Fall 2026 Events

October 19-23, 2026: National Transfer Student Week

October 19, 2026: Lunch with Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences (ZCHS)

To kick off National Transfer Student Week, ZCHS students are invited to attend a celebratory luncheon to recognize transfer students and their contributions to the ZCHS community. Take part in the opportunity to connect with other transfer students, as well as with faculty and staff who can support you throughout your academic journey.

October 19, 2026: Games with Francis College of Engineering

New to Engineering? Come meet fellow transfer students, make connections, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon together! All transfer students are welcome—whether you’re brand new to campus or just looking to meet some new people. Join us for board games, snacks, and good conversation in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. No experience or game strategy required—just bring yourself and be ready to have some fun! Come play. Come connect. All are welcome!

October 20, 2026: Sip n' Spin Transfer Student Event with the Centers for Learning, Advising, and Student Success (CLASS)

As Spring registration comes around the corner, join CLASS for a mix of connection, preparation, and invigoration in a supportive and welcoming environment. Enjoy refreshments while checking in with your advisor on academic progress and spin the prize wheel for the chance to win giveaways like t-shirts, pens, cups, and more!

  • When: Tuesday, October 20, from 10 a.m. to noon
  • Where: Cumnock Hall Lower Level, Advising Center

October 20, 2026: Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA) Luncheon with the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (FAHSS)

Join the BLA Director, Dr. Kevin Petersen, and the BLA advisors, Jason Carter and Daniel Arroyo-Rodriguez, as they host an information session all about the BLA Program. There will be discussion of the benefits of obtaining a BLA degree and different options for completing the BLA capstone, which students must complete in order to graduate. Food will be provided and everyone is welcome!

  • When: Tuesday, October 20, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
  • Where: Coburn Hall, room 268

October 20, 2026: Lego Night with the Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)

Join TAP for a night of building with a childhood favorite: Legos! Come together with other transfer students to build connections and creations. Legos and snacks will be provided. Everyone is welcome!

Register for Lego Night with TAP

October 21, 2026: Transfer Student Roadmap: Understanding Your Degree and Planning Your Path with the Manning School of Business

Take the guesswork out of degree planning. This workshop is designed to help transfer students understand how their previous coursework fits into their business degree and what comes next. Whether you're newly transferred or still trying to make sense of your degree requirements, this workshop will help you chart a clear path to graduation. Please bring your laptop!

Register for Transfer Student Roadmap: Understanding Your Degree and Planning Your Path

October 21, 2026: Acing the Interview Panel with the Career and Co-op Center

Each transfer student has a unique journey. Learn from employers how to stand out in an interactive session that shares insider tips and showcases how you can tell your unique story in an interview.

Register for Acing the Interview Panel

October 22, 2026: Sip n' Spin Transfer Student Event with the Centers for Learning, Advising, and Student Success (CLASS)

As Spring registration comes around the corner, join CLASS for a mix of connection, preparation, and invigoration in a supportive and welcoming environment. Enjoy refreshments while checking in with your advisor on academic progress and spin the prize wheel for the chance to win giveaways like T-shirts, pens, cups and more!

  • When: Thursday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to noon
  • Where: O'Leary Library Learning Commons

October 22, 2026: Transfer Student Mixer with the Honors College

Are you an Honors Transfer Student? Come to this casual meet and greet for the chance to meet other Honors transfer students, chat with staff, enjoy some tea and snacks, and start building your community. We’ll also have some fun games and arts/crafts for students to enjoy, as well as the chance to win some prizes! This event counts as an E1 Honors Requirement.
  • When: Thursday, October 22, from noon to 2:30 p.m.
  • Where: Allen House Gallery

October 23, 2026: Mini Club Fair with the Kennedy College of Sciences (KCS)

Now that transfer students have gotten a chance to settle into a routine this semester, KCS wants to offer another opportunity for you to meet and interact with their student clubs and encourage you to get involved. Meet students with similar interests and enjoy pizza at the same time. You don't have to be a KCS student to check it out!

  • When: Friday, October 23, from noon to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Olsen Hall, room 330

October 23, 2026: UMass Lowell versus Providence College, Men's Ice Hockey Game

To close out National Transfer Student Week, cheer on the River Hawks as they face the Providence College Friars! Enjoy the game and stop by the Transfer Alliance Program's table for some fun swag.

November 20, 2026: Transfer Hockey Night

Join the Transfer Alliance Program at Transfer Hockey Night to cheer on the UMass Lowell River Hawks against the University of Vermont Catamounts! At UMass Lowell, we want to celebrate our transfer students, past, present, and future. Because of this, all community college students can attend this game for FREE. If you have ever been curious about the UMass Lowell student sporting experience, now's your chance! No matter what part of your transfer journey you are in, join us for the celebration!

Community college students, get your tickets to Transfer Hockey Night.

Any questions about the event can be emailed to: tap@uml.edu and we will get back to you as soon as possible.