical Engineering*
Mechanical Engineering*
Plastics Engineering*
*Accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s program available
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College of Health Sciences
www.uml.edu/health-sciences
A new minor in digital media lets students in
any major acquire highly marketable skills.
College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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Whether your goal is to help people, to teach, to govern, to be a journalist, an artist, a musician or an actor, you will find compelling
programs in the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. English majors, for example, can choose from concentrations
in journalism and professional writing, literature, creative writing and theatre arts. Psychology majors can prepare for advanced
study or pursue careers in a number of areas, including those related to autism and developmental disabilities. Graduates of our
music programs can be found on stage or in the classroom. Sound recording technology, the nation’s first audio engineering
program, remains the best and provides rigorous training in both music and engineering. Options in criminal justice and criminology
focus on individual, community and global issues, from the causes of crime to policy solutions for homeland security. Programs in
the fine arts, humanities and social sciences provide ample opportunity to interact with the urban communities of the Merrimack
Valley in co-ops, internships and team projects. And students who want to experience the world can pursue our new program in
peace and conflict studies.
MAJORS
American Studies
General
Thematic Option
Criminal Justice*
Economics
English
Creative Writing
Literature
Journalism & Professional Writing
Theatre Arts
Fine Arts
Art
Design
History
General
Art History
Liberal Arts (requires two options)
Art History
Asian Studies
Comparative Arts
Cultural Studies
Economics
Education
English
Environment & Society
Gender Studies
History
Languages
Legal Studies
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre Arts
Writing
Modern Languages
French
Spanish
Spanish & French
Spanish & Italian
Music Business
Music Performance
Instrumental
Vocal
Music Studies
Instrumental (leads to M.Ed.)*
Vocal (leads to M.Ed.)*
Peace & Conflict Studies*
Philosophy
General
Communication & Critical Thinking
Art & Religious Studies
Political Science
Psychology*
Sociology
Sound Recording Technology
The College of Health Sciences is a unique and exciting combination of health
professions, community health educators and public health advocates—all interested
in finding ways to advance the health of the region, the nation and the world. All health
students gain real-world experience early in their education and learn how to make a
difference in the health of others. Health students take advantage of high-caliber clinical
experiences in large teaching hospitals in Boston as well as in local/regional hospitals, clinics and community settings. You’ll learn
from world-renowned faculty who are outstanding clinicians, researchers and
teachers who will be champions for your success. Programs in public
health, medical technology, nursing and physical therapy have the
highest level of accreditation possible. Learning to be a part of
the interdisciplinary health-care team is a central feature of all
programs and will be important in the new health-care arena.
The college’s investment in its students shines in a nearly
perfect pass rate on professional licensure exams. Our students
compete with students from national universities and win with
outstanding career options.
MAJORS
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science
Exercise Physiology (may lead to D.P.T.)
A+
Nursing
Nutritional Science
Public Health
Community Health/Health
Promotion
Environment/Occupational Health & Health Sciences
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Graduates in the College of Health Sciences’
nursing, medical technology and physical
therapy programs have achieved consistent
above-average pass rates on board
examinations that allow them to practice
in their fields.
*Accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s
program available
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The $40 million Pulichino Tong Business Building
that’s under construction will become home to
the Manning School of Business.
Manning School of Business
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UMass Lowell is located within the heart of the Massachusetts innovation economy where technology, industry
and finance intersect. The college offers traditional majors ranging from accounting to marketing. Alternatively,
students may concentrate in entrepreneurship, where they can study start-ups in action and have access to
Boston’s financial center. The international business concentration prepares students to be globally competitive.
That’s important, since 95 percent of the world’s customers and the fastest-growing markets are now outside of the United States.
These and every other management program combine theory, practice, teamwork and technology to help students develop highly
marketable skills. Undergraduate research, co-ops and study-abroad opportunities are also available and strongly encouraged.
All programs are accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business.
MAJORS
Business Administration
Accounting*
Entrepreneurship*
Finance*
International Business*
Management Information Systems*
Management*
Marketing*
Supply Chain & Operations Management*
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College of Sciences
www.uml.edu/sciences
The world needs scientists who are innovative thinkers and well trained in the fundamentals of their disciplines. You’ll get the best
of both approaches in the sciences at UMass Lowell, from biology, chemistry and physics to nanotechnology and photonics. Exciting
programs in emerging fields include bioinformatics—the computational engine behind groundbreaking molecular research like
the human genome project—and robotics, offered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the College of Engineering.
Radiological health combines physics, engineering and health sciences in studying the effects of radiation on humans and the
environment. Undergraduate research opportunities and research co-ops are readily available alongside faculty members
investigating exciting frontiers in every discipline.
