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InternationalStudent Guide 20 13YOUR DIRECT PATHWAY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL
Work Ready Life Ready World Ready
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NAVITAS AT UMASS LOWELL Your direct pathway to the UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL 2013
Message from the Provost of theUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell
The University o Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) is a globalcampus in a global city. Founded in the early days o the American
Industrial Revolution, the City o Lowell has always attracted people romevery corner o the world and is now a true melting pot o cultural energy.Lowell also borders one o the worlds primary technology industrycorridors, which provides opportunities or students and aculty alike.
A UMass Lowell education is rigorous, relevant and engaging. OurLearning Communities small groups o students with similar majorswho share core classes and living quarters enable students to stayconnected to one another and to proessors in their areas o interest.Interdisciplinary study is our main ocus here, and prepares studentsto meet challenges in both industry and society.
I hope to see you on campus soon.Ahmed AbdelalProvost, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Message from the Executive Directorof Navitas at UMass Lowell
Welcome to the Navitas program at the University o Massachusetts atLowell! These pathways programs give you a unique opportunity as aninternational student to attend an amazing, dynamic university a short
drive rom historic Boston, renowned as the educational center o theglobe. You will have the opportunity to enroll in undergraduate degreeprograms, pre-master graduate programs and intensive academic Englishand through these program complete your U.S. bachelors andgraduate degree.
When accepted at UMass Lowell, you will be a student o our universityrom day one; you will receive mentoring and individualized coaching aswell as working within a group o students that represent over 33 nations.Your Navitas courses are designed to help you attain academic success inyour studies. Our aculty is committed to your success and ensuring youattain your academic goals. Thats what Navitas is all about quality
outcomes and academic success!Welcome and I look orward to personally meeting you on our campus.
Patrick van RooyenExecutive Director, Navitas at UMass Lowell
Welcome to Navitas at UMass Lowell, your direct pathway to the Universityo Massachusetts Lowell. The Navitas Group is an internationally recognizededucation provider with the knowledge and resources o sta in more than50 dierent colleges and campuses worldwide.
UMass Lowell oers more than 120 areas o undergraduate and graduatestudy and a well-regarded aculty, especially in the areas o science, technologyand engineering.
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WELCOME
Your pathway to successWhy studywith Navitas atUMass Lowell?
UMass Lowell has a global
reputation in the ields oscience, engineeringand nanotechnology.
UMass Lowell campuslie oers a rich arrayo events, student clubs,sports, service programsand much more.
Navitas at UMass Lowelloers high-quality
educational programs ina supportive environmentcovering all aspects oyour academic and non-academic lie with theadded lexibility o threeintakes each year.
UMass Lowell is rankedamong the top 200research universities by
US News & World Report,spends more than US$70million in research eachyear and has 37 specialtyresearch centers.
UMass Lowell oersmore than 120 bachelors,masters and doctoraldegree programs aimed atpreparing students to be
work ready, lie ready,and world ready.
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UMass Lowell: learning with purposeUMass Lowell is a comprehensive,national research university locatedin the heart o a diverse community.The campus oers its 15,000 studentsbachelors, masters and doctoraldegrees in business, engineering,education, ne arts, health andenvironment, humanities, liberalarts, sciences and social sciences.
For more than a century, UMass Lowellhas been preparing students to work inthe real world, solve real problems andhelp real people. The university beganas the Lowell Normal School, a teachingcollege ounded in 1894, and theLowell Textile School, ounded in 1895to train technicians and managers orthe textile industry. Over the next 75years, both institutions extended theiroerings to meet the growing needso the region.
Lowell State and Lowell Tech, as they
were then known, merged in 1975 toorm the University o Lowell. Thecampus became part o the Universityo Massachusetts system in 1991.
UMass Lowell delivers high-qualityeducational programs, vigoroushands-on learning and personalattention rom leading aculty and sta,all o which prepare graduates to beready or work, or lie and or all theworld oers.
There are six colleges withinthe university:
Francis College o Engineering
Manning School o Business
College o Fine Arts, Humanitiesand Social Sciences
College o Sciences
Graduate School o Education
School o Health and Environment
The Emerging Technologies andInnovation Center is newly constructedand provides core acilities or use inundamental and translational research.
It consists o Class 100, Class 1,000 andClass 10,000 cleanroom spaces, wet laband engineering lab space, and a plasticsprocessing high bay. Meeting spaces arealso included on every foor to allow or
interaction and collaborationwith industry, government andother academic partners.
Achievements UMass Lowell is ranked amongthe top 200 research universitiesnationally and among the top 100public campuses.
Forbes ranks UMass Lowell asone o the top 650 undergraduateinstitutions in the United States.
UMass Lowell is a Tier 1 NationalUniversity oering a ull range oundergraduate majors as well asmasters and doctoral degrees.
UMass Lowell has been accreditedby AACSB (Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools o Business)International since 1987, thehighest-level o business schoolaccreditation. UMass Lowell wasalso named one o Americas bestbusiness schools by The PrincetonReview, a US-based standardizedtest preparation and admissionsconsulting company.
UMass Lowell is also accreditedby ABET (American Board oEngineering and Technology),which is a signatory o theWashington Accord.
Work Ready, Lie Ready, World Ready: UMass Lowell has a globalreputation in the ields o science, engineering and technology.
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" I chose UMassLowell becauseit is a very
good engineeringuniversity. WhatI enjoy most aboutthe university isbeing with friendsfrom different
parts of the world.I find the Navitasprogram helpfulbecause of thesmall classes."
Savindula Mahendra, India
UPP: Chemical Engineering
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The UMass Lowell campus map
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I find the Navitasprogram to behelpful because wehave three semesters,so our classes arenot packed, which
allows more time forstudy and gettingused to the American
teaching style.
Vivien Chow, Hong KongUPP: Computer Science
UMass Lowell: the Navitas advantageFrom the day you enroll in either othese programs, you will be a UMassLowell student.
The UPP consists o or-credit courses,and provides an academic and culturalbridge rom your high school experienceto studying or a university degree inthe United States. The PMP preparesstudents or graduate degree courses
and programs.By choosing to study with Navitas atUMass Lowell, you will benet rom:
the opportunity to study and l iveon the UMass Lowell campus
an extensive range o majors tochoose rom in the elds o
Business, Engineering, Science,Technology, and Social Sciences
being a student o UMass Lowellrom day one
receiving academic credit on yourUMass Lowell transcript or yourUPP and PMP academic courses
the fexibility o three intakes eachyear, with the option to begin your
studies in August, January or May studying in a diverse environmentwhich includes students rom over33 dierent countries
comprehensive student support,covering all aspects o youracademic and non-academic lie
the highest standards o teaching delivered by ully qualieduniversity instructors
guaranteed progression to thesecond year o your undergraduateor rst semester o your mastersdegree when you successullycomplete your Navitas programand achieve the specied grade-
point average (GPA) access to the new state-o-the-art
university acilities and servicesincluding libraries, computerlaboratories, recreational acilities,and health and career services
Navitas USA oers a University Pathways Program (UPP) and a Pre-MastersProgram (PMP) at UMass Lowell, which are both designed to prepare youor university studies in the United States.
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Your pathway to UMass LowellNavitas at UMass Lowell oers anumber o varying programs to cater tostudents with dierent levels o Englishprociency. The UPP oered by Navitasat UMass Lowell is equivalent to therst year o a UMass Lowell bachelorsdegree. Upon successul completion othe UPP, you will move directly into thesecond year o your chosen degree.
The PMP is a one or two-semester program designed or students whohave completed a bachelors degree but need additional academic and/orEnglish support to gain entry to the UMass Lowell masters program.
