Ready to Start
Your Pathway to The American University of Rome?
Direct Transfer:
Your pathway to The American University of Rome
We are thrilled to extend an admission offer to Verto participants who meet our outlined eligibility requirements. This unique opportunity provides a global, transformative learning experience designed to help you begin your college journey on a high note. The curriculum encourages both personal growth and academic achievement, setting the stage for success at The American University of Rome campus.
2.8+ GPA
12+ Credits
1+ Semester(s)
*All eligibility requirements listed below
How does the
Direct
Transfer Pathway work?
Transfer Pathway work?
Apply to Verto to begin your pathway to The American University of Rome.
Review The American University of Rome's full eligibility requirements for guaranteed admission and set academic goals for your experience abroad.
Embark on your Verto abroad experience and work with staff on-site to submit your free Verto Direct Transfer Application to The American University of Rome.
Arrive on campus at The American University of Rome with a deeper global perspective and skill set that will serve you as a student and well into your future.
*Admission only guaranteed if the respective school has capacity and/or program/major availability.
Some schools or majors may have additional eligibility or application requirements. Students must maintain good conduct and meet the college's admissions requirements.
Did You Know?
Courses you’ll take on a semester with Verto have already been reviewed by AUR.
Since 1969, The American University of Rome has provided an American liberal arts education to students from all over the world seeking a unique and extraordinary educational experience. It is the oldest American degree-granting institution in Rome, Italy.
AUR’s richly diverse community of global explorers receive more than just a university education – they live and learn within an inclusive, culturally stimulating environment that fosters a spirit of discovery and intellectual curiosity with a global outlook.
AUR’s focus on experiential learning affords students the opportunity to reap full benefit from Rome’s historical, political, and social resources while our geographical location opens Europe and beyond to academic & cultural exploration.
AUR’s liberal arts roots, with its concentration on broad cross-disciplinary knowledge and deep-disciplinary expertise, prepares graduates to enter an ever-changing career marketplace with the confidence, knowledge, and skills not only to succeed but to position themselves for lives and careers of purpose
"Students who succeed at Verto will thrive in AUR's multinational, multicultural environment. Situated in the heart of Rome, we are home to students from over 50 countries and our classrooms feature a dynamic tapestry of cultures, traditions, and backgrounds that enrich every student's experience."
-Scott Sprenger, President of AUR
AUR Students Are:
Explorers
Curious
Exceptional
750
undergraduate student body
16
average class size
14:1
faculty ratio
65
countries represented
Home to a diverse student body with 28 native languages spoken amongst faculty and students.
ACADEMICS
AUR offers 10 Bachelor degree programs, all taught in English at the oldest American degree-granting institution in Rome! Majors include:
- Business Administration
- International Relations & Global Politics
- Communication & Digital Media
- Film
- Archaeology & Classics
Did you know courses have already been articulated by AUR? Reference this resource to see how courses will transfer!
FINANCES
Lend Edu estimates the average cost for four-year higher education at an American non-profit college is around $50,000 per annum. At The American University of Rome, the cost per annum (including accommodation) is just over $35,000.
This, combined with the lower cost of living in Italy, represents a significant saving and means that our students can graduate with a much more manageable student loan overhead.
All Verto students are eligible to apply for both merit and financial need scholarships.
In addition to merit and financial need scholarships, US citizens and permanent residents are able to access federal loans through FAFSA, but please note that Pell Grants cannot be utilized at The American University of Rome.
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
The American University of Rome community welcomes transfer students to our full-time undergraduate programs. Once admitted to the program, students have a one-on-one call with their AUR Admissions Counselor to discuss the transition and next steps.
STUDENT LIFE
There is a large range of diverse and fully inclusive clubs and activities at AUR. Some are faculty-led and some are student-led, but all are dynamic and fun and we encourage all new students to get involved in at least one of our extracurricular offerings.
- Student Clubs & Activities | The American University of Rome (aur.edu)
- Athletics & Sports at The American University of Rome (aur.edu)
All AUR students have the option of living in university-owned accommodation, which is an apartment shared with other AUR students in one of the neighborhoods surrounding the university.
AUR students have the opportunity to study abroad in their third year of studies. Click the link below to learn more!
To earn guaranteed admission to AUR through the Direct Transfer Pathway, during your time with Verto you will need:
- 2.8+ GPA
- 12+ credits
AUR is also able to offer guaranteed acceptance on probation if your GPA while abroad with Verto is a 2.5-2.7. This would mean once you begin at AUR, you would take 4 classes instead of 5 during your first semester. You would need to complete the first semester at AUR with a 2.0 and in good standing or subject to dismissal.