MAJORS
Biology*
Bioinformatics*
Biotechnology*
Ecology*
Chemistry
Forensic Science
Computer Science*
Bioinformatics/Cheminformatics*
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental Geoscience
Atmospheric Science (Meteorology)
Mathematics*
Applied Computational*
Business Applications*
Bioinformatics*
Computer Science*
Probability & Statistics*
Teaching*
Mathematics Bachelor of Arts
Physics*
Optics*
Radiological Health*
*Accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s
program available
Graduate School of Education
www.uml.edu/gse
Teaching is a wonderful career, and at UMass Lowell you
can explore the field of education while you complete your
undergraduate degree. You can enroll in the 18-credit
undergraduate minor in education and work with preschool
children through the Jumpstart program, earning AmeriCorps
recognition as you do. If you prefer working with older
children, you can visit middle and high school classrooms
or volunteer as a tutor. Science, engineering and technology
majors can explore teaching through UTeach. When you
know that teaching is what you want to do, you may apply
to the Graduate School of Education to complete the master
of education degree and gain your elementary or secondary
education teaching license. You will be “classroom ready.”
Minor in Education*
* Accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s program available
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I GO INTO THE CLASSR
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CONFIDENT THAT I KN
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WHAT I’M DOING.”
Sarah Ross, Graduate Student in
Elementary Education
Sarah enrolled in the Fast Track to Teaching program
while finishing her bachelor’s degree at UMass Lowell. She
particularly appreciates the hands-on training and coaching
she had from professors who were willing to share their
expertise and experience. “The program has given me a big
advantage,” she says.
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Prove yourself through practice.
Learn by doing.
Learning through service
UMass Lowell graduates are trusted by employers and graduate schools alike
because they have been thoroughly prepared here. They’ve had opportunities
to try out careers and develop and improve skills through relevant hands-on
experiences on campus, in Lowell or Boston, or on the other side of the world.
They are ready to make a difference.
You learn a lot being actively involved in solving real
problems for real people. Service-learning courses in
each college engage students in helping clients—individuals,
businesses, organizations—address issues such as teen
pregnancy, physical or mental disabilities or lack of access
to clean water or health resources. In the process, students
learn from professionals in the field as well as from those
whom they serve. UMass Lowell is a leader in the
integration of service-learning courses throughout the
sciences and engineering.
Learning through discovery:
undergraduate research
Research is in the very fiber of UMass Lowell. More than
$60 million in research is conducted each year through
creative collaborations among academic departments
and the more than 37 interdisciplinary research groups
on campus. That’s a boon to undergraduate students who
want to work alongside world-class faculty members and
graduate students on the discovery of new knowledge.
Those who do so develop life-long academic skills,
co-author papers and even graduate with patents to
their names.
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Finance major Lynn Le says her co-op experience at global
mutual fund MFS in Boston was a significant differentiating
factor when she began meeting potential employers.
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Co-ops, internships and entrepreneurial thinking
Co-ops and internships usually happen after freshman
year and place students in real work environments alongside
industry professionals. (Students in health-related majors
participate in required clinical experiences in professional
health-care settings.) Coordinators in each college and the
Career Services and Cooperative Education Center help
to develop appropriate learning opportunities and ensure
quality placements for our students.
31%
A National Association of Colleges and
Employers survey cites a 31 percent higher
entry-level salary for students who graduate
with co-op experience.
Paul Yan, Senior
Major: Biology
Mallory Hillard, Senior (transfer)
Major: Community Health; minor in Psychology
The “Rover Hawks,” a team of undergraduate and
graduate robotics students, took the top prize in a
nationwide planetary rover prototype contest
sponsored by NASA and organized by the
National Institute of Aerospace.
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THE RESEARCH
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OPPORTUNIT
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Mallory says the high quality of her service-learning
experiences means she’s confident that she can develop
health programs to address a wide range of issues. As part
of her coursework, she collaborated with local agencies
and businesses to evaluate and respond to the effects of
funding cuts on HIV/AIDS outreach to area communities
and to develop a program to promote window safety
for families with toddlers.
The dragline silk from the recently discovered Darwin’s bark spider
is the strongest on record—10 times tougher than Kevlar—and
has promising applications in industry. As a research co-op scholar,
Paul has worked in a campus microbiology lab on identifying
the DNA sequence of this remarkable spider-silk protein. “The
molecular biology techniques I’ve acquired in Dr. Garb’s lab have
supplemented my core lab classes and vice versa,” he says. “I’ve
also gained work experience that will make me a more marketable
candidate when seeking a job in the future.”
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Interested in being a doctor?
UMass Medical School reserves a number
of places for participants in the UMass B.S.
to M.D. Pathway Program.
