Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Baylor?
If you were invited by Baylor, ensure you apply only through the link you were provided.
BAYLOR WELCOMES SELECT VERTO PARTICIPANTS TO CAMPUS FOLLOWING THEIR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
I RECEIVED AN INVITE FROM Baylor University
Visit the unique link in your admission decision letter to apply and learn about your next steps
If you received an invitation, do not apply to Verto through this page.
I DID NOT RECEIVE AN INVITE BUT I’M INTERESTED!
Start your pathway to Baylor University by applying to Verto and following the steps below.
If you were invited to Verto by Baylor University, click here!
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 Baylor University campus.
2.75 GPA
24 Credits
2 Semesters
*All eligibility requirements listed below
If you were invited to Verto by Baylor, your requirements may differ. Visit your invitation link for more information and to apply to Verto.
How does the
Direct
Transfer Pathway work?
Transfer Pathway work?
Apply to Verto to begin your pathway to Baylor University
Review Baylor University'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 Partner Application to Baylor University.
Arrive on campus at Baylor University with a deeper global perspective and skill set that will serve you into the 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 college's admissions requirements.
Did You Know?
Courses you’ll take on a semester with Verto have already been reviewed by Baylor.
Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. The University provides a vibrant campus community for more than 20,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship.
Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating University in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.
"Transferring comes with a unique set of challenges that not everyone can understand. Transfer students come with a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and stories which add to the diverse fabric of the Baylor classroom and student life. Your story may not have started at Baylor, but it can continue here!"
Baylor Students Are:
Inquisitive
Compassionate
Leaders
20,824
student body
27
average class size
35%
of students identify as belonging to a racial minority population
6%
international students
60%
of students originate from Texas, and Baylor students come from all 50 states and 100 foreign countries.
ACADEMICS
Baylor University stands apart as a Christian research university. Students select from more than 125 academically rigorous majors and minors among our 12 schools and colleges and become part of a dynamic community of learners at Baylor.
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Law
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Public Health
- Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation
Did you know courses have already been articulated by Baylor? Reference this resource to see how courses will transfer!
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
Transferring comes with a unique set of challenges that not everyone can understand. Transfer students come with a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and stories which add to the diverse fabric of the Baylor classroom and student life. Your story may not have started at Baylor, but it can continue here!
Explore our resources on Transfer Student Success and Transfer Points of Contact.
FINANCES
Students are eligible to be considered for a transfer student scholarship to Baylor. Students will be given the opportunity to earn one of the scholarships listed while participating in their semester abroad. The scholarship is awarded for the academic year, so the amount is divided into 2 semesters. Scholarships are renewable for up to 8 semesters at Baylor. Transfer merit-based scholarships are awarded upon receipt of your official fall Verto-UNewHaven transcript if eligible. Information regarding transfer merit-based scholarships can be found on the Baylor scholarship website.
STUDENT LIFE
Baylor students discover their strengths and their passions by joining an organization, attending campus events or enjoying campus traditions.
Transfer students have the choice to live either on- or off-campus. Baylor’s Campus Living & Learning staff can help you determine if on-campus housing is right for you. Learn more at baylor.edu/CLL.
Preparing you for worldwide leadership and service means providing opportunities to experience the world. Choose from more than 100 study abroad programs as well as global mission trips at baylor.edu/studyabroad.
To earn guaranteed admission to Baylor following one semester abroad with Verto, you will need:
- A high school GPA of 2.75+
- 2.75 cumulative college GPA
- Minimum 12 college credits
Please note that some majors require a higher GPA for admission to that program.
To earn guaranteed admission to Baylor following a full year abroad with Verto, you will need:
- 2.75 cumulative college GPA
- Minimum 24 college credits
Please note that some majors require a higher GPA for admission to that program.
Students that complete 3 semesters abroad with Verto are not eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee, however they are able to apply through the Verto Partner Application for holistic review. Please note that transferring with 3 semesters worth of work may impact the ability to graduate within 4 years total.
Specific requirements for majors:
- Business – Transfer students desiring to enter Baylor as a Pre-Business student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Biology – 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA
- Biochemistry – 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA
- Chemistry – 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA
The GPA listed for all major-specific requirements refers to the cumulative college GPA. Click here to learn more about major-specific requirements for Baylor.
Please note that Nursing and Engineering are not programs that are eligible for the Direct Transfer pathway. Contact Baylor directly if you have questions regarding transferring into either program.
Yes! Baylor welcomes both fall and spring transfers from Verto. Note, however, that your high school GPA will impact your ability to transfer after only one semester.
Transfer students are required to meet the GPA minimums to be eligible for admission.
While you are not eligible for the Direct Transfer guaranteed pathway, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Partner Application for holistic review.
Baylor abides by the Code of Federal Regulations. According to Title IV, any degree-seeking student who graduates from either a private school or a home school that is not recognized by the state in which it is located must be 17 years of age before the first day of class. If a student does not meet this age requirement, Baylor requires a GED certificate prior to registration. Home-school students are required to submit standardized test scores with their application. You may submit test scores from either the Classic Learning Test (CLT), SAT or ACT exam.
This requirement applies if you are applying to Baylor with fewer than 24 credit hours. If you are applying with over 24 credit hours, Baylor will only use your college cumulative GPA to determine eligibility. If a student meets these requirements, they are eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee.
While you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Partner Application for holistic review.
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have Baylor specific questions, you can connect with Jan Kyster at [email protected] or 303-746-2332.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Baylor. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
Once your Verto Partner Application is received and processed by Baylor, you will receive an email within one week that prompts you to set up your BearID and goBAYLOR account. DO NOT create an account or start a second application for Baylor separately. Doing so will cause delays in processing your application file. Your goBAYLOR account is where you will track your application checklist items and receive status updates.
- College Essay
- Letter of Recommendation
- Final High School transcript with graduation date listed
- Mid-term Report
- Official College Transcripts (if applicable)
- AP/IB scores (if applicable)
- Other documents may be required on a case-by-case basis
- Submission of any prior UNewHaven official transcripts
Work with your Verto Care Team to reapply to Baylor during your second semester.
The benefits of education abroad are profound, diverse, and lifelong. While attending a Verto program, Baylor students are exposed to life-changing experiences that help them have a more clear vision on what they want to study and the careers they eventually want to pursue. We believe this is critical for positive student outcomes.
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