Resources Related to Safety and Security
UMass Lowell Police Department (UMLPD)
The UMass Lowell Police Department is a full-service police department with 30 sworn officers. UMLPD operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing patrol, investigation, specialized and emergency response, as well as crime prevention and educational services.
UMass Lowell Alert
The UMass Lowell Alerts system provides campus public safety and emergency management officials the ability to disseminate critical emergency alerting and notification to the university community in a timely manner. This could include (but is not limited to) alerts related to school closures, weather, and incidents that pose an imminent threat to the campus community. All members of the campus community who have a UMass Lowell email are automatically enrolled in the UMass Lowell Alerts system.
As a parent or family member, you can also register via text message to receive emergency text alerts. Information on registering for UMass Lowell Alerts can be found by visiting the UMass Lowell Alerts system webpage.
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities is dedicated to utilizing best practices in order to promote an environment conducive to learning and development, without tolerance for disruptive behaviors. With the guiding principles of integrity, equity, and fairness, we strive to develop students into an informed and active citizenry.
The primary manner in which the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities works to keep campus safe is through fair and equitable enforcement of the Student Conduct Code. It’s a shared expectation that students will adhere to the Code both for their well-being and to protect every student’s access to an education.
Parents and families can learn more about the student conduct process by visiting the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) webpage.