Achieve more.
Exceptional Opportunities
Research and community co-ops allow select
incoming freshmen to work alongside a professor
on a significant project during the summer
following their freshman year.
Embrace opportunities to excel.
New Honors Housing in University Suites
Upper-class honors students can opt to live in the Honors Living-Learning Community in the new
University Suites residence hall on East Campus, which features four- and six-person suites, lounges
and kitchens on each floor, study spaces throughout, a central courtyard and a café on the first floor.
The First Year Honors Living-Learning Community is located in the newly renovated Leitch Hall, which
also features common lounges, study nooks and a community kitchen.
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Commonwealth Scholar Ianna Hondros-McCarthy, a psychology and English major who is
also pre-med, chose UMass Lowell because the academic quality she was looking for is
here. With help from the honors program, Ianna spent a semester in New Zealand.
The Honors College at UMass Lowell
What you reach for speaks volumes.
Challenge yourself, your professors and your peers in the context
of a supportive intellectual community. The Honors College seeks
to celebrate and promote a love for inquiry, learning and exposition
and welcomes undergraduate students in all majors. Eight required
honors courses meet, and are not in addition to, the requirements
for a student’s major and include an honors thesis or project.
Interdisciplinary seminars encourage students’ intellectual curiosity
in areas outside their majors.
The Honors College at UMass Lowell is approved by the
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.
www.uml.edu/honors and www.facebook.com/umlhonors
Some of the benefits of joining the Honors College include:
> unique and engaging classes with inspiring professors,
> residential learning communities with faculty affiliates,
> special honors events,
> small class sizes and
> early registration for classes.
Sample Honors seminars:
> Fast Food, Hot Planet: Sociological Approaches
> Science and Technology in an Impoverished World
> Experiencing Philanthropy: Effective Non-profit
Management
“
THE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION IN
THE HONORS COLLEGE HAVE BEEN AMAZING.
THE STUDENTS ALL WANT TO MAKE THE
MOST OF THEIR TIME HERE.”
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Stephen Jacek, Junior
Kimberly Chao, Senior
Major: Chemical Engineering
Major: Accounting & Finance (Transfer)
When Kim transferred to UMass Lowell, she also changed her
course of study from biology to business. She soon discovered
she could still pursue her long-standing interest in health-care.
For her honors thesis, she researched health care outcomes
in the United States compared to those in other countries.
Assist. Prof. Asil Oztekin, who has deep expertise in health-care
informatics and decision analysis, served as her thesis adviser.
Says Kim, “I’ve had a great experience at UMass Lowell. The
guidance I’ve gotten has made such a difference.”
Stephen chose UMass Lowell because of its focus on helping
students build connections in their fields through significant
research and work opportunities. During a freshman summer
research co-op, he worked on manufacturing drug-delivery
particles at the nano scale with Prof. Prakash Rai, who is well
known in the field. But Stephen says living with other honors
students is one of the most valuable aspects of his college
experience. “I live with students as determined and focused on
academics as I am, and yet they’re the nicest, most sociable
and all around best people I’ve ever met.”
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DifferenceMakers
STEM Majors: Make a Difference through UTeach
Explore problems. Create solutions. Be the difference.
You don’t have to wait until you graduate to have an impact in the world.
We’d like to show you how.
The U.S. needs qualified middle and high school teachers with strong educational backgrounds in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics. UTeach is an innovative and practice-oriented teacher education program that provides
mentored classroom experience to STEM majors who are considering teaching as a career. Participants graduate with
a degree in their field plus a STEM teaching minor and a Massachusetts initial license to teach in middle school or high
school. The program also provides opportunities for research internships. The UTeach program at UMass Lowell is part of a
national network, and the only such program offered in New England.
www.uml.edu/uteach
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DifferenceMaker presentations and workshops are part
of the Orientation experience for incoming students.
Bachelor’s-to-Master’s:
Spend one more year to double your degrees
At UMass Lowell, entrepreneurship is in our DNA. Students from
every discipline are encouraged to identify problems and be part
of a solution—to be social entrepreneurs—while they are here.
Our DifferenceMaker program shows you how to use creative
problem-solving, innovation and entrepreneurial action to effect
change. These are lifelong tools you can explore during
orientation, in the residence hall, through academics or in
competitions for thousands of dollars of funding for your ideas.
www.uml.edu/differencemaker
Enter the job market with a competitive advantage by
earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as
few as five years. Choose master’s level studies within
your major or select an interdisciplinary program. There
are dozens of options.
Nonspec—a startup established by UMass Lowell
engineering students to design and mass-produce
affordable prosthetic limbs for children in developing
countries—won this year’s top prize of $25,000
during the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Innovation Showcase, beating entries from Johns
Hopkins University, the University of Virginia, Rice
University and other schools. The team is now pursuing
several patents through the university’s Office of
Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property.
