Application Information for

Seamless Admission

UMass Lowell offers 19 undergraduate and graduate programs that are the same or very similar to programs at Anna Maria College. With our generous credit transfer policies you may also be able to apply your existing credits to one of UMass Lowell’s 120+ undergraduate majors or 82 master’s programs.

Resources and Transfer Information

We’re sorry to hear that your plans to earn a degree from Anna Maria College have changed. With more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and online program offerings, a seamless, student-focused transfer process and a great return on investment, UMass Lowell is ready to help you move forward with confidence.

All undergraduate first-year and transfer students wishing to study on campus may apply for free, using fee waiver code: UMLFW1991. Merit scholarships for transfer students and welcome awards for online and graduate students are also available.

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  • #1 Public University in Massachusetts by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)
  • #1 Best Value Public University in the state according to both WSJ and U.S. News & World Report
  • Online programs consistently ranked among the best in the country
  • 95% of recent graduates are employed, in graduate school or volunteering
  • #1 in Starting Salaries among Massachusetts publics (Payscale.com)
  • #1 for Social Mobility among all universities in Massachusetts (WSJ) — public or private — helping students from every background achieve success
  • Active student life with more than 200 student clubs to join
  • 14 Division I athletic teams
  • The opportunity to pursue one or more career-connected experiences
  • Affordable tuition and generous financial aid

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These majors are offered on campus and align with those offered by Anna Maria

View All Undergraduate Majors  Apply as a First Year Student

Next Steps

First year students who have been admitted to Anna Maria for fall 2026, and who have not previously applied for admission to UMass Lowell, will be offered an application fee waiver as well as an expedited admission process. Please use fee waiver code: UMLFW1991. For students previously admitted to UMass Lowell, we invite you to reconsider your admission offer. Please contact UMass Lowell Undergraduate Admissions to reactivate your application.

Transfer students are offered instant admission to most students in good academic and social standing — and provide an on-the-spot review of your transferable credits (a grade of C- or better is required). Please use fee waiver code: UMLFW1991. UMass Lowell will be flexible in considering exceptions to our academic policies to accommodate students’ previous coursework. Transfer students planning to study on campus may be considered for our Transfer Merit Scholarship Awards. 

Schedule an application help session, information session or one-on-one appointment with an on campus Transfer Counselor or an online Transfer Counselor.

Apply as a Transfer Student

These online programs align with those offered by Anna Maria

View all Online Undergraduate Programs     Apply as Online Undergraduate

Receive a $250 Welcome Award 

In addition to other financial aid you are qualified to receive, UMass Lowell is offering Anna Maria College students $125 off any 3-credit course completed in Summer 2026 and another $125 off any 3-credit course completed in Fall 2026.

These graduate programs align with those offered by Anna Maria

View All Graduate Programs  Apply as a Graduate Student

Receive a $500 Welcome Award

In addition to other financial aid you are qualified to receive, UMass Lowell is offering Anna Maria College students $250 off any 3-credit course completed in Summer 2026 and $250 off any 3-credit course completed in Fall 2026.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about your program interest, transferring credits or applying, please email: Courtney_Bibbo@uml.edu or call 978-934-6937.

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