Nameo program
Typeo program Academic entry requirement* Program details
UPP Advanced First-yearuniversity courses
IELTS score o 6.0, or a TOEFL 80iBT and completiono secondary school with a GPA score (equivalent) o2.7 or higher.
This is a two-semester program that is equivalentto the irst year o your bachelor degree at UMassLowell. We will determine your eligibility or thisprogram based on a personal interview with theExecutive Director o Navitas at UMass Lowell andacademic testing when you arrive. To progress tothe second year o your bachelor degree, you mustachieve a GPA o 2.5 upon completion o the UPP.
UPP Standard First-yearuniversity courses
IELTS score o 5.5 or a TOEFL 70iBT and completiono secondary school with a GPA score (equivalent)o 2.0.
Note: An extended our-semester program isavailable or students who need additionalacademic support.
This is a three-semester program equivalent to theirst year o your bachelor degree at UMass Lowell.
To progress to the second year o your bachelordegree, you must achieve a GPA o 2.5 uponcompletion o the UPP.
Pre-MastersProgram (PMP)
Three Navitascourses plusgraduate course(s)
MBA, MSITE & Biology: IELTS 6.0 or a TOEFL 80iBT.Please reer to the website or GPA entry requirements.
Computer Science: IELTS 6.0 or a TOEFL 80iBT and
completion o a recognized undergraduate degreewith results equivalent to an American GPA o 2.6.
Engineering, all other Sciences, Humanities andSocial Sciences: IELTS 5.5 or a TOEFL 70iBT andcompletion o a recognized undergraduate degreewith results equivalent to an American GPA o 2.6.
The Pre-Masters Program is a one or two-semesterprogram designed or students who have completeda bachelors degree but need additional support togain entry to the UMass Lowell masters program.
Mixed Englishprogram (UPP)
Two academiccourses plus anAcademic Englishcourse (15 hoursper week)
IELTS 5.0 or a TOEFL 60iBT and completion osecondary school with an American GPA score(equivalent) o 2.0
The Mixed English program combines academiccourses with Academic English. During your irstsemester you will take two academic courses, plusan Academic English course (15 hours per week).
AcademicEnglish program(UPP or PMP)
Full timeAcademic Englishprogram (20
hours per week)
IELTS 4.5 or a TOEFL 55iBT and completion osecondary school with an American GPA score(equivalent) o 2.0.
The Academic English program is designed to helpyou improve your language proiciency as you beginyour studies with Navitas at UMass Lowell. Classes
are ive days a week or a total o twenty hours.* See page 24 or equivalent academic entry requirements or dierent countries. See page 22 or English requirements.
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Your pathway to a UMass Lowell degree
High School
(Year 12 or equivalent)Year 2 Sophomore
(2 semesters)Year 3 Junior
(2 semesters)Year 4 Senior
(2 semesters)UPP = Year 1 Freshman
(3 semesters)
Undergraduate pathway
Completionof recognised
undergraduate degree*
Masters Program(3-4 semesters)
Pre-Masters Program(1-2 semesters)
Postgraduate pathway
* Subject to meeting GPA requirements Number of semesters varies by major
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Lie on campusSocial venuesFox Common on East Campus,McGauvran Student Center on theUMass Lowell South Campus andSouthwick Lounge on the NorthCampus are all great places to hang outand meet people. There are big screenTVs, pool tables, oosball tables andemail stations. Both venues oer plenty
o room to relax or do some studying.The McGauvran Student Center alsohouses club oces, Student Activitiesand Leadership Oce, SojournYearbook, Student Government andThe Connector, the student newspaper.
Recreation and exerciseThe 65,000 square oot CampusRecreation Center (CRC) at UMassLowell is a state-o-the-art acilitydesigned to meet the needs o theUMass Lowell campus community.
CRC includes the ollowing: LieFitness, Precor, Cybex, andConcept II cardiovascular equipment
Three multipurpose courts usedor basketball, volleyball, badmintonand intramural sports
Two multipurpose studios oraerobic-based classes such as zumba,kickboxing, yoga, and pilates
1/10-mile running track usedor walking and running
Two racquetball courts and
one squash court Locker rooms with showersand saunas
Pool tables
Ping pong tables
Bicycle shop
Outdoor adventure trips
Personal training
Kayaking lessons
Student organizationsUMass Lowell has over 100 studentclubs and organizations to suit allinterests. I no group that matches yourinterests currently exists, it is very easyto organize a new one. For moreinormation, click on STUDENTLIFE at uml.edu.
TransportationThe university shuttle bus willtransport you around campus sevendays a week. Any activity that isavailable on-campus is only a quickshuttle trip away. Most universitybuildings are within walking distance.
The Lowell Regional Transit Authority(LRTA) also provides a public busservice to campus, originating at theKennedy Bus Transer Station at theGallagher Intermodal TransportationCenter. The MBTA (Massachusetts Bay
Transit Authority) provides a commuterrail service rom Lowell to Boston,New York and beyond, seven days aweek rom the Gallagher Center. Lowellis only 30 minutes rom the heart oBoston and 4 hours rom New York City.
Campus securityLowell was named by the NationalCrime Prevention Council as one osix saest cities in the United States.Although UMass Lowell is in a saelocation, the university oers campus
security 24 hours a day. This isprovided through both the city oLowell Police and the UMass LowellPolice. The UMass Lowell Blue Lightphone system allows you to contact theUMass Lowell Police rom any locationon-campus and receive helpimmediately in an emergency. For avideo about on-campus saety, visityoutube.com/user/navitasUML.
City lieAs a UMass Lowell student, you canenjoy the outdoor cas, nightclubsand a variety o dierent ethnicrestaurants Lowell has to oer. Athriving local arts scene, a world-classentertainment complex that attractstop-name perormers and a NationalPark also create wonderul recreational
opportunities or our students.Some popular annual events include,the Lowell Summer Music Festival,Lowell Folk Festival, Southeast AsianWater Festival, Lowell Jazz Festival andmany more.
Advising/tutoringNavitas at UMass Lowell providestutoring support and academicadvising to all students. Studentshave access to one-on-one tutoring byqualied instructors. Additional support
is also available through Center orLearning and Academic SupportServices (CLASS). Tutoring is ree ocharge and is accessible to all duringthe day and evening hours. There arecomputer labs conveniently locatedthroughout the campus.
Health servicesStudent Health Services is located righton campus. This service is provided tohelp meet all students health care needswhile studying at the university. All
international students are providedwith Student Health Insurance throughHarvard Pilgrim Health Care. There areno ees or any care given on-campus.Student Health Services operates onappointment and walk in services.Students are encouraged to utilizeHealth Services or any illness or routinehealth care. For more inormation onHealth Services please visit uml.edu.Keyword: Health Services.
Campus lie at UMass Lowell oers many options or entertainment.Concerts, socials, and educational lectures are held requently on-campus.
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Lowell, Massachusetts:theres a lot to like about LowellThe renaissance city Lowell,Massachusetts is an exciting crossroadswhere diverse cultures, history andcreativity intersect. Let this vibrantcity be your stage as you get readyor work, lie, and all the world hasto oer.
The birthplace o Jack Kerouac and theIndustrial Revolution, Lowells historyechoes all around you. Former millbuildings and cobblestone streets nowadd charm to a bustling downtown,steps away rom the UMass Lowellcampus, which boasts a thriving artsscene, a population rich in culturaldiversity, and a fair or estivals.