You’ll also save time and money since certain courses can
be credited to both your bachelor’s and your master’s
degrees. And with a qualifying GPA, you can skip the Graduate
Record Exam or the Graduate Management Admission Test
and the graduate application fee.
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Graduate schools are calling
Many successful UMass Lowell graduates pursue advanced
degrees in high-caliber programs here and at prestigious
institutions across the nation such as MIT, Stanford, Cornell,
University of California Berkeley, Caltech, Northwestern, Princeton,
Tufts and Yale.
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Maor Baruch, Senior
Major: Chemistry
Maor chose UMass Lowell because it combined an affordable
education with the quality academics he was looking for.
His experience was enriched when his professors noticed
his potential and steered him toward research. They also
helped him explore topics of personal interest in math and
computer science and guided him through the graduate
school application process. Research, says Maor, requires
a special kind of self-discipline and a different approach
to solving problems. He loves it. The result? Maor was
accepted to his top choice for graduate study—a Ph.D.
program in physical chemistry at Princeton.
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Support and success
Make the transition to college academics.
UMass Lowell is committed to helping students stay in college. We’ll help you
start off on the right foot from day one and stay on track until you graduate.
UMass Lowell’s 84 percent freshman
retention rate far exceeds the 66 percent
national average for public doctoral
universities. You are in good hands here.
Centers for Learning and Academic
Support Services
Here’s a lesson to learn early in college: Ask for help when
you need it. The Centers for Learning offer all sorts of help
and resources, including:
> tutoring—in person or online,
> academic advising,
> advice on writing and editing,
> workshops to boost your study skills and
> computer labs and tech support.
University Libraries
Through the university libraries, students have online access—
on campus or remotely—to premier academic resources such
as industry-specific databases and scholarly journals. Brand
new learning commons at the libraries on both North and South
campuses feature spaces outfitted with the latest technology
for collaborative group study as well as quiet study areas.
Professional librarians who are subject specialists are available
to assist you with finding appropriate information for papers
or research. They’ll even help you create multimedia
presentations for class.
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Half of all class sections have fewer than
20 students and most classes are taught
by faculty members, not teaching assistants.
Your professors are your champions
Explore a common text
The world-class faculty at UMass Lowell will both challenge
and support you. Ninety-three percent hold the highest degrees
in their fields. They are graduates of top academic programs
around the world as well as researchers, authors, professionals,
practitioners, artists, engineers and entrepreneurs.
First-year students bond through the experience of reading
a text, watching related films or live productions and engaging
in discussions about it together.
Make a smooth transfer
But first and foremost they’re dedicated to teaching.
Students like you are the reason they’re at UMass Lowell.
They’re here for you.
A faculty member in each department serves as a transfer
coordinator who works to ensure the seamless integration
of transfer students into the campus community. They also
help students map the best course to a degree.
Connect through learning communities
Academic boot camp
One of the most important ways you’ll make immediate
connections with other students and faculty in your major
is by being part of a learning community. These are groups
of 20 or fewer students who share three classes, a major
or area of academic interest and a faculty mentor. All firstyear students belong to learning communities.
If you anticipate or find yourself struggling with a challenging
course like calculus, accounting or chemistry, a boot camp
class can help you get back on track without having to repeat
a course.
Career Services and Cooperative
Education Center
Don’t wait until your senior year to hit this goldmine.
Check the listings for internships, co-op experiences,
part-time and summer jobs. Take a workshop on résumé
writing, interview skills or etiquette for lunch meetings.
Submit a résumé or cover letter for review or attend one
of the four annual job fairs that attract hundreds of
employers. Career Services can also help you contact an
alumnus or alumna in your field for career advice or a
head start on the job hunt.
www.uml.edu/career
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EVERYWHERE I’VE TU
RNED,
PEOPLE HAVE SAID,
‘YES, YOU CAN
DO THAT, AND WE’LL
HELP YOU.’ ”
Tinuviel Lathrop, Senior (transfer)
Major: Political Science; minors in Philosophy,
Peace & Conflict Studies and Arabic Studies
A native of California, Tinuviel got everything she wanted—
financial assistance, honors program, campus housing, multiple
minors and more—when she transferred to UMass Lowell. More
than once, professors tailored courses and assignments to her
specific interests in foreign policy. Tinuviel’s experience as part
of the winning delegation at an International Relations Club
conference in Turkey was the inspiration for her honors thesis,
which was instrumental to her acceptance into her first-choice
graduate program in international relations.
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International experiences
In recent years, UMass Lowell students
have studied in more than 30 countries
around the world.
