Hi guys I’m lowkey in a pickle right now and have no idea on what to do.

I took 3 courses (2 lectures and a lab), 2 of which were in the first summer session and the other is the full 12 weeks, that amounted to 3,480 dollars. I didn’t sign up for the payment plan because I was dead broke and didn’t want to sign up for something that I couldn’t afford at the moment so I planned on paying it off in smaller increments once I got a job. The thing is I started working 3 weeks ago and was going to pay off half of it but something happened where my payroll didn’t go through and I didn’t get paid 😍. So now I have no money but the problem isn’t even that, I got an email today saying that if I don’t pay off the amount in full by this Friday by 5pm that I could be dropped from my fall enrollment and I’m freaking out.

Now I plan on going to the solution center tomorrow morning to talk about getting on a payment plan and ask to see if there any emergency grants that I can get but I’m kind of just nervous about what to expect.🫩

does anyone have both a work study job and an on campus job? Literally all of the money i would get from work study has to go towards tuition and i figured ill need another job to pay for personal stuff. is it difficult to get two?

I submitted my FAFSA two week after my schools priority deadline, and now I lost $9000 in need based aid from UML, I know it’s my fault for being after priority but I was hoping I’d atleast still get something. I got a merit scholarship with UML as well, for $10,000 a year, but it’s for 4 consecutive years. I am trying to figure out if there is a way to defer my scholarship a year for financial hardship and take an LOA for financial hardship, I know people who did that at Umass Amherst a couple years ago, but the aid office when asked said I would loose my scholarship for having a break in between the 4 years. I wanted to get a second opinion because i know many people on here say they get bad info from the aid office, and quite frankly wanted to do more research before taking at face value. Wanted to know if anyone had experience with this. Edit: all of this aid is through and distributed by UML, my fafsa was completely fine and had no issues with them

I only ask this because I was curious if the merrimack edge residents will be able to stay there next year, or if they need to try to get a early room selection.

Hello, I am starting my first hybrid semester at UML this Fall, and I am wondering if anyone here is like 24+? I am a senior graduating in May and would like to network/make new friends/ have people my age to maybe attend some games with or get lunch with during my final year! I am 26 and I am majoring in Econ. :)

PS Let me know where the older students congregate or any other tips haha.. I haven’t been in person since I started my associates and I was playing a sport so I feel a bit disadvantaged here

Hi,

My friend and I are currently in a Fox triple on the 5th floor with 1 random roommate. We asked them to switch so another friend could join but that doesn’t seem to be an option anymore. I’m not sure how important air conditioning and big windows is to anyone, but if there’s anyone in a double (in a suite too is okay) my friend and I would love to trade!

Hi everyone,

I'm a local entrepreneur doing research on the medical waste management industry and came across an IBISWorld report that would be extremely helpful for my research:

Medical Waste Disposal Services in the US (NAICS OD4182)

https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/industry/medical-waste-disposal-services/4182/

I know many universities provide IBISWorld access through their libraries, so I was wondering if anyone at UMass Lowell could check whether it's available through the university.

If you have access and would be willing to help, I'd really appreciate it. Even a PDF export or screenshots of the sections on market share, barriers to entry, competitive landscape, and financial benchmarks would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks in advance!

I'm a Chem major. I actually was given an exception to take Orgo IIA OR IIB.

IIB was easier SCHEDULE wise, as in I'm able to take in the summer in order to graduate on time. I'm in the class now and idk wtHELL is going on.

I got an A in orgo I... I know orgo 2 is hard in general but I'm wondering if its the content or if its hard cause its IIB and not IIA.

Anyone have experience taking both and really know the difference? I'm wondering if I should just thug it out or withdraw and just wait to take IIA for chem majors. It'll just push my back a semester 😭

Hello. I will be transferring to UMass Lowell this fall. I will be studying accounting. I like to wake up early and study. My study block starts at 4:50am and ends at 7am, when I will be heading to the dining hall. I will have a 10 minute break in between both hours. If no one is interested then that’s okay. I get it, that’s way too early for a lot of people. Any major can join, I’m just looking for people to study with during this time, and any other time.

How are the quads in Leitch? I swapped into one out of the 15th floor double in fox with a roommate who was very strange. how bad is the quad?

Im trying to switch out of my 3 person dorm room from fox which I did last year there was a bunch of free rooms to swap into. Ive been checking lately and theres just nothing on room swap. Is it like that for everyone else??

Coming into my 3rd year at UML and it’s making me think about how much I love this school. When I think back about my first year here, I was considering transferring. College is what you make out of it. It’s okay to have doubts but give it time and put yourself out there. It took a lot of time for me to find “my people” but one or two good friends really makes a difference. I love it here and love the amazingly diverse city. I think now that I have the chance to live in other cities I have a greater appreciation for Lowell; the good and the bad.

Hey I'm a transfer student so this is my first fall here. When does UML typically drop the textbook list for the fall semester?

I got an email this afternoon from the financial aid office notifying me that I've been selected for a UML endowed scholarship. However, when I access the scholarship portal, I'm unable to find the "My Awards" link that the email states where I can view the details.

Can someone please clarify if that section has been moved or if they're experiencing the same thing? I'm wondering if I got the email by mistake because I can't find it. Thanks in advance

So I’m attending orientation on the 13th, but I just got an email from UMass Lowell saying that I need to submit my sat scores to attend orientation. I submitted them to be sent about a week ago, but they won’t arrive until two days after my orientation. If anyone can help me to understand if they really need the scores or if I should reschedule until after, that would be a big help. I thought UMass Lowell already had my sat scores from college board when I applied.

What’s your guys suggestion on having a professor that targets you in class and makes off subliminal and unkind commentary? I honestly don’t know what todo but her comments are hurting my feelings and they’re not supportive what so ever. Idk if i’m over thinking it but i’ve asked others and they’ve agreed. I can’t switch out of the class or switch professors as I need the class.

does anyone know when billing info/payment plans for the semester usually come out? im an incoming freshman

Hi, I got placed into a dorm with 4 other roommates which is not exactly what I wanted for the dorm this year. Is it possible for a unit that only has two total people in them to appear during the room swap? Just trying to get my hopes up as I really do not want to share a unit with four other people. Thanks.

Edit: DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, NOT SINGLE

he’s a stubborn 18 year old boy who doesn’t really care about college. he’s going willingly but he doesn’t adapt to change well. he’s has orientation later this month, which i’m hoping will get him excited.

he hasn’t done his placement tests or anything yet and our mom isn’t thrilled about that lol.

he’s living in a triple in fox which might be good for him due to easy access to the dining hall, the amount of people living in that building and easy access to the rec center (he loves basketball).

any tips or suggestions would help! maybe some things to do on / around campus would be nice too

I’m seeing a lot of people here not being very lucky with rooms or room swaps in general. Are you guys finding anything through the room swap portal? (I would try but I have a good dorm and don’t wanna go through the hassle of it all).