Discover restaurants representing morethan a dozen dierent cultures. Spend aday exploring art galleries or take in ashow. Stroll along the MerrimackRiver, which winds through the citycenter, and enjoy a picnic on theesplanade. Hike, bike or cross-countryski the more than 1,000 acres o stateorest nearby.
ClimateLowells seasons include warm summers,cold winters and a mild spring and all.The average low temperature is around24F (-4C) and highest is around 85F(29C) over the year.
Activities and attractionsI you enjoy an outdoor liestyle, theregion oers plenty o opportunities orboating, hiking, skiing, ice hockey, gol,soccer, biking, white water rating andwhale watching.
Local and regional highlights include:
Lowell National Historical Parkwith 5.6 miles o canals throughoutthe city
Bostons historic Freedom Trail
the White Mountains
Fenway Park (home to the amousBoston Red Sox baseball team)
Cape Cod and the islands
beaches, beautiul lakes, sailing
ski resorts
premium shopping outlets
amusement theme parks: CanobieLake Park, Six Flags, Water Country
EntertainmentLowell is home to many o the regionstop venues, hosting hundreds o localand national perormers and athleticevents throughout the year. Music anscan attend the Lowell Folk Festivalevery summer, the second largest reeolk estival in the United States.
Tsongas Center
The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
provides quality entertainment or allages and oers a beautiully landscapedoutdoor area and unction roomsoverlooking the Merrimack River.The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell ishome to the National Collegiate AthleticAssociation (NCAA) Division I UMassLowell River Hawks hockey team, andhosts concerts, conerences, amilyshows, sporting events and tradeshows.It seats 6,500 patrons or hockey gamesand up to 7,000 or concerts and events.Some o the worlds biggest celebritieshave perormed here.
LeLacheur Park
LeLacheur Park is located on the bankso the Merrimack River, on UMassLowell east campus, and oers adramatic view o both the fowing river
and the distinct red arches o the AikenStreet Bridge. It is home to the NCAADivision II UMass Lowell River Hawksbaseball team and the Lowell Spinners,a Class A aliate o the Boston Red Sox.
Dining
Lowell is an ethnically diverse city thatoers a variety o delicious internationalcuisine. The city oers dining optionssuch as Brazilian, Cambodian, Chinese,Greek, French, Indian, Italian, Laotian,Mexican, Portuguese, Southeast Asian,Sushi & Vietnamese. For a ull listo restaurants please visitlowell.org/pages/dining.
Technology and innovationLowell is in the heart o easternMassachusetts where industry thrives.The local business community is madeup o a wide variety o companies thathave chosen Lowell or its excellentamenities, central location to downtownBoston and aordable oce space.Lowell has rapidly become one o
Massachusetts leading cities ortechnology, and specializes in liesciences, nanotechnology, renewableenergy and environmental engineering.
High technology, medical care, nancialservices and other industries oerinternship possibilities or studentsat UMass Lowell. The universitysproessors collaborate extensivelywith local industry, which has led toinventions, patents and the creation ocompanies like Konarka Technologies.
To learn more about Lowell, visit:
cultureiscool.orglowell.orglowell.com
Considered one o the top spots to live in Massachusetts, the city is recognizedor its aordability, thriving arts community and excellent public transportationand is located just 30 minutes rom the heart o historical Boston.
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FAST FACTS
Population 106,519
State Massachusetts
Currency US Dollar (US$/USD)
Time zone Eastern Standard Time(UTC/GMT -5 hours)
Electricity 110V
Language English
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UPP: Engineering
The Francis College o Engineeringat UMass Lowell has a proudheritage, spanning more than acentury, o providing outstanding,practical and aordableengineering education.
In the new millennium, Lowell is againpositioned as the cradle or the NewEconomy: a revolution in large-scaleimplementation o nanoscale technology,which is expected to have broad andbenecial impacts on potentially everyacet o our lives.
With a new Center o Excellence orNanomanuacturing unded by theCommonwealth o Massachusetts anda Nanoscale Science and EngineeringCenter or High-Rate Manuacturing
unded by the National ScienceFoundation, UMass Lowells FrancisCollege o Engineering is poised to bea major leader in nanotechnology andnanomanuacturing. A major engineeringinitiative in bioprocessing andbiopharmaceuticals is also underway.
UMass Lowell is accredited by ABET(American Board o Engineering andTechnology), which is a signatory othe Washington Accord.
Intakes
August, January and May
Duration
Three semesters
2013 Program ee
US$24,720
Sample course list*
Computer Engineering
The three semester program (12 monthsin total) comprises o discipline-basedor-credit and other courses which, whencompleted with the specied GPA, willbe credited towards your UMassLowell degree:
First semester
Intro to Engineering I + Lab Physics I + Lab Calculus I or Calculus IA
First Year Experience Seminar
College Writing A ESL
Second semester
Intro to Engineering II + Lab Physics II + Lab College Writing I ESL
Calculus II or Calculus IB
Third semester
College Writing ll ESL Psychology Gen Ed SS Calculus II
* Program templates are subject to change at any time and will depend on course oerings and academic preparation o each individual student. Once accepted as a Navitas at UMass Lowellstudent, you will receive your conrmed class schedule on the rst day o orientation. You will be able to review your schedule with the Academic Manager during a one-on-one advising meeting.
All Engineering and Science students will be required to sit the Accuplacer Math test upon arrival, and will be placed in appropriate Math/Calculus classes. GPA and university transcript credit only.
University Pathways Programs (UPP)
Employment andcareer optionsAutomotive design; biodegradablepackaging; construction; datacommunications; development andtesting; local government; medicaldevices; oil and natural gas;pharmaceuticals; power generation;product development; productionoperation in manuacturing; researchand design; road and tracand others.
COURSE OUTLINES
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UPP: Engineering(continued)
Chemical Engineering orCivil Engineering
The three semester program (12 monthsin total) comprises o discipline-basedor-credit and other courses which, whencompleted with the specied GPA, willbe credited towards your UMassLowell degree:
First semester
Intro to Engineering I + Lab Chemistry I + Lab Calculus I or Calculus IA
First Year Experience Seminar
College Writing A ESL
Second semester
Intro to Engineering II + Lab
Chemistry II + Lab College Writing I ESL
Calculus II or Calculus IB
Third semester
College Writing ll ESL
Psychology Gen Ed SS Physics I + Lab Calculus II
Electrical Engineering
The three semester program (12 monthsin total) comprises o discipline-basedor-credit and other courses which, whencompleted with the specied GPA, willbe credited towards your UMassLowell degree:
First semester
Intro to Engineering I + Lab Physics I + Lab Calculus I or Calculus IA
First Year Experience Seminar
College Writing A ESL
Second semester
Intro to ECE Intro to Engineering Design I College Writing I ESL
Calculus II or Calculus IB
Third semester
Intro to Engineering Design II Physics II + Lab
Calculus II
Mechanical Engineering
The three semester program (12 monthsin total) comprises o discipline-basedor-credit and other courses which, whencompleted with the specied GPA, willbe credited towards your UMassLowell degree:
First semester
Intro to Engineering I + Lab Chemistry I + Lab Calculus I or Calculus IA
First Year Experience Seminar
College Writing A ESL
Second semester
Intro to Engineering II + Lab Physics I + Lab College Writing I ESL
Calculus II or Calculus IB
Third semester
College Writing lI ESL
Psychology Gen Ed SS Physics o Matter + Lab Calculus II
Plastics Engineering
The three semester program (12 monthsin total) comprises o discipline-basedor-credit and other courses which, whencompleted with the specied GPA, willbe credited towards your UMassLowell degree:
First semester
Intro to Engineering I + Lab Chemistry I + Lab Calculus I or Calculus IA
First Year Experience Seminar
College Writing A ESL
Second semester
Intro to Engineering II + Lab Physics I + Lab Calculus II or Calculus IB College Writing I ESL
Third semester
Chemistry Il + Lab Economics I Calculus II Fundamentals Experience o Physics I
Entry to second yearof your UMass LowellFrancis College ofEngineering degree
Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Plastics Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering
Chemical Engineering:- Biological Engineering- Nuclear Engineering- Paper- Nanomaterials Track
Program templates are subject to change at any time and will depend on course oerings and academic preparation o each individual student. Once accepted as a Navitas at UMass Lowell student,you will receive your conrmed class schedule on the rst day o orientation. You will be able to review your schedule with the Academic Manager during a one-on-one advising meeting.