The world is your classroom.
The world is shrinking. Odds are, you already have classmates, colleagues
or contacts in or from another part of the globe. So go ahead. Explore the
unfamiliar. Odds are, it will change your life.
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In addition to helping install solar panels in a remote village in Peru,
Sarah Lawless delivered to a young mother there a new prosthetic leg
that she and other students designed and arranged to have manufactured.
Students have access to study, work and service opportunities
in every corner of the globe. UMass Lowell has more than 120
partnerships for collaboration and exchange with universities in
40 countries around the world. The growing list of countries
represented by our partnerships reflects both the diversity of
our own community and contemporary geo-politics. It includes
Ireland, Germany, Spain, China, India, Greece, Egypt, Israel,
Turkey, South Africa and Cambodia. Our professional staff has
helped countless students find international experiences that
meet their needs and their budgets. These include faculty-led
programs, affiliate partner programs and exchanges.
www.uml.edu/international-programs
Recent faculty-led programs abroad include:
> Psychology and Culture in Greece
> Conserving the Reef & Rainforest in Cairns, Australia
> Irish Literature and Writing in Dublin, Ireland
> Crime, Law and Asset Protection in Asia: Hong Kong
> Social Psychology Seminar in Prague, Czech Republic
> International & Comparative Management in Barcelona,
Spain
> Global Health Experience in Chile
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Major: Finance
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Jennifer Castano, Junior
Major: Criminal Justice
What makes an entrepreneur? And what influence does
cultural environment have on the birth of a company?
These were questions that Steve, four other students and
Prof. Steven Tello explored during a two-week course
on technology entrepreneurship in Ankara, Turkey. The
group was hosted at Bilkent University, which houses a
technology incubator on its campus. The group met with
local entrepreneurs, learned about their business challenges
and offered their insights. “I brought home a new perspective
and greater confidence to my work and my studies,” says
Steve. During its free time, the group visited historic
sites, sampled local food and confirmed the universal
appeal of karaoke.
During a semester at Pompeo Sabra University in Barcelona,
Spain, Jennifer explored topics in her major from a fresh
perspective and lived with a host family. She also traveled,
even spending the night with a Berber family in the Moroccan
desert. “I’d never left home before and couldn’t even read
a map!” she says. “Now I’m more confident and independent.”
In Barcelona, Jennifer volunteered at a local second grade
classroom and blogged for a U.S. school in hopes of
inspiring younger students to seek out crosscultural
experiences like hers.
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“Being involved in student activities
helped me become a community
leader.”
Find the connection between what you love to learn and what you love to do.
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UMass Lowell’s diverse campus life and its location in a vibrant, international
SENIOR
PRESIDENT, SISTERS OF INTEGRITY STRIVING TOWARD EMPOWERMENT,
RESPECT AND SUCCESS (SISTERS) • MAJOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH
PASCALE WAS RESERVED AS A FRESHMAN. BUT THANKS TO ENCOURAGEMENT
FROM OTHER STUDENTS, SHE ATTENDED EVENTS AND BECAME A CLUB
downtown deliver a world of possibilities through student organizations and
clubs, athletics and community life. Everything you need to find and fuel your
life’s focus is here.
OFFICER. MEANWHILE, HER CLASSES AWAKENED AN INTEREST IN MINORITY
WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES. NOW, PASCALE COMBINES HER MAJOR INTERESTS
WHILE RUNNING THE ORGANIZATION SISTERS. WITH OVERSIGHT FROM
THE OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS, SISTERS PLANS EVENTS TO
RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE KINDS OF ISSUES PASCALE
CARES ABOUT MOST. “EVERYTHING ABOUT SISTERS APPEALS TO ME,”
SAYS PASCALE, WHO HAS LEARNED A LOT ABOUT LEADERSHIP IN
THE PROCESS. BY STRIVING TO EMPOWER OTHERS SHE EMPOWERED
HERSELF.
Pascale found a connection between her academics and her
extracurricular life.
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Students in the Business Innovation and other Living-Learning Communities live
with peers who have similar interests and are often enrolled in the same classes.
Other Living-Learning Communities exist for the arts, music, health professions,
pre-med, honors, women in STEM, innovative thinking and for veterans.
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75 percent of freshmen live on campus.
Student life
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Find yourself among friends.
Ours is a welcoming community that’s diverse and inclusive. We want you to
feel at home here right away. You’ll find plenty of support for adjusting to life on
campus—and making the most of it—through departments such as:
> Residence Life
> Health Services
> Dean of Students
> Multicultural Affairs
> Student Activities and Leadership
Of course you’ll meet people in classes and through learning
communities. You’ll also meet them at concerts and dances, in
the cafeterias and residence halls and during an opening week
that’s packed with fun activities. These include a chance to sign
up for clubs and organizations that interest you—another great
way to meet new people and explore your options. There’s so
much to do on campus, in Lowell and in nearby Boston that
you’ll soon be wondering how to fit it all in.
