Everyone's landing back on campus! Students are moving in and moving on from summer to our favorite season, fall. From pumpkin-spice-everything to River Hawks hockey games, autumn has a lot to offer, including the fresh start of a new academic year. Whether you're a freshman or returning student, navigating campus and the city of Lowell can be overwhelming, so we've put together some handy information to help you get settled.

Here's our how-to guide on navigating River Hawk Nation

Talk Like a River Hawk

Was that class in Dugan or Durgin? What’s an “ICC”? Does the LRTA go to Mill No. 5? From "The Acre" to "WUML," here's everything you should know to talk like a native.

Explore the glossary

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Flock Together at Opening Week

Get to know the campus, meet people and get your blue on during Opening Week events & activities.

Check out Opening Week events

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Newcomer's Guide

Find your way with tips from people who’ve been here and done that - upperclassmen, staff and faculty - on everything from the best ways to meet people to getting a tutor.

Take a Virtual Tour of UMass Lowell

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Explore UMass Lowell from anywhere in the world. See the spaces where our students study, create, learn and live through a self-guided, interactive tour.