All Engineering and Science students will be required to sit the Accuplacer Math test upon arrival, and will be placed in appropriate Math/Calculus classes. GPA and university transcript credit only. To be guaranteed transer to second year o your degree, you must complete the required number o credits based on your major and achieve a GPA o 2.5 or higher upon completion o the UPP.
University Pathways Programs (UPP)
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Lin Gong, China
PMP: Mechanical Engineering
"I chose UMassLowell because it isa good environment
for studying. I enjoythe library the mostbecause it has a lotof books and offersa quiet environment
for studying. I find
the Navitas programhelpful because itgives you more timeto connect with otherinternational students."
COURSE OUTLINES
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* Program templates are subject to change at any time and will depend on course oerings and academic preparation o each individual student. Once accepted as a Navitas at UMass Lowell student,you will receive your conrmed class schedule on the rst day o orientation. You will be able to review your schedule with the Academic Manager during a one-on-one advising meeting. All Engineering and Science students will be required to sit the Accuplacer Math test upon arrival, and will be placed in appropriate Math/Calculus classes. GPA and university transcript credit only. Calculus track is: 1A & 1B; I & II; or I, II & III. To be guaranteed transer to second year o your degree, you must complete the required number o credits based on your major and achieve a GPA o2.5 or higher upon completion o the UPP.
University Pathways Programs (UPP)UPP:Biotechnology/Science
The UMass Lowell College oScience osters critical and creativethinking or a technical world andis engaged in cutting-edge
research. Studying in the Collegeo Science will give you theopportunity to pursue asuccessul career in science.
Intakes
August, January and May
Duration
Three semesters
2013 Program eeUS$24,720
Sample course list*Computer Science
The three semester program (12 monthsin total) comprises o discipline-basedor-credit and other courses which, whencompleted with the specied GPA, willbe credited towards your UMassLowell degree:
First semester
Computing I Calculus I or Calculus IA
College Writing A ESL
First Year Experience Seminar
Second semester
Computing II Psychology Gen Ed SS College Writing 1 ESL
Calculus II or Calculus IB
Third semester
Natural Science + Lab Gen Ed Calculus II (4 credits) or Gen Ed College Writing II ESL
Entry to second yearof your UMass LowellCollege of Science degree
Biology- Bioinormatics- Biotechnology- Ecology
Chemistry- Cheminormatics- Forensic Sciences
Computer Science- Bioinormatics/Cheminormatics
Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Science
- Atmospheric Science - Meteorlogy- Environmental Studies- Geoscience - Geology
Mathematics- Applied Computational Mathematics- Bioinormatics- Business Applications- Computer Science- Probability/Statistics
Employment andcareer optionsAdhesives; biomedical research;energy management; environmentalresearch; hydrology; inormationtechnology; laser applications;microbiology; medical/clinicallaboratory research; nanotechnology;operations research; productdevelopment; research; sotwaredevelopment; statistical analysis;systems analysis; teaching;waste reduction.
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* Program templates are subject to change at any time and will depend on course oerings and academic preparation o each individual student. Once accepted as a Navitas at UMass Lowellstudent, you will receive your conrmed class schedule on the rst day o orientation. You will be able to review your schedule with the Academic Manager during a one-on-one advising meeting. GPA and university transcript credit only. To be guaranteed transer to second year o your degree, you must complete the required number o credits based on your major and achieve a GPAo 2.5 or higher upon completion o the UPP.
UPP: Business
The Manning School o Business(MSB) at UMass Lowell preparesyou or a proessional businesscareer in a global environmentwhile serving as a hub o industrypartnerships ostering regional
economic development througheducation, research andoutreach activities.
Intakes
August, January and May
Duration
Three semesters
2013 Program ee
US$24,720
Manning School o Business (MSB) hasbeen accredited by the Association toAdvance Collegiate Schools o Business(AACSB) since 1987. This is the highestlevel o business school accreditation aninstitution can achieve in the UnitedStates. AACSB accreditation puts theManning School o Business in thecompany o elite schools o business
across the country. Fewer than 520 otherschools in the United States have achievedthe status o accreditation or bothundergraduate and graduate programs.
Sample course list*
Business
The three semester program (12 monthsin total) comprises o discipline-basedor-credit and other courses which, whencompleted with the specied GPA, willbe credited towards your UMassLowell degree:
First semester
Management Pre-Calculus Lie Science I + Lab General Psychology First Year Business Seminar
College Writing A ESL
Second semester
College Writing I ESL
COM First Year Seminar I Management Calculus Lie Science II + Lab Sociology
Third semester
COM First Year Seminar II History elective Poly Science elective Economics I
Entry to second year ofyour UMass Lowell Collegeof Management degree
Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance International Business Management
- Management Inormation Systems Marketing Supply Chain & Operations Management
Employment andcareer optionsAdvertising management; auditingand budget analysis; brand orproduct management; businessconsulting; commercial or investmentbanking; cultural advising; databaseanalysis or administration;
entrepreneurial ventures; nancialanalysis; general and operationsmanagement; international tradeinternational banking; IT consulting;management analysis or consulting;money management; nancialplanning; project managing; public,management or governmentaccounting; sales and retail; salesmanagement; web development.
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University Pathways Programs (UPP)UPP: Fine Arts,Humanities andSocial Sciences
The College o Fine Arts,Humanities, and Social Sciences(FAHSS) at UMass Lowell connects
you globally and locally andchallenges you with analyticalreading, critical thinking andproblem solving.
Ater leaving FAHSS, you will be ready touse your expertise in the community andwill have knowledge and skills to respondto our ever-changing world.
Intakes
August, January and May
Duration
Three semesters
2013 Program ee
US$24,720
Sample course list*
PyschologyThe three semester (12 months in total)program comprises o discipline-basedor-credit and other courses which, whencompleted with the specied GPA, willbe credited towards your UMassLowell degree:
First semester Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities General Psychology Gen Ed Math First Year Experience Seminar
College Writing A ESL
Second semester
College Writing I ESL
Gen Ed Social Science Gen Ed Arts & Humanities Gen Ed Arts & Humanities
Third semester
College Writing II ESL
Gen Ed Science + Lab Child & Adolescent Development Gen Ed Social Science
Entry to second yearof your UMass LowellCollege of FAHSS degree
Fine Art- Art- Graphic Design
Criminal Justice- Corrections
- Inormation & Technology- Police- Research & Evaluation- Violence
Cultural Studies Economics English History
- Art History Music Business Music Perormance Music Studies Peace & Confict Studies Philosophy
Physics- Photonics- Radiological Health
Political Science Psychology
- Developmental Disabilities Sociology
* Program templates are subject to change at any time and will depend on course oerings and academic preparation o each individual student. Once accepted as a Navitas at UMass Lowellstudent, you will receive your conrmed class schedule on the rst day o orientation. You will be able to review your schedule with the Academic Manager during a one-on-one advising meeting. GPA and universit y transcript credit only. To be guaranteed transer to second year o your degree, you must complete the required number o credit s based on your major and achieve a GPAo 2.5 or higher upon completion o the UPP.
