Spring 2026 Pre-Departure Orientations

The Foundations of our Verto Community

Prior to your Spring 2026 study abroad experience, attend Pre-Departure Orientation

There are 2 required parts:

    • Pre-Departure Events: Attendance required, read below.
    • Onboarding Course. Complete before your Care Team Circle.

All students MUST complete their orientation to start their study abroad experience with Verto Education. Students RSVP for events via the Verto Community App Events Page or the Events below.

Plan to attend events with a computer, laptop or iPad (not a cell phone), ready to engage and meet your new community!

Onboarding Course

Required for All Students

(All Students): Complete Sexual Assualt Prevention for Undergraduates module prior to your virtual Care Team Circle. (1st Semester Students Only): Complete all of the assigned modules prior to your virtual Care Team Circle.

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Pre-Departure Orientation Events

GLOBAL

1st Semester Students Only

Go over the student code of responsibility, learn about academic expectations, receive tips on health and safety, and more.

LOCATION

All Students

Learn about arrival logistics, location details / cultural insights, and ask questions to on-site staff.

HOUSING

All Students

Discover where you will be living by learning about your neighborhood, housing, and tips for community living.

CARE TEAM CIRCLE

All Students

Meet the Vertoans and Student Success Advisor who make up your Care Team. Make connections to your new community!

Global Orientation

1st Semester Students Only

Academic Expectations | Life in Community, Verto Discovery | Care Team | Health and Safety | Alcohol Policy | Q+A

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Location Orientation

1 Session Required for all Vertoans; All events 12pm ET | 9am PT

Arrival Instructions | Cultural Details | Meet Your On-Site Team | Location Expectations

Buenos Aires – RECORDING
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Florence – RECORDING
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London – RECORDING
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Prague – RECORDING
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Seville – RECORDING
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Housing Orientation

1 Session Required for all Vertoans; All events 12pm ET | 9am PT

Packing Recommendations | Housing and Roommate Expectations | Your Neighborhood and Commute | Living in Community

Buenos Aires – RECORDING
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Florence – RECORDING
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London – RECORDING
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Prague – RECORDING
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Seville – RECORDING
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Care Team Circle

1 Session Required for all Vertoans; All events 12pm ET | 9am PT

Meet your Student Success Advisor | Get to Know Your Peers

Seville (February 3)
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London (January 20)
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Buenos Aires (February 3)
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Prague (February 3)
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Florence (January 20)
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Family Pre-Departure Orientation

Highly Encouraged for All Families

During this Pre-Departure Orientation, Verto Families will meet with key Verto staff to share pre-departure preparations around the following topics:

  • Travel preparation and health and safety best practices
  • Communication processes and protocols; understanding understanding your student’s rights and privacy related to education/academic records (FERPA); and how to support your student during their transition
  • Higher education process regarding housing, academics, and dietary accommodations
  • Time for Q+A

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