We know it's a busy time for you and that you have a bunch of priorities. That’s why we’ve gathered up some quick updates so you can have them all in one place. Feel free to bookmark this page so you always have the most up-to-date information from our transfer counselors.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester Priority: August 15
- Spring Semester Priority: January 7
Please encourage your students to submit their transfer application as soon as possible. We have a list of resources to help them.
Events We Offer
- Transfer Information Sessions
- One-on-One Appointments
- Application Help Sessions
Encourage your students to register for a transfer event in our event portal.
Fast Facts
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39% of graduates are transfer students.
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95% of recent graduates are employed or pursuing advanced degrees, on average.
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742 transfer students enrolled in fall 2025.
Transfer Open House, April 30
Transfer Open House is the best way for your students to see if UMass Lowell is the place for them. On top of learning all about transferring here, on April 30, your students will hear from the professors who will guide them, the staff who will support them and the students who will end up being some of their best friends.
Program Spotlight! Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Registered Nurse (R.N.) to Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Completion Option
Our fully online R.N. to B.S. program is designed for registered nurses in Massachusetts and New Hampshire who already hold an R.N. license. This online program builds on their existing nursing knowledge with advanced coursework in patient care, leadership and health care policy.
Major Name Change
Our Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environmental Science is now called the B.A. in Climate Change and Sustainability. This major is for students interested in the social-environmental aspects of environmental problems and climate change. It is highly cross-disciplinary, with courses in natural and political sciences, economics, public health and legal studies.
Transfer Honor Roll Institution
UMass Lowell has been named to Phi Theta Kappa's Transfer Honor Roll for the fourth time, in recognition for our excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative pathways for community college transfer students.
Rowdy's Esports Arena
The newest addition to University Crossing is open! Dive into action in our new Esports Arena. Sporting high-tech architecture and 50 brand new, custom-built personal computers (PCs), our arena is home to PC gaming on campus! Whether your students are seasoned gamers or simply looking to hang out and game in a low-stakes environment, Rowdy's Esports Arena is the place to be.
Meet Our Transfer Students
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Criminal JusticeCriminal Justice major and community organizer Mayara Reis says the diversity at UMass Lowell let her be who she's supposed to be.
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Business (Marketing and Management)Kieran Scofidio discovered a passion for travel and international business at UMass Lowell.
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Medical Laboratory ScienceDannalee Watson loves working in hospital labs, where she analyzes patient samples for signs of disease. She says it’s like being a medical detective.