Resources for Signature Programs

  • River Hawk Scholars Academy (RHSA)
    Resources for UMass Lowell students that identify as first-generation college students.
  • River Hawk Experience Distinction
    Power up your degree by earning recognition for experiential learning activities.
  • Immersive Scholars
    Explore opportunities for campus research with a faculty or staff member, or international seminars, exchanges and field based experiences.
  • DifferenceMakers
    Explore opportunities for creative problem solving, innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • International Experiences & Study Abroad
    Engage your intellectual curiosity and expand your understanding of the world by studying abroad. 
  • Rising 360
    Rising 360 program provides you access to specific cohorts and opportunities to engage in the benefits of the program with peers who share similar interests, identities, etc.
  • UML Launch! Summer Program
    Programs for incoming River Hawks to prepare for college, build community and/or get a jump start on your classes.
  • STEM Starter Academy for Mass Community College Students
    A bridge program for Massachusetts Community College students interested in the STEM fields who want a head start on the path towards a UML degree!