UMass Lowell is a public university committed to preparing our students for work in the real world solving real problems and helping real people by providing an affordable high-quality education. We prepare our graduates to be Ready for Work; Ready for Life; and Ready for the World through extensive integration of Experiential Learning throughout the students’ programs. This “experience-based” learning includes: 1) extensive hands-on labs and projects; 2) service-learning integrated into the curriculum; 3) professional co-ops integrated as summer or semester-long experiences; and 4) paid research internships for exceptional students.