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FIRST YEAR ABROAD: VERTO DIRECT TRANSFER ADMISSIONS PATHWAY

Start College Abroad EARN GUARANTEED ADMISSION

Verto’s Direct Transfer Pathway offers students a transformative first year abroad, combining immersive global experiences, academic success, and a clear path forward. Our partner colleges and universities have seen the life-changing impact of the Verto experience. So much so, that many partners offer guaranteed transfer admission to eligible Verto participants.

YOUR GLOBAL LAUNCHPAD TO COLLEGE SUCCESS

40+ guaranteed admission partner colleges
Flexibility to match your needs with 1–3 semester options
Five vibrant international cities to choose from
Transferable, U.S. college credits to keep you on track
Dedicated academic and student life support every step of the way
Transparent transfer requirements so you know what’s needed
Simplified process with our free Verto Direct Transfer Application

HOW IT WORKS

Explore Verto’s Direct Transfer Admission Partners and their eligibility requirements. Set goals for your abroad experience.
Embark on your Verto abroad experience and work with staff on-site to submit your free Verto Direct Transfer Application to our guaranteed transfer admission colleges.
Maintain good conduct and meet colleges’ academic requirements while abroad to continue on your direct admissions journey.

DIRECT TRANSFER PARTNERS & REQUIREMENTS

Each partner college has unique requirements for their Direct Transfer Pathway.

Earning a minimum cumulative GPA during your experience abroad
Earning a minimum number of academic credits during your experience abroad
Maintaining good standing which includes personal, behavioral, and academic integrity
Any other requirements, program specifications, or additional details laid out by each school respectively

See below for a growing list of participating colleges and an at-a-glance view of some minimum requirements.

Students that do not meet minimum requirements may be reviewed holistically. For the full list of requirements, please view each school’s overview page.

College Name	GPA Requirement	Minimum Credits	Minimum Semesters
Adelphi University	2.5+	12+	1+
The American University of Rome	2.5+	12+	1+
Anglo-American University	2.5+	12+	1+
Baylor University	2.75+	12+	1+
Belmont University	2.5+	12+	1+
Beloit College	3.0+	12+	1+
Bennington College	3.0+	12+	1+
Butler University	2.5+	12+	1+
The Catholic University of America	3.0+	12+	1+
César Ritz Colleges	2.5+	12+	1+
Clark University	2.5+	12+	1+
The College of Wooster	2.5+	12+	1+
Colorado College	3.0+	24+	2+
Elmhurst University	2.5+	12+	1+
Elon University	2.7+	12+	1+
Franklin University Switzerland	2.5+	12+	1+
Goucher College	2.5+	12+	1+
High Point University	2.5+	12+	1+
HIM Business School Switzerland	2.5+	12+	1+
Indiana Tech	2.0+	12+	1+
Indiana University Bloomington	2.5+	26+	2+
The University of Iowa	2.5+	24+	2+
James Madison University	3.0+	24+	2+
Kansas State University	2.0+	12+	1+
Knox College	2.75+	12+	1+
Lake Forest College	3.0+	12+	1+
Lehigh University	3.0+	24+	2+
Loyola Marymount University	3.2+	24+	2+
Loyola University Maryland	3.0+	12+	1+
Loyola University New Orleans	2.5+	12+	1+
Lycoming College	2.5+	12+	1+
Lynn University	2.5+	12+	1+
Mount Saint Mary’s University	2.4+	12+	1+
Pace University	2.5+	12+	1+
Regis College	2.5+	12+	1+
Saint Louis University	2.5+	24+	2+
Saint Louis University – Madrid	2.5+	24+	2+
Syracuse University	3.0+	12+	1+
University at Albany	2.75+	12+	1+
University College Dublin	3.2+	24+	2+
The University of Connecticut	3.0+	24+	2+
The University of Denver	3.0+	24+	2+
University of New Hampshire	2.75+	12+	1+
University of New Haven	2.5+	12+	1+
University of North Carolina Greensboro	2.0+	12+	1+
University of North Florida	2.25+	12+	1+
University of San Diego	3.3+	12+	1+
University of South Carolina	3.0+	24+	2+
University of Tennessee, Knoxville	3.0+	24+	2+
The University of Vermont	2.8+	12+	1+
Ursinus College	2.5+	12+	1+

*Guaranteed admission to Direct Transfer (DT) partners is only guaranteed for those who maintain good conduct and successfully fulfill requirements and eligibility guidelines for the DT guarantee. DT partners cannot guarantee availability for specific programs/majors until the admissions decision is given. All admissions decisions are at the discretion of the partner institution. While the Direct Transfer application is free, there may be external fees.

*The Direct Transfer Admissions Pathway requires a 2.0 high school GPA or higher. Students with a 1.75-1.99 final high school GPA may be eligible to earn guaranteed admission to select Direct Transfer institutions.

*International (non-U.S. citizen/non-U.S. permanent resident), homeschooled/GED students, and students that transfer to Verto may be eligible to earn guaranteed admission to select Direct Transfer institutions and are encouraged to review individual partner eligibility requirements.

All courses, credits, and transcripts at Verto locations are delivered by our accredited Academic Provider, the University of New Haven.