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.

We have just the thing to help you get started. Soon you will have the chance to attend the Student Success Summit. It's a great way to explore the opportunities, experiences and resources available to you on campus. It's also the perfect time to make friends with your peers before classes begin. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to attend. Click on the tabs below to learn more.

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

  • Spring 2024

    This onboarding experience serves the following cohorts:

    • new District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP) students and new students from other College Access Programs
    • new international students (F-1; J-1)
    • new multiethnic/multiracial students
    • new Black, African, African American students
    • new Latine, Latinx students
    • Asian American Center for Excellence and Engagement (AACEE) - new Asian American students
    • LGBTQ+ students
    • all new first year & transfer students
    • Rising 360⁰ and more!

    If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the Student Success Summit, please email: Multicultural_Affairs@uml.edu.

  • January 11, 2024

    The International Student Welcome Session, led by the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO), will be held:

    All new F-1 and J-1 international students are REQUIRED to attend the International Student Welcome Session, where you will also meet your ISSO Advisors.

    If you have any questions regarding the International Student Welcome Session, please contact the International Students & Scholars Office by email: ISSO@uml.edu.

    Organized by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO), Asian American Center for Excellence & Engagement (AACEE) and Disability Services Office (DSO).

Sample Agenda

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Welcome to UMass Lowell (UML)!
  • Rising 360⁰ Overview: positioning yourself for success
  • Focus on Cultural Well-being & Required Onboarding
  • Lunch
  • Campus Tours & Resources
  • Community Dinner & Optional Campus Events