Associate’s Abroad Global Pathway
Elevate your education and stand out as a transfer student when you earn your associate degree abroad.
Verto’s Academic Provider:
Success starts here with courses, faculty, credits, and official transcripts at Verto locations delivered by our accredited Academic Provider, the University of New Haven (UNewHaven).
Recognized for academic excellence by The Princeton Review and the U.S. News & World Report, the University of New Haven elevates your global learning and pairs seamlessly with Verto Education’s community programming.
Study Abroad. Earn Your Associate Degree.
Complete your Associate of Arts in General Studies with the University of New Haven while living and studying abroad with Verto Education.
With the Associate’s Abroad Global Pathway, spend your first two years of college experiencing the world, earning credits, and staying on track to complete your bachelor’s degree in four years.
After studying in up to four countries, you’ll arrive at your next university with an associate degree already completed, and a college experience that stands out.
Why Choose
THE ASSOCIATE’S ABROAD GLOBAL PATHWAY
Global Immersion in Up to Four Countries: Spend your first four semesters experiencing the world and gaining a new perspective. Experience up to four countries during your first two years abroad.
Earn Two Degrees in Four Years*: Complete your associate degree abroad and transition seamlessly to earn your Bachelor’s degree at the University of New Haven or a select Verto academic partner.
Dynamic Faculty & Experiential Learning: Enjoy small class sizes and learn from global faculty teaching highly experiential classes that emphasize international perspectives.
Post-Verto Planning: Receive continued advising and support to navigate your transfer options to continue on and earn a four-year degree upon completion of your associate degree.
Supportive Community: Benefit from cohort-based learning where you live and learn alongside fellow Verto participants. Verto staff support you in achieving your personal and academic goals while abroad.
*Actual time to graduation with a four-year degree may vary by institution, credits earned, major(s) of study, and academic progress/grades earned.
YOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY
Enroll as a degree-seeking student at the University of New Haven in a highly interdisciplinary 60-credit degree program. Many students are already on their way toward this milestone after completing one or more semesters abroad with Verto. Finish what you started—and earn your AA in General Studies from the University of New Haven.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
- Semesters 1&2: Choose from any Verto location.
- Semester 3: Immerse yourself in the charm and history of Prague, Czech Republic.
- Semester 4: Explore the artistic and cultural legacy of Florence, Italy.
PROGRAM FEE
- $15,000 per semester
- The program fee is comprehensive of the inclusions detailed on the abroad location pages of Verto’s website.
University & Accreditation
As the official academic provider for Verto Education, the University of New Haven ensures the Associate of Arts in General Studies meets the rigorous standards of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) through direct academic oversight of the program.
Participants are enrolled as degree-seeking students at the University of New Haven. All official degrees and transcripts are issued by the University of New Haven, thereby guaranteeing that the global experience carries the same institutional quality and integrity as programs delivered on the main campus. Courses and credits transfer seamlessly to support four-year degree attainment.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
University of New Haven Academic Program: Associate of Arts in General Studies (AA General Studies)
Academic Program Information
Credits Required: 60
- Core Requirements: English, Communications, Math, Critical Thinking, and Writing Across the Curriculum
- Diverse Electives: Options include courses such as Spanish, Theater, Digital Photography, Psychology, and Lab Sciences. Up to 33 free elective credits.
Final Capstone: Complete an INTS 4100 Capstone in General Studies during your final semester abroad.
- Applied project to demonstrate what you have learned in your academic program and time abroad, which can be delivered in the form of a project such as a presentation, performance, portfolio, research paper, or other format.
- Students investigate a problem or phenomenon related to academic and/or career goals and interests through interdisciplinary approaches with faculty supervision.
Deepen your global perspectives and engage in the experiential learning activities and opportunities that you’ve come to expect and love from your previous semester(s) with Verto.
academic majors & Post-Verto Pathways
After earning your associate degree, you can choose from several high-interest tracks for your bachelor’s degree. Explore each academic pathway and its focus below.
academic pathways
Psychology (General)
Highly flexible with strong course and credit transferability. This major has standardized academic requirements that facilitate credit transfer to many four-year degree programs.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Transfer friendly option for academically-diverse students that bridges two or more disciplinary interests (e.g. Business and Communications, Spanish and Psychology, International Relations and Sociology). Ideal for exploratory students, entrepreneurs, or transfer students who want to gain superior critical-thinking skills and prepare for a versatile career.
Business
High-interest area focusing on International Business and General Management. Use your experience navigating different cultures to demonstrate your global mindset – a skill many employers prioritize. International business prepares you to study and work in areas such as international finance or global supply chains. General business covers fundamentals like marketing and management.
The University of New Haven is AACSB-accredited. Please note: Business programs are often competitive with limited openings, high GPA requirements for transfer students, and specific business course requirements. Course/credit transferability into four-year business degrees varies significantly across institutions and may require a separate application.
*Actual time to graduation with a four-year degree may vary by institution, credits earned, major(s) of study, and academic progress/grades earned.
ELIGIBILITY & NEXT STEPS
Eligibility is determined through a review of your GPA, earned credits, and a University of New Haven degree audit. This review ensures you’re on-track to earn the AA degree within the next two semesters.
Eligibility Requirements: Must maintain successful academic progress, typically earning 15 transferable credits per semester with a grade of C or higher. Students are subject to Verto’s Academic Eligibility Policy for Continuing Students, which requires you to be in good academic, financial, and behavioral standing.
Channel and Direct Transfer Students: If you were invited to Verto through a channel partner university or plan to continue to a Direct Transfer partner, joining the Associate’s Abroad Global Pathway may affect your guaranteed admission pathway and current transfer plan. Before you enroll, Verto will contact your partner university to confirm whether your spot can be held while you complete the associate’s program abroad. Our team will walk you through your options so you can make an informed decision.
Degree Audit: A full degree audit will be conducted by the University of New Haven upon acceptance into the AA degree program. See University of New Haven Transfer Credit Policies for details.
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