New Graduate Student Orientation
The Graduate Student Services Office is excited to welcome you to UMass Lowell! To help you start your graduate studies, be sure to register for one of the New Graduate Student Orientation sessions.
In addition to these orientations, new doctoral students will receive an invitation from the School of Graduate Studies to attend a mandatory Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) session which will be held on Monday, August 24. New Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants will receive an invitation to attend a mandatory Teaching Assistant (TA) / Research Assistant (RA) Orientation scheduled for Tuesday, August 25.
While the New Graduate Student Orientation is not mandatory, all newly admitted students will learn about University polices and resources, which will be helpful throughout your academic career. Feel free to register for either the virtual or in-person orientation, whichever works best for you.
Virtual New Graduate Student Orientation
- Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 from 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
- Location: Virtual (link will be sent when you register)
- Register for Virtual Graduate Orientation
On-Campus New Graduate Student Orientation
- Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 3-6 p.m.
- Location: Moloney Hall (Inside Meehan Student Center, second floor), 100 Meehan Way (formerly: 220 Pawtucket Street), Lowell MA
- Parking: Riverside Lot A / B
- Register for On-Campus Graduate Student Orientation
Online students should review Getting Started with Your Online Course(s).
You can also search all courses offered in Fall 2026.
Also look for Weeks of Welcome activities on the Student Engagement Calendar and on the University’s main page for opportunities to meet with Financial Aid, Health Services, Residence Life, and other University support services.
If you have any questions, please email: Graduate_StudentSuccess@uml.edu
Updated June 5, 2026.