International S

Students and Scholars Office

The International Students & Scholars Office welcomes the new students to UMass Lowell (UML) and extends best
wishes to both new and continuing students for the 2009
2009-2010
2010 academic year

ISSO:
ISSO: Our office serves over 500 international students and scholars representing over 40 countries. The
following reflects only the non-immigrant
immigrant international population at UML who are on a student or scholar visa. There is
also a significant number of UML L faculty, students, and staffs who are recent U.S. citizens or permanent residents not
reflected below.

538 International Students & Scholars

318 Graduates
47 Undergraduates
105 Recently graduated students who are on post
post-completion work status
68 Faculty/Research Scholars

Top Five Countries Represented: India, China, S. Korea, Canada, Thailand

You will find Lowell to be an ethnically rich city, with

established Southeast Asian, African, Brazilian, Greek,
Hispanic, Indian and Portuguese neighborhoods.
borhoods. There
are arrays of ethnic restaurants and stores. Be sure to take
advantage of the various cultural events throughout the
year.

The Indian Student Association at UML is one of the

strongest Indian student groups in the area. Each year they
go above and beyond the terms of their club charter to
assist both new and continuing students. Our office looks
forward to working closely with them as well as with the
other international student organizations over the coming
year.

The International Students and Scholars Office is here to help you understand and comply with immigration regulations.
More importantly, we are here to assist you with cultural and academic adjustments. In addition, we offer advice on social
security, taxes,
axes, travel related questions and overall legal maintenance of your status. We hold regular informational
workshops on above topics and send out email alerts on critical deadlines or regulatory changes. Please remember to
contact us with “any” problem. If we cannot help you, we will redirect you to the appropriate person or office. Always feel
free to contact us for assistance at 978-934-2383
2383 or 2386, visit our website at http://www.uml.edu/international.
http://www.uml.edu/international

From the Staff of the International Students & Scholars Office:

Marcia Nugent, Manager (marcia_nugent@uml.edu)

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Maria Conley, International Student Advisor (maria_conley@uml.edu)

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Laura Edwards, SEVIS Specialist (laura_edwards@uml.edu)

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