International Partnerships

For Faculty & Partner Institutions

Mary Robbins
Special Assistant to the Provost for Academic Initiatives

Responsible for:  
  • Coordinating international initiatives for the University;
  • Working with faculty to develop budgets for international courses;
  • Presenting proposals for international initiatives to the Provost;
  • Developing Memoranda of Understanding; and
  • Coordinating the Provost’s international travel.     

For Students

The Office of Study Abroad and International Experiences

Responsible for:

  • Coordinating study abroad opportunities on campus

General inquiries - StudyAbroad@uml.edu 
Manager, Fern MacKinnon
Asst. Manager, Emily Brazer

Phone - 978-934-4660

The office is located at:
UMass Lowell, South Campus  
O'Leary Library, 271M  
Lowell, MA 01854

International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)

Maria Conley, Director Website
The ISSO is responsible for:
  • All paperwork and logistics necessary for international faculty and student exchanges/visits;
  • Advising current and potential students on compliance with academic and immigration regulations;
  • Providing assistance with work authorization information and processing;
  • Facilitating the social security application process, advising on tax treaty benefits, and other processes of that nature; and
  • Offering cultural adjustment assistance to students.