Employment andcareer options
Civil service; communications;counseling and psychology;criminal justice; cultural and humangeography; education; nance;orensic investigation; government;healthcare; international business;international relations; interpreting;public relations; politics; sales andadvertising; theatre.
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* Program templates are subject to change at any time and will depend on course oerings and academic preparation o each individual student. Once accepted as a Navitas at UMass Lowellstudent, you will receive your conrmed class schedule on the rst day o orientation. You will be able to review your schedule with the Academic Manager during a one-on-one advising meeting. GPA and universit y transcript credit only. To be guaranteed transer to second year o your degree, you must complete the required number o credit s based on your major and achieve a GPAo 2.5 or higher upon completion o the UPP.
UPP: School o Healthand Environment
The School o Health &Environment at UMass Lowell willhelp prepare you or a job that willmake a dierence in peoples lives.
You will gain a deep understandingo your chosen feld and learn howto promote health and well-being.
IntakesAugust, January and May
Duration
Three semesters
2013 Program ee
US$24,720
Sample course list*
Environmental HealthThe three semester program (12 monthsin total) comprises o discipline-basedor-credit and other courses which, whencompleted with the specied GPA, willbe credited towards your UMassLowell degree:
First semester Community Health & Environment Calculus I or Calculus IA
Gen Ed Math First Year Experience Seminar
College Writing A ESL
Second semester
College Writing I ESL
Gen Ed Sociology Gen Ed AH Elective Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy & Physiology Lab I
Third semester Human Development I Gen Ed Psychology Computer Tech in Health Care Anatomy & Physiology II Anatomy & Physiology Lab II
Entry to second year ofyour UMass Lowell Collegeof Science degree
Clinical Laboratory- Medical Laboratory- Science- Clinical Science
Community Health
- Environmental Health Nutritional Sciences
Employment andcareer optionsBiotechnology; biomedical device;hospitals; medical and researchlaboratories; public health;pharmaceutical rms.
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Pre-Masters Program (PMP)The PMP is a one or two-semesterprogram designed or studentswho have completed a bachelorsdegree but need additionalsupport to gain entry to theUMass Lowell masters program.
The PMP program helps to close thegap in your academic or English skills
and oers courses to ully prepare youto be successul in your graduateprogram, while also gaining credittowards your graduate program inthe process.
When you are accepted into the PMPyou are also conditionally accepted intothe masters program, as long as yousuccessully complete the PMPcoursework and attain a GPA o 3.0 inboth your PMP and graduate courses.You do not need to make any otherapplication and you will only need
one student visa application.You must also achieve a GMAT orGRE score that is acceptable to yourmasters degree program at UMassLowell. You can take the GMAT orGRE at any time beore you completethe PMP coursework, and GMAT/GREpreparation will be provided during thePMP semester(s).
During your PMP semester(s), youwill take Navitas courses plus UMassLowell graduate courses to prepareyou or your masters program. TheNavitas courses have been careullychosen to ensure that you develop thenecessary skills to succeed in themasters program.
Intakes
August, January and May
Duration
One or two-semesters
2013 Program ee
US$9,950
Entry requirements
MBA, MSITE & Biology:
IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 80iBT
Please reer to the website orGPA entry requirements
Engineering/Arts/Science/Education/Music:
IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 70iBT
Completion o a recognized undergraduatedegree with results equivalent to a U.S. GPAo 2.6
Computer Science:
IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 80iBT Completion o a recognized undergraduatedegree with results equivalent to a U.S. GPAo 2.6
Required documentsfor PMP admission
Completed application orm Certied copies o university academic
transcripts and degree IELTS or TOEFL score Three letters o reerence academic
or proessional CV/Resume
Statement o purpose (one page) Proessional work experience NOT required Please allow 4-6 weeks or applications to
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When you successfullycomplete the PMP, youmay progress to one of thefollowing degree programs:
Masters o Business (MBA)- Accounting- Finance- IT
Masters o Arts (MA) Community and Social Psychology Criminal Justice Economic and Social Development o Regions Peace and Confict Studies
Masters o Engineering(MS Engineering) Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering
- Environmental- Structural
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering- Inormation Systems- Optics- Opto-Electronics- Power & Energy Engineering
Energy Engineering- Nuclear- Solar
Mechanical Engineering Plastics Engineering
- Coatings & Adhesives- Fibers & Composites- Synthetics Fibers
Masters o Science (MS) Autism Studies Biological Sciences
- Applied Biotechnology- Biosaety- Environmental
Biotechnology- Project Management or Lie Sciences
Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Sciences Computer Science Environmental Studies
- Atmospheric Studies- Environmental Engineering Sciences
Inormatics & Management- Health Inormatics- Health Management
Innovation andTechnological Entrepreneurship
Mathematics- Applied & Computational Mathematics- Industrial Mathematics- Probability & Statistics- Statistics & Operations Research
Physics- Radiological Sciences and Protection- Radiological Health Physics &
Work Environment Work Environment
- Cleaner Production andPollution Prevention
- Epidemiology- Occupational & Environmental Hygiene- Occupational Ergonomics & Saety- Pollution & Prevention- Policy
Masters o Music (MM) Music Education
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English requirementsYour English languageentry requirementsI you have achieved one o the Englishtest results in the table below, and meetthe relevant academic requirement oryour country, you will be eligible ordirect entry into the University PathwaysProgram (UPP) or Pre-MastersProgram (PMP).
Navitas at UMass Lowell regularlyreviews its English language andacademic entry requirements.Any changes will be listed onuml.navitas.com.
English language requirements by program
Englishlanguage
qualifcation
AcademicEnglish
MixedEnglish
UPPStandard
UPPAdvanced Pre-Masters Program
IELTS 4.5 with noband lowerthan 4.0
5.0 with noband lowerthan 4.5
5.5 with noband lowerthan 5.0
6.0 with noband lowerthan 5.5
6.0 with no band lowerthan 5.5 (MBA, MSITE, Computer Science, Biology)
5.5 with no band lower than 5.0(all other PMP majors)
TOEFL
Computer/paper/iBT
153/450/55 173/500/60 196/525/70 215/552/80 215/552/80 (MBA, MSITE, Computer Science, Biology)
196/525/70 (all other PMP majors)
GCE O-levels n/a D C C n/a
EIKEN grade n/a EIKEN 2 EIKEN 2A EIKEN 2A n/a
HKCEE n/a English Level 3 English Level 4 English Level 4 n/a
HKALE n/a English:D grade
English:C Grade
English:C Grade
n/a
HKDSE n/a English: Level 2 English: Level 3 English: Level 3 n/a
Pearson VersantEnglish Placement Test
38 46 50 56 56 (Computer Science)*50 (all other PMP majors)*Pearson Test CANNOT be accepted or MBA, MSITE & Biology *
* Acceptable IELTS or TOEFL needed to progress. Note: This inormation is correct at time o printing.
The language o instruction at UMass Lowell is English. I you need to improveyour English skills to enter the UPP or PMP, you may do this through the AcademicEnglish semester.
