Printer FriendlyCongratulations on your acceptance into UMass Lowell! You can be proud to join this vibrant community of future engineers, politicians, teachers, researchers, artists and more. We look forward to welcoming you to campus.
- What Do You Need to Do?
- Visit Campus
- Learn More About Your Department
- Connect to Campus
- Assessment Testing
What Do You Need to Do?
Be sure to keep track of the steps that you should to take to successfully enroll at UMass Lowell. The Checklist for Incoming Students included in your acceptance packet outlines these steps.
Two items of considerable importance on the Checklist for Incoming Students are the enrollment deposit of $150 and the enrollment response card. While it may be early for you to consider sending in these items, they will hold your spot in the class and within your major. Should you choose not to attend UMass Lowell for Fall 2010, your enrollment deposit can be refunded by submitting a request in writing prior to May 1, 2010.
Visit Campus
If you haven’t been to campus, please take advantage of one of these opportunities to visit.
- Accepted Student Receptions in early April for Fall 09 admits only.]
- Daily Tours
- Smart Start Orientation in January for Spring admits and June for Fall admits – This is a must!
Learn More About Your Department
- Check out your department website, so you can get the flavor of the academic challenges there.
- Look to see what your courses for the fall are likely to be by going to the catalog and searching on your major. Requirements change from time to time but this will give you an idea of what to expect when you register at orientation in June.
- Check out the UMass Lowell Calendar. Most concerts, lectures, exhibits, and other activities are free and open to the public, so come on over!
- Are you a sport fan? Keep track of UMass Lowell teams as a River Hawk fan.
- Read eNews for the latest updates on campus happenings, research news and student activities.
- In March, start checking in at the Passport web site, a special place for information of interest to accepted students.
- Check out the Current Students page for information on events, news and more - all the information you need to get connected!
If you are contacted about assessment testing, please respond quickly. UMass Lowell does some analysis and placement screening for all incoming students, to make sure you have the foundation skills to help you succeed here. Learn more and see the schedule at the Assessment Testing site.
Have you signed up for Smart Start Orientation yet? If not, go to the online registration to register.