International Programs & Services

Navigating through the maze of resources can be challenging and knowing where to start is a common question, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the landscape or university culture. The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) helps to guide you through these and other common situations while also helping you ‘find your place’ on campus.

OMA can provide:

• a safe place to process experiences, situations, or events
• support to work through common communication gaps or misinterpretations
• help on navigating the university system in culturally relevant ways
• ways to strengthen personal success and connections to important resources on and off campus
• culturally relevant strategies to address discrimination, racism, and bias incidents
• community building opportunities

Other Programs & Activities

• Orientation and International Student Resource Fair
• City of Lowell Tours, Campus Tours
• Pair Up Program: a partnership program that pairs international students with domestic students in bridging culture and enhancing community through an interactive learning process. Visit the Pair-Up Program website for more information or please contact Allyson_lynch@uml.edu.
• Culture Shock Talks Series
• Professional Development Series
• International Education Week: Clubs can apply for an OMA grant to help sponsor a program during IEW.
• Community Building Events
• Campus Recreation Center Trips
• Winter Clothing Drive
• Holiday celebrations (Pumpkin Carving, Thanksgiving Dinner, Holi, Chinese New Year and more)
• OMA Senior Send Off