Live here
The advantages to living on campus are many and so are the
options, from traditional residence halls to apartments to a
former hotel in downtown Lowell. The university has added
hundreds of beds in recent years with major additions and
upgrades still underway. Research shows that students who live
in university housing do better academically, make friends faster
and connect with the campus in ways that foster success. Why
not make yourself at home among the 75 percent of freshmen
and the growing number of upperclassmen who live on campus?
Getting around
UMass Lowell’s three campuses span the majestic Merrimack
River. You can walk, bike or drive between them, or you can
take the River Hawk Roadster, a shuttle bus system that runs
continuously between the campuses and to downtown Lowell,
including the commuter rail station. Buses operate on an
extended schedule on weekends.
Dining
The 20 cafés and restaurants on campus offer a range of
dining options: all-you-care-to-eat buffets or made-to-order
sandwiches, Mongolian barbecue or salads and smoothies to
go. You can also get your latte fix at Starbucks, your foot-long
sandwich at Subway or a burrito at Taco Bell, all without
leaving campus.
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GET TO
WHO WILL BE KNOW THE PEOPLE
CHALLENGES ABLE TO CONNECT YOU W
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UNITIES THAT H
BE THE MOST
WILL
REWARDING”
Keith Lewis, Senior
Majors: Psychology
Keith is a busy man who depends on friends, teammates,
coaches and professors to “keep him going on the tough
days.” The recipient of the David J. Boutin Award for athletic
and academic excellence and service to the community, his
achievements include breaking his own school record in the
heptathlon, achieving All-American status and helping his team
transition to Division I in addition to roles on the Student-Athlete
Advisory Committee and the Student Government Association.
In the summer, he helped disadvantaged students get ready for
kindergarten. “Everything I get involved with is just a reflection
of what the school has allowed me to become,” he says. “The
administration, department heads, coaches and faculty all want
you to succeed, and when you need them, they’ll be there.”
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Get busy. Stay busy.
Get involved on campus and beyond.
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership never sleeps. Or at least it seems
that way. Its team runs carnivals and parties, movie nights, comedy acts, culture
shows and more. In addition, you can choose from more than 100 student-run
organizations. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, it’s easy to start your own.
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS (SAMPLING)
Academic/Professional
American Society of Civil Engineers
Biology Club
International Relations Club
Entrepreneurial Ventures Association
Formula SAE Team
History Club
Operational Management Group
Pre-Law Society
Women in Computer Science
Campus Programming
Blue Fan Group
Campus Activities Programming
Association
Culturally Oriented
Association of Students
of African Origin
Latin American Student Association
Haitian Student Organization
Cambodian American Student
Association
International Student Organization
Service & Social Justice
Alternative Spring Break
Nursing Students without Borders
UML Global Health
Arts & Media
Art Student Union
Connector (Student Newspaper)
Marching Band
WUML Radio Station
Special Interest
Emergency Medical Services
Pride Alliance
Student Veteran’s Organization
The newly completed, $95 million University Crossing conveniently connects the
university’s three campuses and downtown Lowell. The 144,000-square-foot student
center is home to the River Hawk Shop flagship bookstore, student club spaces
and the food-court-style Crossroads Café. Designed with energy efficiency and
conservation in mind, the building also features a one-stop Solution Center, which
makes it easy for students to get help from the Registrar, Financial Services and
Financial Aid offices all in one place.
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Recent Visitors and Performers
Stephen King
Meryl Streep
Billy Joel
Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner
Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Laureate
Ed Davis, Boston Police Commissioner
Dropkick Murphys
Drake
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Recreation and Athletics
Do what moves you.
Inside the stunning Campus Recreation Center you’ll find all manner of courts,
studios, equipment and instruction. Outside, there are fields, facilities and the
Merrimack River. Whether you want to play intramural sports, take fitness classes
or have an outdoor adventure, you can find a way to do it here.
Go River Hawks!
Get ready to join the Blue Fan Group.
