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.
Open House, October 25 and November 15
Open House is our biggest event of the year! Held this year on October 25 and November 15, it's the perfect opportunity for your students to get a firsthand look at life as a UMass Lowell student.UMass Lowell Transfer Credit Limit
We have formalized our policy on the maximum credit limit we accept for transfer applicants. We can accept up to 75 credits where students earned grades of a C- (1.700 on a 4.000 scale) or better. Reach out to us if you have any questions.
Transfer Advisor Lunches
Our Transfer Advisor Lunches are one way we support community college academic advisors. It's a great way to get all the information you need about UMass Lowell degree programs or departments so you can best guide your students.
Along with lunch, we'll provide an overview on topics of your choosing: academic support services for transfer students, the Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) or specific program overviews.
Reach out to us to schedule a lunch!
Meet the New Dean of the Francis College of Engineering
We're excited to welcome Susan Roberts to UMass Lowell as our new dean of the Francis College of Engineering! With UMass Lowell's recent Carnegie Research 1 (R1) designation and the launch of the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINC), she sees many opportunities to elevate the college's reputation, strengthen its community and expand opportunities for students, faculty and alumni.Program Spotlight: Racial Equity and Inclusion Concentration for Sociology Majors
Your students interested in our sociology program have the option to focus their studies on racial equity and inclusion. This concentration will allow them to deepen their understanding of racial oppression and intersectionality and acquire the tools to facilitate racial equity and inclusion.Meet Our Transfer Students
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BiologyMarine Corps veteran Daryle LaMonica is on the fast track to becoming a doctor through the UMass Medical School Baccalaureate to M.D. Pathway Program.
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Exercise ScienceEven as a transfer student and a commuter, Vincent Ciaramella found friendship and a helpful community at UMass Lowell.
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Business (concentrations in international business and marketing)Transfer student Nicole Karp has thrived as a leader and mentor at UML, preparing herself for a global career.