Ready to Start
Your Pathway to The Catholic University of America?
We are thrilled to extend an admission offer to Verto participants who meet our outlined eligibility requirements. This unique opportunity provides a global, transformative learning experience designed to help you begin your college journey on a high note. The curriculum encourages both personal growth and academic achievement, setting the stage for success at The Catholic University of America campus.
3.0+ GPA
12+ Credits
1+ Semester(s)
*All eligibility requirements listed below
Apply to Verto
to begin your pathway to The Catholic University of America
How does the
Direct
Transfer Pathway work?
Transfer Pathway work?
Apply to Verto to begin your pathway to The Catholic University of America.
Review The Catholic University of America's full eligibility requirements for guaranteed admission and set academic goals for your experience abroad.
Embark on your Verto abroad experience and work with staff on-site to submit your free Verto Direct Transfer Application to The Catholic University of America.
Arrive on campus at The Catholic University of America with a deeper global perspective and skill set that will serve you as a student and well into your future.
*Admission only guaranteed if the respective school has capacity and/or program/major availability.
Some schools or majors may have additional eligibility or application requirements. Students must maintain good conduct and meet the college's admissions requirements.
Did You Know?
Courses you’ll take on a semester with Verto have already been reviewed by CUA.
Located just three miles north of the U.S. Capitol, The Catholic University of America is dedicated to pursuing truth, promoting human flourishing, and preparing leaders for the nation and the world.
Founded in 1887 as the nation’s second oldest research university, we educate over 5,000 students as they strive for academic, moral, and spiritual excellence in a diverse and vibrant city. Our welcoming community flows from the heart of our Catholic mission, embracing students of all beliefs and backgrounds.
"As the National University of the Catholic Church in the United States, Catholic University is dedicated to creating dialogue through faith and reason, to inform and inspire. With Verto, students join us in the nation's capital with global insights, enriching the campus with academic preparedness and an intuition for higher learning. Here at Catholic University we offer 70+ academic programs on a 176 acre residential campus. With this partnership, we can contribute to serve students' passions to solve problems of contemporary life and enrich the culture around us."
-Maria Sousa, Dean of Undergraduate Admission
The Catholic University of America Students Are:
Inquisitive
Civic-minded
Compassionate
5,059
student body
130
undergraduate programs
2nd
oldest research university in the nation
#8
Most Engaged in Community Service (Princeton Review)
Diversity at CUA:
- 23% Hispanic
- 6% Black or African American
- 4% Asian
- 5% Two or more races
ACADEMICS
At Catholic University we believe that college should be a transformative experience — one that enriches a life filled with ambition and virtue. Explore more than 130 undergraduate programs that are all rooted in a strong liberal arts foundation, including:
- Architecture
- Politics
- International Relations
- Psychology
- Engineering
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
Catholic University understands the challenges that can come with transferring to a new university, and is here to support you throughout the process and to make your transition to the community as seamless as possible. This includes the Center for Academic and Career Success, which provides guidance, resources, and support from orientation through graduation.
FINANCES
Transfer scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admission, and only undergraduate students are eligible for consideration for Admission scholarships. Our goal is to make the process of applying for aid go as smoothly as possible for you. Catholic University participates in a wide variety of financial aid programs to assist you in paying for your education.
CUA’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Code is 001437.
STUDENT LIFE
We offer plenty of options for a vibrant residential college experience in the heart of the nation’s capital. Connect with other passionate students, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and build lifelong friendships — all while pursuing your academic degree.
The University strongly believes in the benefits that on-campus living has to offer to undergraduate students in terms of academic success, personal development, and involvement within the campus community.
CUAbroad, Catholic University offers a wide array of programs, including semester-long, full-year, summer, and spring break options. You can choose to focus on language study, internship, service-learning or work opportunities.
To earn guaranteed admission through the Direct Transfer Pathway, during your time with Verto you will need:
- 3.0+ GPA
- 12+ credits
While not required, students are encouraged to enroll in 15 credits per semester while abroad with Verto.
Our Nursing program is not included in the guaranteed pathway, though Verto participants are encouraged to apply for holistic review for a fall start to the Nursing program. Nursing does not offer a spring start option. Additionally, it is important to know that it may be difficult to graduate the Nursing program in 4 years depending on courses taken during Verto.
Yes! CUA welcomes both fall and spring transfers from Verto.
Note that Nursing does not offer a spring start option.
While you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Direct Transfer Application for holistic review.
While you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Direct Transfer Application for holistic review.
Credits earned outside of your Verto experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Yes, you can complete 1, 2, or 3 semesters abroad with Verto and remain eligible for the Direct Transfer pathway to CUA.
Yes, you are still eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee! As part of your application packet, you will need to submit your homeschool transcript and/or proof of your GED.
Yes, international students are eligible to earn guaranteed admission through the Direct Transfer Pathway, provided they meet CUA’s English Language Proficiency requirement. Students should have their test results sent directly to The Catholic University of America when submitting their Direct Transfer Application in order to receive an admissions decision.
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have CUA-specific questions, you can connect with Everett Duncan, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Admission.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to CUA. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
Once Catholic University has received and begun processing your Direct Transfer Application, you will receive an email prompting you to access your new Catholic University Applicant Portal. This is where you will receive your admissions decision and next steps, or be notified of any missing documents required.
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The following documents will need to be included in your Verto Direct Transfer Application packet to CUA:
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Verto to provide from their records:
- Final High School Transcript
- Mid-term Report for your current Verto semester
- Unofficial University of New Haven final transcript for any prior Verto semesters
- Student to submit to Verto for inclusion:
- College Essay
- Letter of Recommendation
- Student to submit directly to CUA at the time of application:
- Official college transcripts from any pre-Verto college coursework, if applicable
- Official college transcripts for any Dual Enrollment coursework, if applicable
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You are able to defer. You would need to provide updated transcript to CUA for review and email Everett to have your application or decision deferred.
As the National University of the Catholic Church in the United States, Catholic University is dedicated to creating dialogue through faith and reason, to inform and inspire. With Verto, students join us in the nation's capital with global insights, enriching the campus with academic preparedness and an intuition for higher learning. Here at Catholic University we offer 70+ academic programs on a 176 acre residential campus. With this partnership, we can contribute to serve students' passions to solve problems of contemporary life and enrich the culture around us.
Maria Sousa
Dean of Undergraduate Admission
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