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 WoW are your chance to immerse yourself in the UMass Lowell community with unforgettable events designed to help you connect, explore and have fun before classes start.

What’s in store?

Weeks of Welcome is packed with exciting featured events to help you connect, celebrate and show your River Hawk pride. Kick 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; and wrap it up with an engaging MLK Event and Game Night. There’s something for everyone—don’t miss out!

Whether you're here for the games, the music, or just the good vibes, create an environment where everyone feels welcome, makes connections, and begins their journey on a high note at UMass Lowell.

Discover your place. Start your story.

Follow @umlstudentlife on Instagram for updates and check out the events calendar below so you don’t miss a chance to celebrate being a River Hawk!