University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Last year, the University awarded over $100 million in financial aid to qualified students in grants & waivers, scholarships, undergraduate & graduate loans and campus employment.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  At UMass Lowell, transfer students make up approximately half of the undergraduate population.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall: 1,978
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall: 1,552
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall: 78%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall: 1,001

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  The minimum GPA requirement for transfer applicants is 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Official Transcripts:
  Official college transcripts, from all colleges attended are required. If you have not successfully completed 24 credits of college coursework, you must submit an official high school transcript.
• SAT Scores:
  Students who will have completed less than 24 college-level credits by the time of matriculation at UMass Lowell must submit ACT/SAT scores.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  One letter of recommendation from someone who is familiar with your abilities and experience (a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, employer, etc.) is required.
• Essay:
  A personal essay is required.
• Application Fee:
  The application fee is $60 for all applicants.
• Interview:
  A personal interview might be requested of some.
• Other Requirements:
  A list of all courses not shown on transcripts is required.
• Apply Here:
  http://www.uml.edu/admissions/apply/standards.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Only courses with grades of “C-” or better are transferable.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  The maximum transfer credits accepted from a 2-year is 60 semester hours, and from a 4-year is 90. You must complete 30 semester hours at UMass Lowell to earn a bachelor's degree.