By Invitation
For eligible students, the UMass Lowell Admission’s Office will send a letter of invitation to join the Honors College. Invitation eligibility criteria for incoming freshmen operate on a sliding scale based on a student's GPA and SAT/ACT test score. Invitation criteria for incoming transfers is based on a student's GPA from their previous institution.
This invitation letter will be included within the admission notification packet. Invited students are not automatically enrolled in the Honors College. Students must opt into the Honors College by filling out the membership form in the admissions portal.