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Thank you for your interest in attending UMass Lowell. We encourage you to devote the coming year to building on your transcript and demonstrating success in college courses. We hope you will consider applying as a transfer student to UMass Lowell in the future. In fact, if you successfully earn 24 credits at another institution and obtain a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.000, we will guarantee your admission to UMass Lowell.*

How do I know what college I should attend?

The transfer admissions staff here at UMass Lowell works closely with students, faculty and staff at community colleges throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New England and across the country. Over half of the students who start at UMass Lowell every year came to us as a transfer student, so we make the process as smooth as possible for our transfer applicants.

How do I know what classes to take?

The degree pathway for your intended major at UMass Lowell can show you exactly what courses are required for our bachelor’s degree programs. Using this as a guide to select classes will help ensure the classes you take will transfer to UMass Lowell.

How do I know my classes will transfer?

Our transfer dictionary outlines how courses transfer from other colleges to UMass Lowell. By entering your institution in the appropriate search box, you can see which courses successfully transferred to UMass Lowell.

How do I connect with a transfer counselor at UMass Lowell?

Feel free to give us a call at 978-934-3931 or email us at transfer@uml.edu. Our team can answer any additional questions you have or help advise you on your specific transfer pathway.

How do I transfer to UMass Lowell after I start at another school?

If you decide that you’d like to transfer to UMass Lowell within a year, you will not need to reapply. Simply let us know your plans by email or phone and have your official college transcript sent to our office. Find out more about the transfer admission process.

More information about transferring to the university can be found on the transfer website. Our transfer counselors are happy to speak with you about how best to prepare for successful admission as a transfer student.

*Please note that this offer is extended to students wishing to transfer into any major except nursing. If you are interested in engineering, sciences or exercise physiology, you are encouraged to reach out to our transfer counselors to confirm your eligibility as a transfer applicant.