Schedule of Events

Mascot Rowdy the River Hawk wearing a black gown and waving a UMass Lowell flag
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  • Joseph Hartman, Provost Call to Order聽
  • Air Force ROTC Detachment 345, Fighting Dogs, Color Guard, Presentation of Colors
  • UMass Lowell Marching Band, National Anthem
  • SGA President, Welcome
  • Chancellor Julie Chen, Chancellor鈥檚 Remarks聽
  • Provost Hartman, Introduction of Academic Deans聽
  • Chancellor Chen, Induction of Incoming Students聽聽
  • Student Trustee, Introduction of Keynote Speaker聽聽
  • Keynote Speaker
  • SAAC Representative, River Hawk Pride
  • UMass Lowell Fight Song
  • Adjournment, Provost Hartman聽聽
  • Dismissal to Lunch, SGA President

Parking & Tsongas Info

Commuter students can park for FREE at the Ayotte Garage at 11 Post Office Square, Lowell, MA 01852. Please tell the attendant that you are attending the UML Convocation event. You will be charged for parking if you do not mention the event.
Shuttles will also be running across campus. See the Opening Shuttle schedule.
Please and be aware that metal detectors are used for every Tsongas Center event. All bags are subject to search, and large backpacks are not allowed.
You can stay parked in the garage until 2 p.m. when the Engagement Fair concludes.