The university has canceled all on-campus activities until further notice. We have moved all Undergraduate Admissions visits, events, group sessions and tours online. Please refrain from visiting campus on your own during this time, and instead visit our virtual tour. You can also register for a virtual information session to learn more about our undergraduate programs, admission standards and requirements, and the application process.

There are several options for communicating with our team:

• Contact us directly via phone or email. Our counselors are available to talk Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at admissions@uml.edu or via phone at 978-934-3931.
• Schedule an appointment for a virtual one-on-one chat with an admissions counselor.
• Join us for a virtual information session.

We will continue to accept enrollment deposits for first-year students based on the capacity within individual programs. Admitted students do not need to provide any additional requirements, supplements or explanations to take advantage of this deposit extension. Additionally, we understand that some families may be financially impacted because of the pandemic. If you or your family is facing any extenuating financial circumstances, please contact us so we can work out an individual plan to help you successfully enroll at UMass Lowell.

We know that a number of AP, ACT and SAT exams are scheduled in the following weeks and months. We are closely monitoring this situation and will look to ACT and College Board for more information on how to proceed. We can assure you that you will not be negatively impacted. Also, please remember that UMass Lowell is a test optional institution. Like most of you, we are building new plans as information is brought to our attention. Each day is different than the last. One thing I know for sure is that UMass Lowell wants to work with you, hear from you and help you get through this challenge with as much guidance and relief as we can provide.

An admissions counselor is available if you have questions: 

• Email: admission@uml.edu
• Phone: 978-934-3931

Incoming First-Year Students: We understand your transcripts may be affected as a result of schools moving to online instruction. We will not penalize students for discrepancies in transcripts related to COVID-19. Seniors who are in good academic standing and graduate will still be admitted to UML. Future applicants/underclassmen whose semester grades are affected will not be penalized for pass/fail grades, assuming the student receives a passing grade.

Incoming Transfer Students: The UMass Lowell Faculty Senate has agreed to extend the following policy to any transfer student to UMass Lowell. Furthermore, any grade of “P” achieved this semester will be accepted for transfer credit for the applicable course. 

Temporary policies will allow UMass Lowell students to elect “Pass/No Credit” (commonly referred to as Pass/Fail) grading this semester for any course. A grade of “P” achieved this semester is deemed sufficient for any subsequent course requiring a grade of C- or better.

Yes. We will continue to accept applications for Fall 2020 through July 1, 2020 for all first-year students. The application deadline for transfer students is August 15.* The international student deadline is August 2. Apply to UMass Lowell
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*Priority deadline. We will consider completed applications after this date.

While UMass Lowell is still accepting applications through June 1, 2020, some students will need to demonstrate English proficiency in order to be considered for admission. If English is not your first language, you have been identified as an English Language Learner, or if the language of instruction at your school is not English, UMass Lowell requires you to demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following approved tests. These tests are confirmed to be available to students currently learning remotely:

• TOEFL (79 required for first-year and transfer applicants)
  • TOEFL is offering a take-home edition of the Internet Based Test. Get information about the TOEFL Special Home Edition Test.
• Duolingo (105 required for first-year applicants, 100 required for transfer applicants) 
  • UMass Lowell recently decided to accept Duolingo as a demonstration of English proficiency. Get more information about Duolingo English Test.
• IELTS (6.5 required for first-year applicants. 6.0 required for transfer applicants)
  • IELTS is still running tests in places where permitted. Get more information about IELTS.
• Pearson Versant
  • Pearson Versant is a web-based test and results are sent to UMass Lowell quickly. Get more information about the Pearson Versant Test. 

We have transitioned our First-Year Orientation and Transfer Registration sessions to a completely virtual platform for our May – August programs to ensure the well-being of our incoming students, our current students and our campus partners. Through this virtual experience, we will ensure that you connect with an academic advisor, become familiar with our campus, secure your classes for the fall semester and feel confident about your choice to become a River Hawk!