ENROLLED PARTICIPANT RESOURCES

Congratulations on enrolling with Verto! This page will serve as a resource hub as you get started.

Need access to one of your pre-departure portals? Click the button below.

Pre-Departure Portals

NOW, LET’S GET READY TO FLY!

To ensure a smooth takeoff for your Verto abroad experience, complete your full Onboarding Checklist in the MyVerto portal— critical dates and deadlines are approaching! Below are your top to-do’s:

Apply for or Renew Passport


All students must have a valid passport in hand and uploaded to MyVerto ASAP. Follow our Passport Guide on how to apply for or renew your passport.

Apply for Visa


All US Passport holders heading to Italy or Spain require a student visa — read the Visa Guide below and speak with your Student Onboarding Advisor for your visa application options.

Book Your Flight

Before you book, refer to the Location Arrival Windows for specific arrival timeframes.

Book your flights and submit your flight details in MyVerto Portal by July 1, 2025.

Fall 2025 Arrival and Departure Dates for All Locations:

Arrival: August 25, 2025

Departure: December 6, 2025

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
FALL 2025

Missing one deadline could affect your ability to start college abroad.
Here’s a recap of key upcoming dates and deadlines:

 *Dates are subject to change.

Stay on track by adding these dates to your personal calendar.

Travel & Logistics

ASAP

Schedule Welcome Call via email with your Student Onboarding Advisor (SOA)

April 15

Czech Republic – If new passport is needed, must apply for an expedited passport by this date

May 1

Italy and Spain – If new passport is needed, must apply for an expedited passport by this date

May 15

Czech Republic –  Must have passport in hand and uploaded in your MyVerto Portal by this date

June 1

Argentina and England– If new passport is needed, must apply for an expedited passport by this date

June 1

Italy and Spain – Must have passport in hand and uploaded in your MyVerto Portal by this date

July 1

Argentina and England –  Must have passport in hand and uploaded in your MyVerto Portal by this date

July 1

Submit your flight itinerary details in your MyVerto Portal

Refer to Location Arrival Windows for specific arrival timeframes

August 25

Arrival Date for all locations

December 6

Departure Date for all locations

For travel & onboarding support, contact your Student Onboarding Advisor (SOA). If you’re not sure who your SOA is, email studentonboarding@vertoeducation.org.

BILLING & FINANCIAL SERVICES

ASAP

Complete the Financial Planning Form, found in MyVerto under the “billing” section

March 1

Deadline to apply for the Verto Scholars Award

June 1

Payment deadline for payment in full OR first payment plan installment via MyVerto.

  • Important note: Payment plans are broken into 5 installments with payments due the 1st of each month.
  • Housing and course registration will not be finalized until payment is received.
June 16

University of New Haven ePay System accounts will open for students utilizing Private Student Loans

June 25

Cancellation Deadline for  full refund — be sure to read the Payment, Cancellation, and Refund Policy

For billing and payment support, contact:
financialservices@vertoeducation.org

Academics

ASAP

Unofficial Transcript: If you have not graduated high school yet, you must upload a copy of your unofficial high school transcript in MyVerto by May 15, 2025.

Official Transcript: Once you have graduated high school, request that your high school or 3rd party provider (e.g. Parchment.com) send your final, official high school transcript* to registrar@vertoeducation.org by July 15. Participants who have not made arrangements with the Verto Registrar by this date risk being unenrolled from their Verto Experience.

*Final, official transcripts must be sent directly by a participant’s high school or a third party provider; they cannot come directly from the participant.

AP/IB Scores: If you wish to use AP/IB credit to fulfill course eligibility requirements, you must upload your unofficial score reports to MyVerto by July 15, 2025.

If you send your scores after July 15, you will not be able to use their scores to adjust your course eligibility until Add/Drop Week (if applicable).

March 18

Complete your  Math Placement Exams in PACE (Placement, Advising, and College Exploration) located in Canvas, if you wish to enroll in STEM courses.

If you’re enrolled in Spanish-speaking locations (Buenos Aires, Seville), complete the Foreign Language Exam for Spanish in PACE, regardless of prior Spanish learning history

You will receive an email to your personal email address (the one you’ve shared with Verto) to set up your Canvas account once we receive your student ID number from the University of New Haven. Once your Canvas account is created, you will be added to PACE. You can also check the Academic Information page in your MyVerto portal for instructions on accessing Canvas. 

See our PACE FAQ for more details!