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UPP Academic entry requirementsCountry/Qualifcation Requirements
Argentina Bachiller with a 6/10
Australia Year 12 with a 60% average or higher
Bahrain Tawjahiya Secondary School Certiicate with a 50% average or higher
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certiicate (HSC) with a 60% average
Botswana Botswana General Certiicate o Secondary Education with a 2nd Class, 2nd Division or C average
Brazil Brazilian Secondary School Leaving Certiicate (Certiicado de Ensino Mdio) with a 6/10
Brunei See General Certiicate o Education Ordinary Level
Cambodia Baccalaurat (Baccalaureate) with 6 or 60%
Chile Licencia de Educacin Media (academic) with 4 or higherChinese High School Diploma* Upper Middle School Graduation Certiicate with a 70% average or higher
Colombia Ttulo de Bachiller 7.5 or higher
Ecuador Bachiller with a 7/10
Egypt General Secondary Education Certiicate with a 65% average or Good
Fiji Fiji School Leaving Certiicate (Form 6) with a 6 average
France Baccalaurat Gnral with an overall score o 10
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certiicate Examination with D average or Credit
Hong Kong HKCEE (Form 5): D or higher in 5 subjects
HKDSE: Minimum level 2 in 4 academic subjects
India All India Senior Secondary Certiicate (CSBE): C2 or higher in 3 academic subjects
Indonesia SMU3 GPA o 5 or higher
Iran Peesh-daneshgahii (High School Diploma) with 12 13.9 average
Israel Teudat Bagrut with 55% average or higher
Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certiicate) with a GPA o 3
Jordan Tawjihi (Academic) with 60% average or higher
Kazakhstan Attestat with 3.5 GPA
Kenya Kenya Certiicate o Secondary Education (KCSE) with a C average
Korea, Republic o (South Korea) Inmungye Kodung Hakkyo (High School Certiicate) with a 70% average or 6 or less rank (Mi)
Kuwait Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al-Aama (Secondary School Diploma) with a 70% average or higher
Laos Baccalaureat II with an overall score o 12
Macau See Hong Kong or General Certiicate o Education Ordinary Level
Malaysia SPM C6 or higher in 5 subjects
Mauritius See General Certiicate o Education Ordinary Level
Mexico Certiicado de Bachillerato with a 6.0 average or higher
Mongolia School Leaving Certiicate (Gerchilgee) with a 4.0 average
Myanmar Basic Education Standard Exam Diploma (Academic & Vocational) with a 55% average
Nepal Higher Secondary Certifcate (HSC) with 60% average
Nigeria General Certifcate o Education with a 1-6 average
Oman Thanawiya Amma (General Secondary School Certifcate) with 65% average or higher
Pakistan Higher Secondary Certifcate (HSC) with 60% average
Panama Diploma de Bachiller with a 71% or higher
Peru Bachillerato Acadmic with 11 or higher
Philippines High School Diploma with 80% or higher
Qatar Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari with 55% average or higher
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Country/Qualifcation Requirements
Russia Attestat o srednem (polnom) obschem obrazovanii (Certifcate o Secondary Education) witha GPA o 3.5
Saudi Arabia Shahadat Al-Marhalat Al-Thanawiyyat (General Secondary Education Certifcate) with a 65%average or higher
Singapore O Level 5 academic subjects with 7 or lower
South Arica Senior Certifcate with Matriculation with D average or matriculation endorsement with 5059%
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka A Levels C grade in 3 subjects
Sweden Avgngsbetyg with G grade in 3 subjects
Taiwan Senior High School Graduation Certifcate with a C average or higher
Tanzania Certifcate o Secondary Education with minimum E/5 average
Thailand Matayom 6 with 60% average or higher
Turkey Lise Diplomasi with a minimum 3 average
UAE Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Education Certifcate) with a 70% average or higher
Uganda Uganda Certifcate o Education with a C (7,8) average
Ukraine Attestat with a GPA o 5
United Kingdom See General Certifcate o Education Ordinary Level
USA Successul completion o Year 12 with a GPA o 2.0
Vietnam Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thing (Diploma o Completion o Secondary School) with aGPA o 6 or higher
West Arican School Certifcate Completion with a 6 or higher in a minimum 5 subjects
Zambia Zambian School Certifcate Examination with 6 or higher average
Zimbabwe See General Certifcate o Education Ordinary Level
Other accepted qualifcations
GCEO Level Completion with an D or 7 in a minimum 5 subjects
International Baccalaureate Completion with an overall 24
* This school is authorized under ederal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. UPP is not available to students rom the Peoples Republic o China or any
University o Massachusetts campus where Navitas conducts these programs.
This inormation is a guide only. It is correct at the time o printing and is subject to change without notice. For countries not listed, please cont act [email protected].
ADVANCED PROGRAM: Applicants with an American GPA (equivalent) o 2.7 or higher may be eligible or the Advanced Pathways Program at UML.
We will determine your eligibility based on a personal interview and academic testing with the Navitas at UMass Lowell Executive Direc tor when you arrive.
All Engineering and Science students will be required to sit the Accuplacer Math test upon arrival, and will be placed in appropriate Math/Calculus classes.
For Engineering/Science students Math and Chemistry or Physics are required.
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Your accommodationResidence hallsAll campus residence halls oeramenities and eatures that will helpyou stay ocused on your studies. Allbedrooms are ully urnished with abed, dresser, desk, chair and wardrobe.Rooms are wired or high-speedinternet access, standard cable television,and local and on-campus calling;
however, you must purchase yourown phone and television. Many o theresidence halls, such as Fox Hall havecommon TV rooms, laundry acilities,kitchens and vending machine areas.Residence halls are open during winterand spring break. UPP students arerequired to live on-campus duringrst year o study. PMP students arerequired to live on-campus during rstsemester o study.
Campus dining
Campus dining at UMass Lowellis varied and distinctive. There areeight locations to choose romincluding three dining halls and tworestaurants, which oer everything
rom made-to-order dinners, saladbars, grills, deli and popular ast-oodoptions such as Starbucks, Subway,Taco Bell and Dunkin Donuts. Yourmeal plan covers meals each day o theweek or the entire semester.
Your arrivalBoston Logan Airport (BOS) is just
30 minutes rom the UMass Lowellcampus. We oer an airport transerservice rom the airport to youraccommodation or a charge. Torequest an airport pickup, pleasecontact [email protected] least 20 days beore your arrival.You will also receive an airport pickuporm with your orientation documentsand I-20.
Orientation
We oer a comprehensive orientationprogram to all new Navitas at UMass
Lowell students. This will help yousettle into your study program asquickly and comortably as possible.
You will learn about importantuniversity policies and our expectationso students. Attendance at orientation iscompulsory or all new students.During orientation, you will havethe opportunity to:
receive your academiccourse schedule
meet your instructors, mentors
and Navitas at UMass Lowell sta have your student ID photo taken
buy your textbooks and supplies
open a bank account
enroll in a mobile phone service
tour the campus, library andall student acilities
take your Math placement test
move into yourcampus accommodation
shop or any supplies you may need
learn about your immigration statusand related inormation
take a tour o the city o Lowell
meet all the other antasticNavitas students
"What I enjoy the most about
living on-campus is that Ican hang out with my friendsalmost all of the time. The
dining hall offers a wide rangeof food to choose from so it isvery convenient."
Eindra Aung, MyanmarUPP: Civil Engineering
As a Navitas at UMass Lowell student, you will be guaranteed on-campus housingat UMass Lowell or the duration o your studies. Living on-campus will give youeven more opportunities to take advantage o campus acilities and nightlie.
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Each year through the Navitas academic merit scholarship program, 162scholarships are awarded worldwide to students currently studying in ouruniversity pathway colleges and managed campuses.
Navitas bursaries and scholarshipsNavitas amily bursariesNavitas oers nancial support in theorm o amily bursaries. A bursaryapplies where two or more studentsrom the same amily study with aNavitas member institution.*
The bursary is equivalent to 10 percento the tuition ee o your program ostudy (certicate, diploma, UniversityTranser Program (UTP), UniversityPathway Program (UPP), bachelorsdegree, Pre-Masters Program (PMP),postgraduate qualiying program ormasters degree).