Whether you’re wearing blue on the field
or in the bleachers, you’ll have 16 varsity
sports to support, including the River Hawks
ice hockey team, which competes in
prestigious Hockey East. And you’ll be
enjoying superior settings like the Tsongas
Center at UMass Lowell, LeLacheur Park
(home to a Boston Red Sox minor league
affiliate) or the Bellegarde Boathouse.
www.goriverhawks.com
Women’s teams
Men’s teams
Basketball
Baseball
Cross country/track & field
Basketball
Field hockey
Cross country/track & field
Lacrosse
Golf
Soccer
Ice hockey (Hockey East)
Softball
Lacrosse
Volleyball
Soccer
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Fitness and fun
Recreational sports & classes
(partial list)
Ballroom dance
Badminton
Cycling
Equestrian club
Kettlebells
Lifeguarding
Crew
Outdoor adventure program
Salsa
Squash
Swimming
Underwater hockey
Volleyball
Zumba
Intramural sports
(partial list)
Basketball
Broom ball
Golf
Kickball
Ping pong
Powder puff flag football
Racquetball
Soccer
Softball
Street hockey
Ultimate Frisbee
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UMass Lowell’s athletic teams
compete in the Division I
America East Conference.
(Ice hockey competes in Hockey East.)
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We love Lowell!
A city with history, culture and heart
Graphic design students created
an advertising campaign for the
City of Lowell that appears on
buses and billboards in the
Greater Boston area.
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Lowell is also a small and diverse city that provides meaningful
opportunities for the university population to engage as citizens and
through outreach and service. Its proximity to Boston and location
within major business corridors mean lots of opportunities for co-ops
and work. In addition, Lowell is within easy reach of both beaches
and mountains—and right on the banks of the Merrimack River.
Lowell, like the university, is a warm and welcoming place.
It’s the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. It’s the hometown of
beat poet Jack Kerouac and boasts one of the nation’s largest
urban national parks. It’s a cultural hub where ethnic communities
share their languages, art and cuisines.
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MAJOR: BIOLOGY
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JOSIAH STARTED COLLEGE WITH HIS SIGHTS SET ON MEDICAL SCHOOL. KNOWING
HE HAD AN EXPENSIVE GRADUATE PROGRAM AHEAD OF HIM MADE HIM
APPRECIATE UMASS LOWELL’S AFFORDABILITY. HIS INVESTMENT PAID OFF
IN TERMS OF THE OPPORTUNITIES HE HAD HERE AND WHERE THEY LED HIM.
SMART
THESE INCLUDED EXTENSIVE PRE-HEALTH COUNSELING, VOLUNTEERING AT
LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL AND WORKING AS A RESEARCH ASSISTANT
IN A LAB INVESTIGATING DRY EYE SYNDROME, A DISEASE THAT AFFECTS
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. “THERE’S A LOT OF VERY IMPRESSIVE RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL.
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CHOICE
HAPPENING AT UMASS LOWELL,” SAYS JOSIAH, WHO WILL ATTEND THE
Josiah in Dr. Peter Gaines’ microbiology lab.
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Paying for college
Choose a quality education that’s affordable.
Financial aid
UMass Lowell provides personal financial aid advisors who
will work with accepted students and their families to identify
federal, state and institutional resources for college.
www.uml.edu/financialaid
Special tuition programs
Applicants from the other New England states may be
eligible for discounted tuition through the New England
Regional Student Program or the Southern New Hampshire
Proximity Rate Program.
www.uml.edu/admissions/reduced-tuition
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UMass Lowell awarded more than
$154 million in financial aid in the
2013-2014 school year.
Transfer admissions
We value our transfer students! Applicants from regionally
accredited two- and four-year institutions are welcome.
We want the transfer process to be easy.
Tuition and fees 2014-15
In-state residents
Out-of-state residents
New England and
Southern New Hampshire
regional programs*
Tuition and Fees
$12,447
$27,400
$21,014
Room and Board
$11,278
$11,278
$11,278
TOTAL
$23,725
$38,678
$32,292
To help you see which credits from other institutions would
transfer to UMass Lowell, we’ve created the online Transfer
Dictionary. You’ll find it at www.uml.edu/transferdictionary.
We’ve also created the Massachusetts Advantage Plus
program, which provides full tuition to qualifying graduates
of Massachusetts community colleges. Learn more at
www.uml.edu/MAP.
Scholarships
Millions of dollars are awarded in merit-based scholarships each
year to both in-state and out-of-state students. The range of
eligibility requirements for scholarships is broad; no additional
application is required. Accepted students who receive
scholarships are notified when they are admitted.
The Commonwealth Scholarship, awarded to a select number
of qualified freshmen from Massachusetts, provides full tuition
and mandatory fees and is renewable for up to four years. See
all requirements online. Students must apply by the early action
deadline of Nov. 15 to be considered.
www.uml.edu/financialaid/scholarships
We participate in the MassTransfer program with
Massachusetts public community colleges, which helps you
plan early for transferring to UMass Lowell.
College fees of up to $600 may apply.
*These programs offer reduced tuition to students in qualified majors.
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Visit us!
Do more than imagine yourself here.
