The Career & Co-op Center is committed to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find resources, advice and opportunities specific to international students and alumni.
NEW Workshop for international graduate students
International graduate students beginning their degree in fall 2025 are invited to take the Career Development for International Students workshop. This two-part workshop includes a self-paced, online workshop followed by a in-person workshop during the first week of fall classes.
By: Stacey Fisher, International Student & Scholar Advisor, UMass Lowell
F-1 international students can apply for Optional Practical Training for 1 year following their degree completion, better known as post-OPT. This allows international students to gain U.S. work experience in …
Diversity and inclusion are top of mind for many managers and C-suite executives in the workplace. But it’s no secret that these workplaces still have much work to do to make employees feel represented, heard, and supported.
This week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desk Podcast, produced by College Recruiter job search site, focuses on a key career-related issue for people early in their careers: diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The episode draws from an article published on …
As international students, you are not visitors on campus — you are an integral part of the vibrant, diverse community that makes UMass Lowell special. We recognize the challenges you face, especially during these uncertain times, and we at the Career …
Career fairs are pivotal events in the academic calendar, offering students a unique platform to engage with potential employers, explore internship and job opportunities, and expand their professional networks. For international students, these events present both opportunities and challenges. This …
