Global Academic Experience
Study overseas with fellow Hanover College students.
Earn Hanover transferable credit for your general education requirements.
Stay on track to graduate from Hanover College on time.
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When you study overseas, you are fully immersed in the destination—you build a deeper personal connection to a place and its people.
Rigorous courses are delivered by Verto’s Academic Provider, the University of New Haven. All class sizes are capped at 25 students and focus on experiential education, including hands-on projects, field trips, and service learning.
The credits you earn while overseas fulfill general education requirements at Hanover and transfer seamlessly.
Can I Study Abroad?
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Prague, Czech Republic
- London, United Kingdom
- Florence, Italy
- Seville, Spain
- Turrialba, Costa Rica
Fall Dates Late August - Mid December
Accommodations Included for all locations
Meal plans vary by location
Academics 12-17 college credits from UNewHaven
Tuition $19,500-$29,000 USD
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Find your inspiration in Buenos Aires’ vibrant culture, dynamic pace of life, and welcoming people.





Prague
Czech Republic
Walk to class along cobblestone streets and medieval castles in this European city straight out of a fairy tale.





London
United Kingdom
Dive into a never-ending list of parks, museums, and restaurants in London’s fast-paced urban environment.





Florence
Italy
Italy’s artistic treasures, culinary traditions, and centuries-old history make Florence the perfect classroom for foodies, fashionistas, artists, and history buffs.





Seville
Spain
Soak up the passionate energy of Seville through its delicious food, world-class art, dynamic history, and rich traditions.





Turrialba
Costa Rica
Nestled in the heart of the rainforest, your expansive campus home in Costa Rica is a world of its own. Soak up the “pura vida” lifestyle through classroom teachings and academic excursions to Volcan Turrialba, the BriBri indigenous communty, coffee agricultural farms, and more.





Verto Opportunity Grant
Up to $14,000 based on family income
**Verto Opportunity Grant cannot be combined with any other Verto funding support or discounts.
Verto Scholars Award
$5,000 to all incoming students with a 3.5 GPA
Additional Resources
529 College Funds
Private loans
External scholarships
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Join us for a deep dive into how a first year abroad works and speak directly with Verto experts.
Your tuition includes:
- Accommodation
- All scheduled events
- Books and additional course materials
- Travel Medical insurance
- Airport pick-up upon arrival to abroad location
Your tuition does not include:
- Airfare to/from the abroad location at the beginning and the end of the semester
- Flight/Travel insurance
- In-country airfare, accommodation, or transportation outside of Verto experience
- Souvenirs, optional activities, and personal expenses
- Passport and visa related expenses
*Meal plans are included in the price for some but not all of our locations. Please see each location page for the specific details.
All abroad courses are delivered by our Academic Partner, the University of New Haven, and are pre-articulated with Hanover College—so your credits earned abroad will transfer pending your final abroad grades (see Program Requirements above)! While enrolling for your abroad experience, students will receive a university specific course registration guide with information about course transferability during course registration. Verto works closely with academic partners to make the transfer process as smooth as possible. Verto provides ongoing academic advising throughout the process. Reach out to your Admissions Counselor for more details.
Yes! On your college abroad experience you will earn general education credits, delivered by the University of New Haven, just like you would a semester on campus. We understand that requirements for majors can vary. By taking an average of 15 credits per abroad semester you can set yourself up for an on-time graduation.
Verto Education takes the health and well-being of our participants seriously.
We’ve developed stages of planning to address the specific concern of COVID-19. Please read about our COVID-19 safety plan here.https://vertoeducation.org/safety/
We have comprehensive risk management and crisis response processes and protocols and go to great lengths to educate and train our leaders in emergency preparedness and response.
Verto participants traveling to any of our international destinations will be provided with travel health coverage through Cultural Insurances Service International (CISI) included as part of their experience cost. This travel health insurance, specifically designed for students, provides coverage for the duration of studying abroad. Verto partners with AXA Travel Assist to provide emergency evacuations, medical evacuation or repatriation for all Verto participants. Learn more about CISI travel insurance and AXA Travel Assist.
We, at Verto Education, align our vaccination policies to comply with local government laws. Please review our Verto Vaccination Policy and our Health and Safety Planning for up-to-date information.
Before departure, Verto will help connect you with resources for specific regional information and travel consultation. We recommend reviewing these resources and discussing upcoming travel plans with your physician.
Students will have access to internet service in their housing accommodation, as well as at the Verto Study Center. All students are required to have a working cell phone with the ability to make and receive voice calls. For details on how to prepare your cell phone for abroad usage please visit our Location Resources page.
Verto encourages students to inform their family member(s) or caregiver in the U.S. once they’ve arrived in-country to their abroad location. From there, students & families should set personal expectations regarding frequency of communication throughout the semester.
Participants and families will have access to our 24-hour emergency phone line for urgent immediate assistance. Each Verto abroad location has a unique emergency phone number that students will receive closer to their departure time.
All Verto locations are available to participants in the Global Panthers Program! Verto’s locations are:
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Turrialba, Costa Rica
- London, England
- Florence, Italy
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Seville, Spain
We can accommodate participants 17 to 22 years old, however, most participants are between 18 and 20 years old.
Minimum age requirements vary by location:
- Buenos Aires & London: must be 18 by program start date
- Costa Rica: must be 17 by program start date
- Prague: must be 17 by May 15th
- Florence & Seville: must be 18 by June 1st
In addition to meeting age requirements, your passport must be valid for 6 months-1 year after the program end date.
Confirm Your Interest Form, chat with your Senior Admissions Counselor, and submit a $500 deposit to Verto Education.
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and a a minimum of 12 credits.
You must submit a $300 non-refundable deposit by check or through your online Hanover application portal.
You will then have access to a checklist of “to do” items that you will need to complete before your classes begin on Hanover’s campus. Ongoing communication will be sent to you regarding next steps.
The deadline for enrollment is December 1, 2023.
All majors and programs are applicable! The only program that may require additional coursework/and or time at Hanover is Engineering.
Verto participants will be considered a transfer student and therefore follow the same 1:1 advising that transfers experience with our Registrar and academic advisors.
Connect With Us
Confirm your interest and we’ll be in touch in 1-3 business days.
Schedule a call with your Senior Admissions Counselor.
Attend upcoming events to learn more and ask questions.
Call or email us directly at hanoveradmissions@vertoeducation.org and +1 (971) 832-7004
Your Interest