University of Massachusetts Lowell

University of Massachusetts Lowell Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Massachusetts Lowell has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Massachusetts Lowell include Recreational Sports Clubs, Association of Students of African Origin, Black Student Union and Greek Life.

University of Massachusetts Lowell students' favorite campus events are Spring Carnival, Engagement Fair and Fall Ball.

Does University of Massachusetts Lowell Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Massachusetts Lowell.

University of Massachusetts Lowell offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing. There are 4,750 spots available in on-campus housing for all 13,086 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 3,580 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Massachusetts Lowell offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Massachusetts Lowell Athletics

At University of Massachusetts Lowell there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Massachusetts Lowell:

Safety at University of Massachusetts Lowell

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Massachusetts Lowell is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, University of Massachusetts Lowell has police and security patrols.

Plan a Visit to University of Massachusetts Lowell

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Massachusetts Lowell, take Route 495 to Lowell, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International airport.

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