Weekend Snapshots

Can't visit UML during the week? That's okay. We have a few options on weekends in the next coming months. We call them Weekend Snapshots. A snapshot is basically a tour with a little bit more comprehensive introduction, overview, and Q&A. We also have certain dates where there is a special focus. See below:

January 20, 2007: Focus on the College of Engineering (Engineering Students Only)
February 3, 2007: Special Focus on Music and Fine Arts
March 3, 2007: General
May 12, 2007: General

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in attending, please register ahead of time. To Register, please click here:

http://www.uml.edu/admissions/weekendsnapshots/rsvp.html

or call us at 1-800-410-4607 or (978) 934-3931.

Assessment Testing

Assessment Testing:

This is Christine. In a short time, all of you admitted students will be getting lots and lots of mail from her about Assessment Testing. Please complete your testing as soon as is conveniently possible.

The importance of completing your testing is huge. Why? Well, a lot of reasons, but mostly because you can't sign up for classes without finishing your testing. Plus, Christine will get angry if you don't, and, given her obvious ferocity (see accompanying picture), you do not want to get Christine mad.

Winter Wonderland And Facebook

Well, folks, we are finally getting snow here in Lowell. It's almost felt like a non-winter with all the non-snow we've been getting. And frankly, since we believe that the inclement weather builds character, we feel we've been lacking in character this winter. Bring on the character.

Also, we now have a facebook page. You can find that here:

http://uml.facebook.com/profile.php?id=501503568&hiq=umass%2Clowell

We are also working on a facebook page for the class of 2011 so students who are coming to UML can speak with other classmates and hopefully get a feel for who your peers will be. Check that out at your leisure.

Have a nice day.

Guidance Counselor Hockey Night

We are hosting a guidance counselor hockey night on January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tsongas Arena here in Lowell. Tickets are free to those who RSVP to me at Edward_Seero@uml.edu and counselors can bring up to four guests. There will be a meet and greet/q&a type thing beforehand where light refreshments will be served beginning at 6:00 p.m.

For those who would rather attend an art show or a music ensemble, I apologize. The good news, however, is that we host a variety of these types of events pretty much weekly and they are always free, so check them out if you're interested.

Admitted Students

John Bender from the Breakfast Club knows how you feel...except most of you probably never went to Saturday detention...or disrespected authority...or played air guitar with your shoe on fire. You know what? Forget it. I just liked the picture and it's my favorite movie. Congratulations.

Inaugural Post

Well, it's 2007 and UMass Lowell Admissions finally has a blog. Not much to say right now, except that we are happy to be here and we hope many happy-to-be-here students will join us in the fall of 2007.

We're going to be updating this on a regular basis starting today, so check back in every few days if you want. If you're a prospective student with questions about UMass Lowell, a current student who wants to chime in, or just a casual surfer checking stuff out all are welcomed. Thanks for stopping by. Leave us a comment or two and we'll be happy.

A little introduction: My name is Ed Seero. I am an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission here at UMass Lowell. I am originally from Andover, MA. I graduated from Assumption College with a B.A. in English in 2001 and am sporadically working on my M. Ed. here at UMass Lowell. By sporadically I mean I'm on the 10 year plan. Before Assumption, I went to The Pingree School in South Hamilton, MA, so I'm a Highlander at heart despite my non-Scottish descent.

Two fun facts about me:

1. I spent the first seven years of my life living in Saudi Arabia.
2. I coach Varsity Ice Hockey at Lowell High School.

Ed