01/21/2026
By Sarah Rine
Welcome to Weeks Winter Welcome (WoW)
Get ready to kick off your semester with weeks full of excitement, energy, and River Hawk pride!
Whether you're new to campus or coming back for the Spring semester, the first weeks of the semester are your chance to immerse yourself in the UMass Lowell community with unforgettable events designed to help get connected, supported and experience everything campus has to offer - even if it's cold!
What’s in store?
Winter Welcome kicks things off with our Opening Coffee and Connection Pop-Up and the SGA Welcome Week Event, then cheer on the River Hawks at Men’s Basketball vs. Vermont, Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Maine, and Women’s Basketball vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Join us for fun and food at Bingo, Bears and Baked Potatoes; try your luck at Winter Casino Night; engage with students, faculty, and staff at the MLK Event, and join a club or organization on Feb. 4 at the Spring Engagement Fair! There’s something for everyone—don’t miss out!
Winter Welcome 2026