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Your Pathway to Hanover College

Start College with the
Global Panthers Program!

Hanover College partners with Verto Education and renowned Academic Providers to welcome you to your most thrilling start to college.

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A Transformative, Global Academic Experience
How Does it Work?

Travel overseas with fellow incoming Hanover College students.

Earn Hanover-transferable college credit to complete your first semester requirements.

Stay on track to graduate from Hanover College on time.

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Benefits to a First Semester Abroad with

Global Panthers

Hanover College and Verto Education’s partnership is founded on the shared commitment to increasing student success in the global marketplace. The Global Panthers program offers a select group of Hanover students the opportunity to start their Hanover education abroad and still graduate in four years.

Global Panthers participants will walk away with much more than incredible memories and transferable credits — gain independence, self-awareness, and global perspective to thrive in college and in life.

Program Requirements

Your application to Hanover College qualified you to be considered for the Global Panthers program in Fall 2023.

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Please note the program's GPA and credit requirements to ensure a successful transition to Hanover College for the following Spring semester.

Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher

Complete 12 credits or more of coursework

Where
Can I Study Abroad?

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Prague, Czech Republic
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Seville, Spain
Turrialba, Costa Rica

Academic Credits 12-17 college credits

Fall Dates Late August - Mid December

Accommodations Included for all locations

Meals Plans vary by location

Tuition $19,500-$29,000 USD

**Equivalent to a traditional college semester

Read below for financial support options

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An Accessible

Abroad Experience

Verto Education provides generous discounts, grants, and scholarships for incoming participants.

Verto Financial Support

Verto Opportunity Grant
(up to $14,000 based on FAFSA Student Aid Report)

Verto Scholars Award
($5,000 to all incoming students with a 3.5 GPA)

**Verto Opportunity Grant cannot be combined with any other Verto funding support or discounts.

Additional Resources

529 College Funds
Private loans
External scholarships

Your
Next Steps

Complete your interest form.
Chat with your Senior Admissions Counselor.
Submit your Verto enrollment deposit.
You’re in!

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Lilliana Tuchrello, Verto Alum

"I feel like I made a great choice about choosing Verto instead of starting off at a college. I really wanted a chance to get out there and see the world and with Verto, and I am surrounded by people who want the same thing as me. Being able to travel while also taking college classes for credits is definitely worth it rather than starting college in a traditional way."

Hannah Jimenez, Verto Alum

"I tried the traditional college start. It just wasn’t for me. I will forever be grateful that I found the Verto program. It has already been an amazing experience and I’m only a month in.I wanted to travel the world, my parents wanted me to go to college. Verto lets me do both."

Ashley S. Islas, Verto Alum

"My favorite thing about Verto is the guidance and help we get every step of the way. The Verto Community is truly like no other. I knew college was my next step after graduation, but I spent my entire senior year stressing about where to go. Verto Education combined my two next goals; travel and further my education. "

Connor Fox-Moore, Verto Alum

"I've learned so much about myself already and I'm only a month into my semester! The summer before my senior year I was unsure about what I really wanted to do, and when I heard about Verto I thought this would be a great way to figure myself out while also staying on track to graduate in four years. I love the atmosphere—staff and professors are so open and really care about how you're doing."

Sarah Ranaldi, Verto Alum

"I chose Verto because I did not like my options for schools. I have also always wanted to travel so Verto was the perfect opportunity! I really loved my admissions counselor, she was amazing to work with and so patient. I feel as though this is one of the best decisions of my life. I’ve made so many great memories."

Upcoming
Events

Verto Information Session

Thursdays, every 3 weeks

Join us for a deep dive into how a first year abroad works and speak directly with Verto experts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Verto FAQ

Tuition & Requirements

What does tuition cover?

Your tuition includes:

Accommodation
Scheduled events, excursions, and programming
All ground transportation such as transport between locations and class excursions

Your tuition does not include:

Airfare to/from the program at the beginning and the end of the semester
Internal airfare, accommodation, or transportation outside of Verto experience
Souvenirs, optional activities and personal 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.

Credits & Academics

Which general education credits does this program cover?

Verto Education works directly with the University academic team to ensure that no matter which one you choose, the classes offered by the Academic Provider at that location will map directly to your general education credits.

How can I still graduate in four years?

Through partnership with world-class Academic Providers, Verto Education is a semester or year of college, without the lecture halls. You’ll earn general education credits just like you would a semester on campus and still be able to graduate in four years.

Health & Safety

What safety and risk management measures are in place?

As a leader in our industry, Verto Education and our partners take the health and well-being of our participants seriously. We have comprehensive risk management and crisis response systems in place and train our leaders in first aid response. Nearly all of our full-time operations staff, including Program Leaders, are Wilderness First Responder certified.

To complement these efforts, we partner with International SOS, a top provider of global medical and emergency services. All participants traveling with Verto have access to benefits provided by ISOS.

Please note, the membership provided by ISOS is not health or travel insurance.

Learn more about our Safety and Risk Management Policies.

Do I need immunizations?

Verto Education aligns its vaccination policies to comply with local government laws. Review Verto’s 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. You should review these resources and discuss your travel plans with your physician.

Communication

How will my family be able to communicate with me while on the program?

Phone and internet service are readily available to our participants, and on-site staff will assist you with purchasing a SIM card in your abroad location. In urgent situations, participants and families have access to our 24-hour emergency line, which they can call for immediate assistance.

Hanover FAQ

Abroad Locations

Which Verto locations can I choose from?

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

How old do I need to be to participate?

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.

Next Steps

What steps do I need to complete in order to secure my spot with Global Panthers?

Complete the interest form below & submit a $500 enrollment deposit to Verto.

What are the deposit requirements for Global Panthers (apart from the Verto deposit)?

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.

What is the deadline to enroll?

December 1, 2023

Matriculation Requirements

What is the minimum GPA requirement needed for the program to successfully matriculate to Hanover College?

3.0 GPA

What is the minimum number of credits that students must maintain during the program?

12 minimum credits

Academics & Degree Paths

Which majors or programs are not applicable or will have different requirements or expectations?

All majors and programs are applicable! The only program that may require additional coursework/and or time at Hanover is Engineering.

How will participating in Verto affect a student’s degree plan? Will they be advised based on the Hanover degree plan?

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.

I'm Interested

Ways to
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 Pathway to Hanover College

Buenos Aires

Argentina

Prague

Czech Republic

London

United Kingdom

Florence

Italy

Seville

Spain

Turrialba

Costa Rica