Admissions Information / How to Apply
Congratulations on your decision to apply to UMass Lowell. We look forward to having you in our programs!
See the Entire List of Undergraduate Degree and Certificate Programs offered through Online and Continuing Education.
There is no deadline to apply, and you may apply at any time during the year. Each application is processed and each applicant notified as soon as all of your admissions materials have been received and reviewed.
Applying into an Undergraduate Degree Program
Complete the Online Undergraduate Degree Application Form (preferred), or print, complete and submit the Undergraduate Degree Application .pdf form. Please note: Your application will be processed once we have received your $60 application fee. Return your completed application along with your application fee to:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Online & Continuing Education
OCE Admissions - Southwick Hall, Rm 203
1 University Avenue
Lowell, MA, 01854
Questions? See our helpful Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process.
Applying into an Undergraduate Certificate Program
Apply to an undergraduate certificate program using the Online Application Form or by printing and completing the Undergraduate Certificate Application Form in .pdf file format. Applicants will be required to have either their official high school transcript, HiSET®, GED® or their most recent college transcript if applicable, sent to Continuing Education at the address below. Applications, transcripts, and other correspondence should be sent to:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Online & Continuing Education
OCE Admissions - Southwick Hall, Rm 203
1 University Avenue
Lowell, MA, 01854
Undergraduate certificate applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no fee to apply. Upon acceptance, notification will be sent to students.
Questions Regarding Your Undergraduate Application?
Email OCE_Admissions@uml.edu or call (978) 934-2474.
For General Assistance:
Call the Advising Center at (978) 934-2474 or (800) 480-3190. Our academic advisors are here to help!
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Check the Status of Your ApplicationFees
There is a $60 application fee when you apply into an undergraduate degree program.
Readmission Due to Inactivity
Students who were previously accepted and enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at UMass Lowell who left the University before receiving their degree or who haven't registered for courses for more than four semesters will need to apply for readmission before they can register for courses. To apply for readmission to that same program, please complete and submit the Application for Readmission .pdf form along with the $60 re-admission fee. To apply into a different program, please complete and submit a new Online Application for Admission and reference your prior coursework at UML in your new application. Please note, if you are applying to a new program, you may need to have your transcripts from other institutions resent to UMass Lowell, as information on inactive students is destroyed after two years of inactivity.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Pursuing A Part-Time Undergraduate Degree at UMass Lowell
Required:
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Select your desired degree program and
Apply Online or complete the degree program
application
(PDF format) for admission. View a
complete list of degrees we offer on a part-time, evening basis.
If you are mailing in your application form, mail the application
with the $60 application fee to:
University of Massachusetts LowellDivision of Online & Continuing EducationOCE Admissions - Southwick Hall, Rm 203
1 University Avenue
Lowell, MA, 01854 -
Contact the high school or colleges where you have taken courses and ask them to send your official transcripts directly to Online and Continuing Education. If your previous school participates in secure electronic transcript sharing, such as Parchment, E-Script, or National Clearinghouse, they may send us login credentials to oce_admissions@uml.edu so we may download your official transcript, otherwise transcripts can be mailed to the address above.
Please Note:
- We cannot accept transcripts that have been previously opened, attached to an email via PDF, faxed or copied.
- International Students must have their transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES). See our Guide for International Students for details.
If you are an applicant under the age of 21 and you have less than 12 credits from a college or university, you may be required to submit official SAT or ACT scores. Please contact the Online & Continuing Education Admissions Office at OCE_Admissions@uml.edu for more information.
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Once your application fee and all supporting documents including official transcripts have been received, OCE Admissions will review your application.
- Admitted students will receive a formal acceptance letter by mail at their home address. This letter will include information on accessing your student account, making a "virtual" or in-person appointment with your academic advisor, and registering for courses.
Recommended:
- Attend an Online and Continuing Education Virtual Open House.
- Speak with a Student Support Specialist to review degree requirements and transfer credits.
- Contact the Financial Aid Office to see if you're eligible for assistance.
- If you're a veteran, senior citizen, or your employer provides tuition assistance, check your eligibility for tuition waivers/remission.
- Become familiar with University policies and regulations on our website.
- Contact the Online and Continuing Education Faculty and Student Support Center with any questions at (978) 934-2474, email: Continuing_Education@uml.edu or drop by Southwick Hall Room 203 on UMass Lowell North, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00pm and on Friday from 8:30am to 5:00 p.m.
Other Helpful Links for New Online and Continuing Education Students
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Admissions for all of UMass Lowell's graduate online degrees and certificate programs are processed by UMass Lowell's Office of Graduate Admissions.
Applying into a Graduate Degree Program
All applicants must submit:- An application - Apply Online
- An application fee
- A statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Official test scores, when applicable. GMAT/GRE waivers available (see waiver form for details).
- Resume
Required for certain programs such as the Master's in Business Administration and the Master of Science in Health Informatics and Management
For specific information regarding any of the above application materials (which may vary for some programs), please see UMass Lowell's Graduate Admissions Process at https://www.uml.edu/Grad/Process/.
Applications can be completed and submitted at any time during the year. Each application is processed — and each applicant notified — as soon as all admissions materials have been received and reviewed. For additional details, please visit https://www.uml.edu/grad/.
Applying into an Online Graduate Certificate Program
UMass Lowell Graduate Certificate Programs provide knowledge and expertise that are vital in today's rapidly changing workplace. In many cases, graduate certificate courses may be applied toward a master's degree at UMass Lowell. Most graduate certificates consist of four courses, for a total of 12 graduate credits. This is a great way to earn a graduate-level credential on the way to earning your master's.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Holders of an appropriate bachelor's degree
HOW TO APPLY?
Apply online or download an application at http://www.uml.edu/grad.
Application Fee is $50.00 for all applicants. NO Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for graduate certificate programs. Credits earned from a graduate certificate may be used toward a related graduate degree with the approval of the graduate program coordinator. Students who complete a graduate certificate with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better in a UMass Lowell graduate certificate program may be able to waive the GRE when applying to a related master's degree. Graduate Certificate Programs must be completed within a five-year period with a minimum 3.0 grade point average and with not more than one course with a grade below B. Courses completed for one certificate may not be used for other certificates. Once you have completed all of the courses required for your certificate, please complete and submit the Graduate Certificate Clearance Form.
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723.
For General Assistance:
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!