Academic Policies & Procedures

Below you will find information about academic policies and procedures for undergraduate online and evening programs, as well as graduate programs, in the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies for admissions, transferring credits, grading, financial aid and more. If you have and questions, please contact our Advising Center at 978-934-2474, or Continuing_Education@uml.edu.



Institutional Disclosure

Institutional Disclosure of Information according to the Higher Education Act is available at https://gps.uml.edu/general/inst_disclosure.cfm. Students who have questions about the interpretation or application of University academic policies should consult with an academic or program advisor.

International Students

The University of Massachusetts Lowell does not issue student visa documents (i.e., Form I-20 or Form DS-2019, etc.) to students in online programs or undergraduate evening on-campus programs. International students presently living in the U.S. who are registering for online programs or undergraduate evening on-campus classes must provide proof of non-immigrant status. Please submit a copy of: Your current visa document (Form I-20, Form DS-2019, Form I-797, Employee Authorization Card, etc.); visa stamp; and I-94 card (https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/) with your registration form. F-1 and J-1 students from another academic institution must obtain the consent of their U.S. sponsoring institution in order to enroll for courses at UMass Lowell. Such consent will be reviewed by the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO). These students will not be permitted to be full-time or degree seeking students at UMass Lowell while maintaining F-1 or J-1 student status from another academic institution. Students holding B-1 and B-2 status may not register for any academic classes. F-2 spouses and minor children of a legal F-1 student may not engage in a full-time program of study, but may work towards completion of a degree while on part-time status. Please contact the International Students and Scholars Office at international@uml.edu with any questions.

Note: In registering for courses and/or accepting admission into the University of Massachusetts Lowell, each student assumes responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations, and procedures of the University pertaining to his or her student status as set forth in the appropriate University of Massachusetts Lowell publications by the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies .

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Our academic and program advisors are available to help you with your questions!

Email Continuing_Education@uml.edu for assistance, or call our Advising Center at 800-480-3190.

See links at the bottom of this page for technical assistance with your online course.

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