If you earn under a 2.5 during your experience abroad with Verto, then you would fall under holistic review. Please note that if you have under a 2.5 we are still happy to review your application to see if you’re a good fit for AUR, it is just not a guarantee.
The Fine Arts Program is not included in the Direct Transfer Guarantee, however students are still encouraged to apply through the free Verto Partner Application for holistic review. These applicants must also submit a portfolio as part of their application. You can find information on the portfolio requirements here.
Yes! AUR welcomes both fall and spring transfers from Verto.
If you earn under a 2.5 during your experience abroad with Verto, then you would fall under holistic review. Please note that if you have under a 2.5 we are still happy to review your application to see if you’re a good fit for AUR, it is just not a guarantee.
You would still be eligible for the Direct Transfer Guarantee to AUR! The GPA requirements would be for your cumulative GPA from all college-level work (not including any Dual Enrollment).
You can complete 1, 2, or 3 semesters abroad with Verto and remain eligible for the Direct Transfer pathway to AUR.
AUR welcomes applicants who have been homeschooled as long as they have either a high school diploma issued by the State in which they were homeschooled or a GED. Please submit your GED and/or a copy of your high school diploma at the time of application.
Yes, international students are eligible for the Direct Transfer Guarantee to AUR!
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have AUR specific questions, you can connect with Cait Hoffmann, Assistant Director of US Admissions at AUR.
Once you work with your Verto Care Team to apply to AUR and are accepted, you will also be prompted to set up a call with Cait to discuss next steps and address any questions.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to AUR. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
Once your Direct Transfer application is submitted, be on the lookout for an email from AUR confirming receipt of your application and inviting you to apply for merit scholarships, if applicable. Once admitted to the program, students have a one-on-one call with their AUR Admissions Counselor to discuss the transition and next steps.
The following documents will need to be included in your Verto Direct Transfer Application packet to AUR:
- Verto to provide from their records:
- Final High School Transcript
- Mid-term Report for your current Verto semester
- Unofficial University of New Haven final transcript for any prior Verto semesters
- Student to submit to Verto for inclusion:
- Unofficial college transcripts for any pre-Verto college work, if applicable
- Letter of Recommendation
- College Essay
- Not sure what to write about? Optional topics include:
- All roads lead to Rome: What excites you about the possibility of studying at AUR and living in Rome?
- Pick a historical figure or modern individual you’d like to converse with for an hour and explain your choice. What would you talk about? What questions would you ask?
- As the AUR mission states, AUR prepares students to live and work across cultures as skilled and knowledgeable citizens of an interconnected and rapidly changing world. Tell us about an aspect of your personal perspective or lived experience that is important to you and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to AUR’s international and collaborative community.
- Not sure what to write about? Optional topics include:
If you had already committed to AUR with the enrollment deposit, you would need to formally request the deferral.
If not, AUR would request updated mid-semester grades from your second semester to ensure you are maintaining your eligibility.
Any student applying to The American University of Rome who does not hold citizenship from a European Union country will be required to apply for a student visa to study with us.
Please note that while individuals without European Union citizenship are eligible to stay up to 90 days in the EU as tourists, AUR’s semesters last longer than 90 days in length, and as such a visa is required.
Absolutely! Students accepted to The American University of Rome receive access to our student portal, which houses information to aid students during the visa application process, including checklists, sample visa applications, videos, and more. Our Admissions Team also hosts webinars and is available for additional support, as needed.
Your selection of Verto locations will have many factors, such as age requirements, visa considerations for your Verto semesters, your interests, and more! Work closely with the Verto Admissions staff to determine the best fit for you.
In terms of how your Verto locations could impact your visa process for AUR, if you are participating in a spring Verto program, keep those program dates in mind. The earlier you return to the U.S. or your home country after the spring semester, the earlier you can begin the application process!
All students will need to return to their home country in order to apply for their student visa, as they will need to complete the application process at their local consulate.
Completing the packet for the visa application can take some time and Consulates typically require a minimum of two-three weeks processing time. For Fall enrollment, we recommend that you aim to have your visa application packet completed and submitted no later than June 15 to ensure receipt of your visa prior to the beginning of AUR’s Fall semester in late August.
For students looking to study with AUR in the spring, while the timeline is tight, it is possible! You will have to return home in order to apply for your visa, so we recommend working in advance to begin the application and get the required documents in order so that it’s ready to submit as soon as you get home in December.
Students who succeed at Verto will thrive in AUR's multinational, multicultural environment. Situated in the heart of Rome, we are home to students from over 50 countries and our classrooms feature a dynamic tapestry of cultures, traditions, and backgrounds that enrich every student's experience.
Scott Sprenger
President of AUR
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