Commitment to our mission and values

The most important aspects of UMass Lowell’s mission are ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and employees, while providing a world-class education. This mission is served by broadly providing research and education opportunities, and we remain firmly committed to that work.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell, as a public higher education institution of the Commonwealth, recognizes its responsibility to promote the interests and welfare of the public it serves. We are a community dedicated to learning, teaching, pursuing new knowledge through scholarly works and serving society. Each member of the community contributes to the goals of the institution through their unique and individual talents. As a community of unique individuals, we have a shared commitment to uphold core values of respect for all persons, integrity in all of our interactions and social justice for all. We, at UMass Lowell, strive to advance a climate whereby equity, transparency, fairness, safety and inclusion are valued so that all of its members, faculty, staff and students, can fully engage and thrive.⁠

Campus protocol on federal agency visits

  • Anyone who encounters a government agent or law enforcement officer on campus seeking information may direct them to the UMass Lowell Police Department at 978-934-2398.⁠

Resources, handouts and staff who can discuss your questions & provide support

  • International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO): GPS 255, 978-934-2383 
  • Office of Equity & Inclusion (E&I): UCC 200, 978-934-4670 
  • Asian American Center for Excellence & Engagement (AACEE):  Cumnock 200, AACEE@uml.edu 
  • Multicultural Affairs (OMA): UCC 366, 978-934-4336 
  • River Hawk Scholars Academy (RHSA): O'Leary 300, 978-934-5959 
  • Student Affairs-Dean’s Office: UCC 200, 978-934-2100 
  • Human Resources (Patrick Trouve): Wannalancit 520, 978-934-4703 

Resources for international students and travel

How to contact ISSO: 
  • East Campus: 839 Merrimack St., GPS, 2nd Floor 
  • Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 
  • Immigration advising by appointment 
  • 978-934-2383 or isso@uml.edu 
Travel & Immigration Drop-In (resources, safety plan, community building), UCC 370: 
  • Wednesday, April 23, 4-6 p.m. 
  • Friday, May 2, 3-5 p.m. 
ISSO Coffee Hour, UCC 255: 
  • Monday, May 12, 12-1:30 p.m. 

Mental health resources

  • Contact Counseling Services for a same-day or next-day business day appointment: Monday-Friday 978-934-6800 
  • Contact the 24/7 on-call counselor at 855-890-2879 any time, day or night 
  • Connect with other college students worldwide virtually for peer support through Togetherall. 
  • Interested in group therapy? Contact Madeline_Freeman@uml.edu or schedule a triage with the counseling center: 978-934-6800. Student group therapy options this semester, in-person:  
    • Women’s Therapy Group: Mondays 2:30-4 p.m. 
    • BIPOC Therapy Group: Tuesdays 2:30-4 p.m. 
    • Graduate Student Therapy Group: Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 
    • General Therapy Group: Wednesdays 2:30-4 p.m. 
    • Men’s Therapy Group: Thursdays 2:30-4 p.m. 
    • LGBTQ+ Support Group: Fridays 2:30-4 p.m. 

Advising

  • Meet with your professional advisor and/or faculty advisor to: register for the summer/fall, discuss degree progress, find financial resources, prepare for next year, etc.
  • Visit the advising webpage for more information. 

Co-ops, internships and the job market

  • Given tariffs, federal layoffs and funding cuts, some employers have been slowing their plans for job growth. This may impact jobs for new grads as well as internships and co-ops next year. 
  • If you’ve had a job offer retracted, please alert Associate Dean Greg Denon at gregory_denon@uml.edu 
  • Act fast on job postings: Apply within the first two weeks of a posting to improve your odds 
  • Keep LinkedIn and Handshake profiles up to date 
  • The Career & Co-op Center is open all summer to support your job search. Recent graduates have unlimited use of career services for the first year after graduating. Career advising appointments can be virtual or in-person.  

Sustainable move-out of residence halls

  • Watch for donation collection bins 
  • Available during finals and move-out from April 29 to May 12 
  • Acceptable items will be collected, sorted, recycled, donated or repurposed as “dorm starter kits” 

Need summer housing?

Campus housing is available. Contact the Office of Residence life at reslife@uml.edu

Hungry, housing insecure or homeless?

Learn about study abroad

  • Short-term and full semester options for next year! 
  • All majors 
  • Scholarships available and financial aid can be applied! 
  • Learn more in person: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, UCC 201 
  • Learn more on Zoom: Tuesdays 1-2 p.m. and Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. 

International student engagement

The Office of Multicultural Affairs has programs specifically for international students