Do I qualiy?Has your husband, wie, brother, sister,mother, ather, son, daughter orstepchild previously studied at, or arethey currently studying at, a Navitasmember institution*? I yes, then youmay qualiy!
How do I apply?
Pick up an application rom the Navitasinstitution where you have enrolled andsubmit together with supportingdocuments such as a birth certicate oramily card. These documents will varydepending on the country where youplan to study.
How will I receive my bursary?
I you qualiy, then 10 percent o yourtuition ee will be credited to youraccount each academic term. Thisamount will vary based on the numbero units being undertaken. Note thatthe bursary applies to the rst program
o study and does not apply toadditional units or repeat units thatmay also be undertaken.
Navitas academicmerit scholarshipsNavitas is committed to helping youachieve your career goals by oeringscholarships to outstanding students.
Each term, Navitas colleges*award two students with academicmerit scholarships.
What does a scholarship include?Fees or one academic term (or partthereo) at a Navitas memberinstitution or:
a diploma, advanced diploma orassociate degree (Australia)
UTP Stage II or associatedegree (Canada)
UPP or IUTP (United States)
undergraduate pathway program(United Kingdom); or
one semester o undergraduate study atACN, Curtin University Sydney, Curtin
Singapore or Macquarie city campus; or one semester o a masters program at
Curtin University Sydney, CurtinSingapore or Macquarie city campus.
How do I apply?
There is no need to apply allull time enrolled students areautomatically eligible!
The scholarship is based on academicperormance the two students withthe highest GPA in our or moresubjects or courses will each receivea scholarship.
I you are successul, you will benotied by mail once end o termresults are released. The names osuccessul students will also be postedon the college website.
How will I receive my scholarship?
Scholarships are applied to the tuitionee or the second term o enrollmentonly or the nal semester o study in anundergraduate or postgraduate program.
Scholarship policy
1. Two scholarships or one academicterms tuition are oered at eachNavitas member institution.*
2. Where the Academic AssessmentCommittee must dierentiate betweenequally qualied applicants,additional actors such as educationaldisadvantage, membership o a specicequity group and/or signicantlyadverse personal circumstances maybe taken into account.
3. Students are eligible to qualiy or thescholarships ater successulcompletion o their rst term and atercommencing their second term.
4. Students can only be awarded thescholarship once.
5. Students already in receipt o ascholarship may not be eligible or theNavitas scholarship.
6. Students are required to pay or anyadditional courses or subjects orcourses undertaken that are over theamount covered by the scholarship.
7. Consent will be obtained prior topublishing student names onCollege websites.
* The Navitas amily bursary and academic merit scholarships are oered to students studying at ACBT, ACN, AUSI, BCUIC, Curtin College, Curtin University Sydney, Curtin Singapore, CRIC, EIBT,EIC, Eynesbury, FIC, HIC, ICM, ICP, ICRGU, ICWS, La Trobe Melbourne, LIBT, Macquarie City Campus, MIBT, MIBT Indonesia, NIC, PIBT, PUIC, QIBT, SAIBT, SIBT, Navitas at UMass Boston, Navitas
at UMass Dartmouth, Navitas at UMass Lowell, Navitas at WKU and Navitas at UNH only.
Certicate programs may also be known or registered a Foundation Studies or University Transer Program Stage I. Diploma programs may also be known or registered as UndergraduatePathway, University Transer Program Stage II or University Pathway Program. The Navitas bursary is not applicable to any English language program or any component o an English languageprogram oered by a Navitas member institution.
Equivalent to the tuition ees or a maximum o up to ve academic subjects or courses.
This inormation is correct as at the time o printing and may be subject to change without notice or at the discretion o Navitas member institutions or Navitas Limited.
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Further inormation onlinePolicies and procedures:uml.navitas.com/policies-and-procedures
Navitas at UMass Lowell has a number o policies and proceduresin place to comply with quality, regulatory and legislativerequirements. These processes orm a ramework to ensure thatNavitas at UMass Lowell delivers a high-quality service to itsstudents. Important policies include:
Privacy Act
Code o conduct
Access and equity
Grievance, complaints and appeals
Credit exemptions
Academic perormance
International student visas:uml.navitas.com/students/international-students
All international students must possess a current F-1 student visawhile they are studying in the USA. This inormation does not
apply to prospective students who are USA citizens or permanentresidents o the USA. Visit uml.navitas.com/students/international-students or answers to these and more visa FAQs:
One visa or all your studies
How do I apply?
What are the visa requirements?
What are the visa conditions?
Do I need health insurance?
How long is my visa valid?
How do I renew my visa?
Can I work in the USA whileon a F-1 student visa?
What i I have dependants?
Conditions of enrollment and fee information:
uml.navitas.com/enroll-today/conditions-of-enrollmentBeore applying to Navitas at UMass Lowell you must read theConditions o Enrollment, which contains inormation relating toees, U.S. visa inormation, conditions relating to your courseenrollment, course deerral and Reund Policy.
Successul applicants will receiveenrollment terms o oer which, togetherwith the Letter o Oer and Acceptanceo Oer, orm a binding agreement
between Navitas at UMass Lowell andthe recipient o an Navitas at UMassLowell Letter o Oer.
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How to apply: uml.navitas.com/apply-today
You may apply to Navitas at UMass Lowell directly or through anNavitas at UMass Lowell representative in your home country.
For a list o authorized Navitas at UMassLowell representatives, go to uml.navitas.com/navitas-recruiters. Early applicationand payment will allow enough time orthe application process in your chosen
course as well as allow you enough timeto obtain a student visa, once you areaccepted into the program.
Orientation: uml.navitas.com/students/orientation
We oer a comprehensive orientation program to all newNavitas at UMass Lowell students. This will help you settle intoyour study program as quickly and comortably as possible.
You will learn about important university policies and ourexpectations o students. Attendance at orientation is compulsoryor all new students.
Internships, Honors Program, and Study Abroad Program:uml.edu/student-services
UMass Lowell oers a variety o internship opportunities aswell as an Honors Program designed to oster the pursuit oexcellence and an academically rich study abroad and studentexchange program.
For Internship inormation:uml.edu/student-services/career-services
For Honors Program inormation:uml.edu/honors
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NAVITAS AT UMASS LOWELL Your direct pathway to the UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL 2013
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Academic calendarYear Intake Orientation Semester starts Semester ends
2013 January 17 January 21 January 13 May
2013* May 21 May 23 May 15 August
2013* August 29 August 4 September 19 December
2014* January 16 January 21 January 12 May
* Semester dates are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date listings, visit uml.navitas.com.
Your investment2013 tuition ees and charges*
Program Duration Total program ees (US$)
Academic English Per semester $6,400
Mixed English Per semester $8,944
UPP Standard 3 semesters $24,720
UPP Advanced 2 semesters $24,720
Pre-Masters Program (PMP) 1 semester $9,950
Other ees and charges
On-campus accommodation Per semester $4,539
Meal plan Per semester $1,714
Other compulsory ees Per semester $500
First-Year Student Services Fee One-time $200
Medical insurance (compulsory) Per year $1,203
Additional costsTo determine the total cost o attending
Navitas at UMass Lowell, students andamilies should also consider actors suchas books, supplies, transportation andmiscellaneous expenses. We estimatethese costs to be approximately US$4,500to US$6,000 each year, although thisamount may vary between students.