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Lowell is 25 miles from Boston—
just a short train ride!
Getting here
By Air:
Lowell is located about 25 miles north of Boston’s Logan
International Airport and south of the Manchester, N.H., airport.
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By Train:
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter
Rail runs between Boston and Lowell. www.mbta.com
By Bus: Lowell is served by Vermont Transit (800-451-3292),
Greyhound (800-231-2222) and Peter Pan (887-746-6679)
bus lines.
Campus tours and admissions events
The best way to see if UMass Lowell is a good fit for
you is to visit our campus, meet the people and picture
yourself here. Campus tours are offered year round on
weekdays. To learn more or to make an appointment,
call 978-934-3931 or go to www.uml.edu/tours.
To get a real taste of UMass Lowell in action, attend one of
our fabulous Fall Open Houses on Oct. 4 or Oct. 26, 2014.
Students, faculty and other representatives from the colleges
and dozens of campus organizations will be on hand to
share information and answer questions. Learn more at
www.uml.edu/openhouse.
Around the City: Information on the Lowell Regional Transit
Authority’s citywide bus service and how it connects you to
campus is available at www.uml.edu/student-services.
Join us!
Note: The Admissions Office is located in University Crossing
at 220 Pawtucket Street, Suite 420, Lowell, MA 01854-2874
For driving directions to anywhere on campus, go to
www.uml.edu/directions.
How to apply
Apply online using the Common Application at
www.commonapp.org or the UMass Lowell application at
www.uml.edu/apply or download and mail an application to the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The application fee is $60.
For more information on admissions requirements and how to
apply, go to www.uml.edu/apply.
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Application deadlines
Freshman early action deadline: Nov. 15
Freshman regular decision priority deadline: Feb. 15
Transfer priority deadline for spring semester:
Jan. 7
Transfer priority deadline for fall semester:
Aug. 15
Contact us
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
220 Pawtucket Street, Suite 420
Lowell, MA 01854-2874
Tel: 978-934-3931
Fax: 978-934-3086
admissions@uml.edu
www.uml.edu/admissions
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nnnn P1- Visitors
H Nearly every parking lot has designated
handicapped spots. Those located in gated
nnnn P2- Open to All, except Freshmen Commuters
lots can be accessed by talking to the
dispatcher via intercom at the gate.
nnnn P3- Faculty/Staff
CP- Carpooling spaces
nnnn P4- Faculty Only
P5
Resident
Students
(lots
restricted
to
students
living
in
closest
hall)
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P3Faculty/Staff
and P6- Commuter,
nnnn P6- Commuter, Upperclassmen
Upperclassmen Parking
nnnn P7- Commuter, Freshmen
P5- Resident Students and Upperclassmen
P6- Commuter and Upperclassmen Parking
nnnn P8- Reserved Parking
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Everything you need to know about parking on
campus is available at www.uml.edu/UCAPS
Parking on
1 Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center
2 Alumni Hall
3 Lydon Library
4 Cumnock Hall
5 Cumnock Lot
6 Southwick Hall
7 Pasteur Hall
8 Kitson Hall
9 Ball Hall
10 Olsen Hall
11 Power Plant/Garage
12 Falmouth Hall
13 Perry Hall
14 Olney Science Center
15 Pinanski Hall
16 Riverside Lot
17 Costello Gym
18 Costello/Pinanski Lot
19 University Crossing
20 Salem/Admissions Lot
21 Pawtucket Visitor Lot
22 Cushing Field Complex
23 North Parking Garage
24 Leitch Hall
25 Fox Hall
26 Donahue Hall
27 Bourgeois Hall
Campus
28 Riverwalk
29 LeLacheur Park
30 Campus Recreation Center
31 East Parking Garage
32 University Suites
33 Ames Building
34 Wannalancit Business Center
35 Hall Street Garage
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Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
Charles J. Hoff Alumni Scholarship Ctr/1 Perkins
Perkins Lot
Mogan Cultural Center/Ctr. for Lowell History
Tsongas Ind. History Center, Boarding House Park
Ayotte Garage
Tremont Lot
Tsongas Lot B
Durgin Hall
Health and Social Sciences Building
O’Leary Library
Wilder Lots
McGauvran
Concordia Hall
Weed Hall
South Campus dining
Coburn Hall
Coburn Lot
Sheehy Hall
P Parking
Allen House
Dugan Hall
B Bus stop
Mahoney Hall
Upper Mahoney Lot
Power Plant
Broadway/Riverview Lot
Riverview Field
Solomont Way
Fletcher Street Lot
Sheehy Park Lot
Riverview Suites
South Parking Garage
Lower Mahoney Lot
820 Broadway St.
Desmarais House/150 Wilder
East Meadow Lane