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Undergraduate Open House

Open House is our biggest event of the year! Held this year on November 15, Open House gives a firsthand look at life as a UMass Lowell student. We have over 120 majors and tons of student clubs to explore. You can get the inside scoop on UML from current students, meet dedicated faculty and staff, tour campus and check out our residence halls.

Open House attendees may be eligible for UMass Lowell's $1,000 Visit Award*.

Register for Open House

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Transfer Open House

Transfer Open House is a great way for you to explore UMass Lowell and learn everything you need to know about transferring here. Stay tuned for more information about when this event takes place.

In the meantime, explore our schedule of events just for transfer students!

a group of students talking on UMass Lowell's south campus

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Hear from admissions representatives and get valuable information for preparing your application
  • Connect with the academic colleges, faculty and current students
  • Explore your options to prepare for the financial aid process
  • Chat with current students and staff about campus and academic life
  • Obtain an application fee waiver**

*UMass Lowell Visit Award

UMass Lowell’s $1,000 Visit Award is a one-time award provided to eligible students who attend Open House. Each student may receive only one Visit Award toward their UMass Lowell tuition and fees. This award will cover $500 in the fall 2026 semester and $500 in the spring 2027 semester. To ensure a smooth award process, applicant’s email address and name should match the name and email address they used when registering for Open House. In the case of a discrepancy, students will be asked to provide proof of attendance.

How to Qualify

The Visit Award will be provided to first-year and transfer students who:

  1. Attend a Fall Open House on October 25 or November 15, 2025, or Transfer Open House on April 30, 2026. Attendees must check in with a UMass Lowell admissions representative upon arrival at Open House.
  2. Enroll in a full-time (12 credits minimum), on-campus degree program beginning in fall 2026.

Students who qualify for any programs covering the full cost of tuition and fees will not be eligible to receive the Visit Award. Graduate, Online and Professional Studies (GPS) transfers and students pursuing a second degree or post-baccalaureate certificate do not qualify. This award is not deferrable to a future semester.

**About the Fee Waiver

Fee Waiver: Attending an Open House will qualify you for an application fee waiver, which can be used on a future undergraduate application. The application fee waiver will be sent to the personal email address used when registering for an Open House. You should receive this waiver in your email confirmation. The waiver must be used at the time you apply for admission, prior to submitting your completed application, using any of our application methods. Please note, we are unable to apply refunds or credits for this waiver. The waiver is valid for admission in spring and fall. If you do not receive the waiver please contact us by email at: admissions@uml.edu.