April 15

Complete your  Math Placement Exams in PACE (Placement, Advising, and College Exploration) located with in Canvas if you wish to enroll in most STEM courses.

If you’re enrolled in Spanish-speaking locations (Buenos Aires, Seville), complete the Foreign Language Exam for Spanish in PACE regardless of prior Spanish learning history

You will receive an email to your personal email address (the one you’ve shared with Verto) to set up your Canvas account once we receive your student ID number from the University of New Haven. Once your Canvas account is created, you will be added to PACE.

See our PACE FAQ for more details!

April 21

Priority Transcript Review Deadline

Transcripts submitted after this date are not guaranteed review prior to Course Registration Week and may delay your ability to select courses.

May 1

Course Registration* Week starts November 6!

Register for courses in MyVerto. High school transcripts (unofficial or official) must be received and processed to access course registration. Email transcripts to registrar@vertoeducation.org today!

*Course Registration is best completed on a desktop computer.

Curious what to expect? Read our course registration instructions.

July 1

Submit request for Academic Accommodations in MyCharger (if applicable) following this Step-by-Step Guide 

Participants who apply for academic accommodations must complete a phone interview with UNewHaven’s Accessibility Resource Center. Details to plan this call are sent to the participant’s UNewHaven email account. Please be sure to monitor this account to ensure you complete all the steps to secure your accommodations BEFORE the start of the semester. 

July 15

Official high school transcript is due. Must be sent directly from your high school or 3rd party provider (such as Parchment.com) to registrar@vertoeducation.org

Dual Enrollment Transcript due (if applicable)

AP/IB Grades due (if applicable) upload a copy of your AP/IB test scores in MyVerto

January 27

Buenos Aires & Seville – Course schedules released on a rolling basis by location in MyVerto Portal.

For questions about course registration in MyVerto, transcripts, placement tests, or Canvas login support, reach out to: registrar@vertoeducation.org.

Student Life

July 1

All Locations – Complete Health History & Emergency Contact Form in your MyVerto Portal

All Locations – Complete Housing and Roommate Preference Form in your MyVerto Portal

All Locations – Complete Housing Accommodation Form in your MyVerto Portal (optional)

August 11 – August 15

Course schedules released on a rolling basis by location in MyVerto Portal.

For questions about course registration in MyVerto, transcripts, placement tests, or Canvas login support, reach out to: registrar@vertoeducation.org.

Check out the Location Resources tab to start prepping for your journey abroad.

If you have any questions about accommodations, contact Dr. Lorello at: deanofstudents@vertoeducation.org. For additional pre-departure questions, reach out to your Student Onboarding Advisor.

PRE-DEPARTURE PORTALS

Community App

The Verto Community App is used to make connections with peers, get prepared for your time abroad through activities and resources, and to RSVP to events and your required Pre-Departure Orientation sessions over the summer.

Watch a video tutorial or read the Community App Manual.

MyVerto

Complete pre-departure forms for your checklist, register for courses, view your housing assignments, care team, and course schedule, and utilize for course add/drop once you are on location.

For course registration assistance, reach out to registrar@vertoeducation.org.

For access support:
placements@vertoeducation.org

Canvas

Access the Placement, Advising, and College Exploration (PACE) materials for taking placement exams, college advising, location guides for courses, and post-Verto planning. 

Read the PACE FAQ for details.

For access support: registrar@vertoeducation.org

MyCharger

Access ePay statements for loans and other payments, complete the Verto Participant FERPA Form and Academic Accommodations Form (if applicable).

Read UNewHaven’s ePay Quick Guide or Participant Resource page for instructions.

For access support:
vertoeducation@newhaven.edu

Upcoming Events

Get to know your Verto Community even before touching down in your abroad location! Meet fellow Vertoans at community events offered in the Events section of the Community App.

In addition to our optional community events, all incoming Vertoans must attend all three virtual Pre-Departure Orientation sessions prior to their study abroad experience—the Global Orientation, Location Orientation, and Care Team Circle – RSVP on the Pre-Departure Orientation webpage.

If your pathway to Verto included an invitation from one of our partner colleges, you may be invited to an additional required event to cover details for a smooth transition back to your university after studying abroad.

OUR ONBOARDING TEAM IS READY TO SUPPORT YOU

After enrolling, each incoming Vertoan is matched via email with a dedicated Student Onboarding Advisor (SOA) to provide one-on-one support for your pre-departure preparations.

If you’re unsure who your SOA is, email studentonboarding@vertoeducation.org.

If you have questions during the arrival process or while abroad, visit our Contact Us page.