Come to our Virtual Graduate Open House to discover the quality, flexibility and convenience of UMass Lowell's graduate programs.

An open house is a great way to learn more about what UMass Lowell has to offer graduate students. Find out about the admissions process, financial aid available and what program might be right for you. We offer programs online, on campus and a blend of both to fit your needs. Our graduates leave prepared to take on their industry's toughest challenges.

Please contact our graduate enrollment coaches with any questions or request more information about our next open house.

Graduate Admissions Spring 2024 Open House

Details:

  • Date: March 23, 2024
  • Time: 10 a.m. – Noon EST
  • Location: Virtual Event

Register for the Graduate Open House

Virtual Graduate Open House Agenda

Please note: Attendees will be able to leave and rejoin rooms throughout the event.

TimeEvents
10-10:15 a.m.Agenda, Housekeeping

Welcome from:

Partha Chowdhury, Ph.D.,
Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Nancy Ludwig, Ed.D.
Executive Dean, Graduate, Online & Professional Studies

10:15 a.m. - NoonSchool of Education
Join program-specific virtual sessions to learn about your program of interest in lively roundtable discussions with the faculty and other prospective students.
College of Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Join program-specific virtual sessions to learn about your program of interest in lively roundtable discussions with the faculty and other prospective students.
Francis College of Engineering
Join a webinar offered by Associate Dean Sukesh Aghara then go to the program-specific sessions to participate in lively roundtable discussions with the faculty and other prospective students.
Kennedy College of Science
Join program-specific virtual sessions to learn about your program of interest in lively roundtable discussions with the faculty and other prospective students.
Manning School of Business
Join a webinar offered by Dean Bertie Greer, Ph.D, then go to program-specific sessions to participate in lively roundtable discussions with the faculty and other prospective students.
Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences
Join program-specific virtual sessions to learn about your program of interest in lively roundtable discussions with the faculty and other prospective students.
10:45 a.m. - NoonAdditional Break Out Opportunities
These sessions will be repeated within the time allotted.
Bachelor's-to-Master's (B2M)
Join a session hosted by a member of the Graduate Admissions team to learn about the advantages of the B2M. As a UMass Lowell (UML) undergraduate, you can count up to six credits of graduate-level courses taken as an undergraduate toward your bachelor’s and master’s degrees, saving time and money. You also benefit from a quick and easy application process. Some B2M programs may be completed in as little as five years. Work full time after completing your bachelor’s degree. B2M students may delay entry into the master’s program for up to a year.
Corporate Education - Academic Partnerships & Employee Benefits: Join a session hosted by the Corporate Education team to learn more about the courses we offer for busy professionals and how, through your workplace's partnership with UMass Lowell, you can take advantage of benefits like tuition discounts, deferred tuition, custom programming, and much more!
Career Services & Current Employment Trends & Outlook:
Join a presentation by UMass Lowell Center Services to learn about the various services offered to Graduate Students and get insights on current employment trends. Agenda includes:
  • Career Development: Leveraging resources & job/internship opportunities.
  • Information about networking with industry representatives
  • Industries growth and skills needed:
  • Which industries are growing the fastest?
    • Which occupations have seen the greatest salary increases?
    • What skills have the most demand and highest growth projection
    • Note: There will be two sessions (10:45 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. to Noon)
Financial Aid
Join a session hosted by staff from the Financial Aid Office to learn about the entire financial aid process and scholarship opportunities, including eligibility and how to apply.
International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO)
The ISSO is dedicated to the university's international students. Hosted by a member of the ISSO advising team, this session provides an opportunity to learn about specific requirements and support for international students.
Military & Veteran Services
Join a session hosted by the Director of the Office of Military & Veteran Services to learn about the education benefits and support that is available to veterans, guardsmen, reservists, and all active-duty military students.
Online Learning Experience at UMass Lowell
Take a few minutes to learn about the online course experience as a GPS student and get your specific questions about this format answered. The Director of Online Learning is hosting this drop-in session and will be discussing the flexible and interactive nature of online learning at UMass Lowell.
11:15 a.m. - NoonAdmissions Information Session
  • How to Apply
  • Application Fee Waiver
  • Question & Answer

See a full list of programs.