Welcome to UMass Lowell!

On behalf of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), congratulations on your acceptance to UMass Lowell! We are thrilled to welcome you here.

Our office is here to welcome you to the university with many events to kick off the year. Additional to attending your Undergraduate Mandatory Orientation Session or Graduate Orientation Session we have events designed just for our UML international students. It's a great way to explore opportunities, experiences and resources available to you on campus. All undergraduate and graduate (master's and Ph.D.) students are welcome to attend.

Check out our Welcome Guide for information as you prepare to arrive to the United States.

If you have any questions please email: Multicultural_Affairs@uml.edu.

International Student Kick-Off Week

Wednesday August 28

  • Meet and Mingle with other students.

Thursday August 29

Register for Kick-off Day.

  • Getting you connected!
  • Campus Safety
  • Health Services and Counseling
  • Academic Resources
  • Student Panel(UGD and Grad Panels)
  • Mental Health

In the Evening:

  • Lowell City Walking Tour / Food Tasting around Local City Businesses

Saturday August 31

  • Coloring and Connect at Fox Common
  • Gather For Dinner before going to Project Time together

Sunday September 1

  • Speed Friending