Welcome to UMass Lowell!

On behalf of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), congratulations on your acceptance to UMass Lowell! We are thrilled to welcome you here.

Our office is here to welcome you to the university with many events to kick off the year. Additional to attending your Undergraduate Mandatory Orientation Session or Graduate Orientation Session we have events designed just for our UML international students. It's a great way to explore opportunities, experiences and resources available to you on campus. All undergraduate and graduate (master's and Ph.D.) students are welcome to attend.

Check out our Welcome Guide for information as you prepare to arrive to the United States.

If you have any questions please email: Multicultural_Affairs@uml.edu.

International Student Kick-Off Week

Meet and Mingle with other students

International Students Kick-off Day

Register for International Students Kick-off Day.

  • When: Thursday August 29, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Where: Moloney Hall a University Crossing
  • What:
    • Getting you connected!
    • Campus Safety
    • Health Services and Counseling
    • Academic Resources
    • Student Panel(UGD and Grad Panels)
    • Mental Health

Lowell city walking Tour / Explore local businesses

Gather for Dinner before going to Project Game Time together

  • When: Saturday August 31, 7-8 p.m. dinner and 8-11 p.m. Project Game Time
  • Where: Project Game Time

Coloring and Connect at Fox

Meet some people, color and listen to music.

  • When: Sunday September 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Fox Hall Common

Explore where my new classes are

Stop at our table and ask our student leaders about the different buildings and where to find classes before the first day of school. First 20 people will receive a prize.