Health insuranceIn accordance with the State oMassachusetts Qualiying StudentHealth Insurance Program, all NavitasUSA students must carry health
insurance rom UMass Lowell.For more inormation, please visituml.edu/student-services/health.
Tuition ees or Navitas at UMass Lowell are competitively priced amongcomparable U.S. universities. This means you can receive an aordableeducation while getting the maximum return on your educational investment.
* Actual tuition costs may vary depending on specic course selections. All ees and charges are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date ee listings, please visituml.navitas.com/apply-today/ees . All UMass Lowell international students pay mandatory ees. This cost covers the rst-year student ee, international student ee, college ee and housing kit.
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Please print in BLOCK LETTERS
Application form
Personal details
Name must appear exactly as it is in the applicants passport.
Title: Mr Ms Other Gender: Male Female
Family name:
Given names:
Preferred name:
Date of birth: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
Contact details
Applicants home country address (not recruiters address):
Applicants mail address in the USA, if applicable (not recruiters address):
City: State: Zip code:
Mobile telephone:
Home telephone:
Applicants email: (mandatory):
Recruiters email: (if applicable):
Nationality/Citizenship
Country of birth:
Country of citizenship:
Passport number:
Ethnic Origin (optional for statistical purposes only)
Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic/Latino? Yes No
In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself:
American Indian or Alaska Native Asian
Black or African American White
Native Hawaiian or Pacic Islander Do not wish to report
Family background
Fathers full name:
Fathers address (if different from applicants):
Fathers occupation:
College/university attended by father (if any):
Mothers full name:
Mothers address (if different from applicants):
Mothers occupation:
College/university attended by mother (if any):
Please designate a person to be notified in case of emergency
Name: Relationship to applicant:
Address:
Home telephone:
Business telephone:
Mobile telephone:
Program selection: Navitas at UMass Lowell
UPP in Biotechnology/Science UPP in Business UPP in FAHSS
UPP in Engineering UPP in Health & Environment
UPP Mixed English UPP Academic English Pre-Masters
Please indicate the year and semester you wish to begin your studies.
Year August January May
Preferred major at UMass Lowell
Undergraduate:
Graduate:
Education details
English proficiency
IELTS score: TOEFL score:
Other:
Are you currently enrolled in an English language school? Yes No
If yes, name of school:
Current level of English:
Secondary education: highest level achieved
Name of qualication (e.g. A-levels):
School attended:
Completed: Yes No
Country/state:
Language of instruction:
Please attach certied copies of all academic transcripts or mark sheets.
Post-secondary and further education
Name of qualication:
Institution attended:
Dates attended:
Completed: Yes No
Country/state:
Language of instruction:
Please attach certied copies of all academic transcripts or mark sheets.
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Personal statement
1. Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at aneducational institution you have attended from 9th grade (or the internationalequivalent) onwards, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioralmisconduct that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal orexpulsion from the institution? Yes No
2. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or other crime? Yes No
If you have answered yes to either of the above questions, please submit aseparate sheet that gives the approximate date of each incident and explainsthe circumstances.
Employment historyIf you believe you have relevant employment experience, please attach details.
Accommodation
On-campus residential accommodation is compulsory for all UPP internationalstudents in their rst year of study and for all PMP international students in theirrst semester of study. Please complete the UMass Lowell on-campus housingapplication form, which you will receive with your conditional Letter of Offer orby visiting UMass Lowell at uml.edu/student-services/reslife/docs/Housing%20Contract.pdf.
Airport reception
Do you require airport pick-up? Yes No
Request for learning supportIf there is anything that may affect your learning (for example, impairments toyour mobility, sight, hearing, reading or writing), please notify Navitas at UMassLowell so we can determine our ability to accommodate you. Please indicateyour needs on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to this application.
Medical insurance requirements
I understand Navitas at UMass Lowell will provide a mandatory 12months of medical coverage upon my arrival in the United States at a costof US$1,203. At the end of 12 months I will be required to extend the initialcoverage on a year-by-year basis.
Sponsored students only
Type of sponsorship (i.e. tuition fees and/or living expenses):
Name of organization sponsoring you:
Other information
How did you frst learn about Navitas at UMass Lowell?
You may check more than one option:
Exhibition/seminar
Newspaper/magazine
Recommended by a friend/relative
Recommended by an education recruiter
Internet
OtherPlease specify:
Application checklistCheck that you have:
Completed all sections of the Application form
Read and understood the Conditions of Enrollment, including theRefund Policy
Check that you have attached:
Certied copies of your academic transcripts and certicate of completion
Certied evidence of your English language ability
A certied copy of your passport, student visa or birth certicate
Disclaimer (for students aged 18 or older)
I grant Navitas at UMass Lowell permission to provide my parent(s), guardian(s)and recruiter, when requested, with any information pertaining to my applicationto study, ongoing academic progress, results and attendance. Yes No
Declaration
I declare that the information I have supplied on this form with respect to my application
to Navitas at UMass Lowell is, to the best of my understanding and belief, complete and
correct. I understand that giving false or incomplete information may lead to the refusal
of my application or cancellation of enrollment. I have read and understand the published
course information in the brochure or website and I have sufcient information about
Navitas at UMass Lowell to enroll.
I give Navitas at UMass Lowell permission to obtain ofcial records from an educational
institution attended by me. I grant Navitas at UMass Lowell permission to provide UMass
Lowell with any information pertaining to my application of study, my ongoing academic
progress, and my results and attendance for the purposes of admission and transfer.
I understand that Navitas at UMass Lowell may collect, store and use personal informationonly for the purposes of administering prospective, current and graduate student
admissions, enrollment and education, and that the information collected is condential
and will not be disclosed to third parties without my consent, except to meet government,
legal or other regulatory authority requirements. (For further information consult Navitas at
UMass Lowells Privacy Policy and UMass Lowells Access to Information and Protection
of Privacy Policy.)
I understand that after I commence my studies with Navitas at UMass Lowell, I will need
to successfully complete the program and maintain the minimum required GPA before I
can continue my studies at UMass Lowell. I understand that if I have applied through an
approved UMass Lowell or Navitas at UMass Lowell recruiter, any information contained in
my Navitas at UMass Lowell application may be released to that recruiter.
I understand that fees may change without notice. I accept liability for payment of all fees
as explained in this brochure, and I agree to abide by the Refund Policy, which is current at
the time of my studies at Navitas at UMass Lowell. I understand that living expenses in the
United States may be higher than in my own country and I conrm that I am able to meetthese costs. I understand that by signing this application form, I will be eligible to receive a
letter of admission from Navitas at UMass Lowell.
Applicants signature:
Date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must also sign thisapplication form.
Parents/guardians signature:
Date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
Unsigned applications cannot be processed.
Recruiters cannot sign on an applicants behalf.
Postal address for applications
Admissions Of ficerNavitas at UMass LowellUniversity of Massachusetts LowellWannalancit Mills600 Suffolk Street, 5th Floor
Lowell, MA 01854United States of America
P +1 978 934 1961
F +1 978 934 1224
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Education for your world
Navitasat UMass Lowell
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Wannalancit Mills600 Suolk Street, 5th FloorLowell, MA 01854United States o America
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This school is authorized underederal law to enroll non-immigrantalien students. UPP is not available tostudents rom the Peoples Republico China, or any University oMassachusetts campus where Navitasconducts these programs.
The inormation contained in thisbrochure is correct at the time opublication; however, Navitas at UMassLowell reserves the right to alter,amend or delete details at any timewithout notice.
Selected photographs in this
publicationare UMass Lowell
Lowell aerial image Terageorge
This brochure is provided ree o charge.
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