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.

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Younger candidates prioritize employers with a demonstrated commitment to DEI

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 …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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International Students: We Are Here For You

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 …

By Carla Merkosky
Carla Merkosky Career Advisor, Career Services
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Maximizing Career Fair Success: A Guide for International Students

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 …

By Carla Merkosky
Carla Merkosky Career Advisor, Career Services
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The Changing Landscape of DEI and Technology

AI and DEI are at a crossroads.

DEI programs are under scrutiny as the corporate and governmental landscapes are shifting. While some companies are deprioritizing DEI due to political and economic pressures, others are recognizing that true inclusivity fuels innovation …

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Social Security Resources for Employment at UML

At UML, we are thrilled to have over 2,000 international students who have chosen to attend our institution. With that in mind, we want to ensure that all international students have the opportunity to work on campus, but there are …

By Kathy Vaillancourt
Kathy Vaillancourt Co-op Coordinator
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Resources

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

GoinGlobal provides jobseekers of all nationalities with tools to fast track their career explorations both at home and abroad, featuring …

Information on taxation, visas, SEVIS, OPT and CPT, and more, including possible on-campus employers.

While it can be unpredictable what questions an employer will ask you in a job interview, there are some questions …

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

Meehan Student Center, Suite 450
100 Meehan Way
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Rooms 314 & 318
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

Appointment Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.