The Graduate Student Association is dedicated to enhancing the social, academic and professional development of graduate students at UMass Lowell (UML).

Our goal is to reach out to the entire graduate student body through programs and support to create a forum for students and promote a positive environment for personal, professional and academic achievement. We encourage all graduate students to attend meetings, participate in discussions and bring forth issues, but note that only senators from the clubs may vote.

Visit the Engage website to learn more about UML graduate student clubs and activities.

GSA Meeting Dates and Locations

Meeting Dates & TimesLocationBudget Proposal Due Date
Wednesday, September 13, 2023: 4 p.m.Alumni HallSeptember 1, 2023
Monday, October 2, 2023: 4 p.m.Campus Recreational Center (CRC) 111 & TurfSeptember 15 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023: 4 p.m.Alumni HallOctober 15 2023
Friday, December 1, 2023: 4 p.m.Coburn Hall 255November 15 2023
Thursday, February 1, 2024: 4 p.m.Alumni HallJanuary 15 2024
Friday, March 1, 2024: 4 p.m.Alumni HallFebruary 15 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024: 4 p.m.Alumni HallMarch 15 2024

Professional Development Awards (PDA) Information & Deadlines

The Professional Development Award (PDA) application process spans from August 15 through May 1 of the subsequent academic year.

It's important to note that pre-approvals are no longer part of the process, as funding will solely be awarded to applications submitted within 30 days following your presentation at the conference. The PDA amount is set at $300.

Please refer to the PDA webpage for all of the information needed prior to submitting your application. Approval process can take up to 4 weeks from submission. Please note that only applications submitted using the PDA Docusign online form will be considered and reviewed.

For questions related to the PDA application please email: pda@uml.edu.

Note: the new Online Travel Registration process must be completed BEFORE you travel.

Graduate Research Grant Award (GRGA) Information & Deadlines

There are two application periods for the GRGA – one in the Fall with a deadline of October 31 and another in the Spring, with a deadline of March 31. Awardees can access funding of up to $1000 to support their research projects.

Please refer to the GRGA webpage for all of the information needed prior to submitting your application. The submission deadline for Spring 2023 was April 7 at 5 p.m. Approval process will be 4 weeks after the submission deadline. Please note that only applications submitted using the GRGA Docusign online form will be considered and reviewed.

For questions related to the GRGA application, please email: grga@uml.edu.