University of Massachusetts Lowell

University of Massachusetts Lowell requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of Massachusetts Lowell accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Massachusetts Lowell has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 69% of students who start college at University of Massachusetts Lowell graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Massachusetts Lowell may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At University of Massachusetts Lowell?

University of Massachusetts Lowell has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	No
Science	No
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Massachusetts Lowell directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Massachusetts Lowell

When choosing a major, University of Massachusetts Lowell students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. University of Massachusetts Lowell false.University of Massachusetts Lowell does not offer double majors. Students must choose one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Does University of Massachusetts Lowell Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Massachusetts Lowell offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Massachusetts Lowell Offer Online Classes?

❌ University of Massachusetts Lowell false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does University of Massachusetts Lowell Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Massachusetts Lowell true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Massachusetts Lowell Have An Honors Program?

❌ University of Massachusetts Lowell false or a Freshman Honor College.

Does University of Massachusetts Lowell Require Internships?

❌ Students at University of Massachusetts Lowell are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While University of Massachusetts Lowell does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About University of Massachusetts Lowell

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University of Massachusetts Lowell Library

The main library on campus is the O?Leary Library and Learning Commons and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Massachusetts Lowell

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

University of Massachusetts Lowell offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Education, Art, Criminal Justice, English, History, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Physics, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, etc. See website for full listing: https://www.uml.edu/Academics/Graduate-programs/bachelors-to-masters.aspx

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Massachusetts Lowell have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Massachusetts Lowell has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Massachusetts Lowell include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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