Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Bennington College?
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 Bennington College campus.
3.0+ 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 Bennington College.
Review Bennington College'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 Bennington College.
Arrive on campus at Bennington College 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.
Bennington College is a private liberal arts college located in Bennington, Vermont, known for its progressive approach to education.
Founded in 1932, Bennington emphasizes self-directed learning, interdisciplinary study, and experiential education. Each year, students participate in Field Work Term, an immersive internship or research experience that integrates academic inquiry with real-world practice.
With a commitment to creativity, innovation, and social responsibility, Bennington cultivates independent thinkers and engaged citizens who shape their own paths and the world around them.
"Bennington values intellectual curiosity and independence in our students; Verto students are taking a leap early on in their college journeys that showcases those qualities. "
-Alyssa Tomkowicz, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Bennington College Students Are:
Independent
Curious
Creative
797
undergraduate students
9:1
student to faculty ratio
#5
LQBTQ Friendly by Princeton Review
#9
Best Classroom Experience by Princeton Review
#14
Green Colleges by Princeton Review
93% of Bennington graduates 6 months out are employed, enrolled in service programs, or in grad school.
Each year, students spend six weeks pursuing an internship, job, performance, or scholarly research individually suited to their interests.
ACADEMICS
Bennington’s educational model is different from other colleges and universities. You will forge your own path among nearly 40 exciting areas of study, investigating the questions that matter most to you with faculty who are professionals in their fields—writers, scientists, performers, activists, artists, scholars—who will mentor and collaborate with you. To put it all together, each year, you will spend six weeks pursuing an internship, job, performance, or scholarly research individually suited to your interests.
Some of our unique fields of study include:
- Environmental Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Cultural Studies and Languages
- Advancement of Public Action
- Literature
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
10% of Bennington’s student body are transfer students! Bennington provides dedicated support for transfer students through personalized admissions counseling, tailored orientation programming, and close collaboration with faculty and campus offices. Each transfer student is matched with an academic advisor to help design a personalized plan of study. The college also offers ongoing guidance to help transfers integrate into the community both academically and socially.
FINANCES
Every transfer applicant is automatically considered for merit scholarships up to $67,850 per year. Both domestic and international transfer students are also eligible for further need-based financial aid. 90% of Bennington transfer students receive Financial Aid. More information about financial aid and scholarships can be found here.
Bennington’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) code is 003682.
STUDENT LIFE
Student life at Bennington College is creative, student-led, and ever-evolving, with over 50 clubs spanning arts, culture, activism, and outdoor adventures. From planning campus-wide events like Sunfest to running publications and leading governance, students take charge of shaping their community. Leadership and collaboration are central, giving every student a voice and a role.
A majority of students live on campus in mixed-class year housing, ensuring a smooth transition into the campus community. Students live in house-style residences rather than traditional dorms, fostering close-knit, inclusive environments. Each house has a unique personality, and students often take part in shaping the social and cultural life of their living spaces.
Bennington offers a range of study abroad opportunities that allow students to explore academics and internships around the world. Programs are flexible and often integrated with each student’s self-designed plan of study, meaning even students that transfer in from Verto should have the opportunity to go abroad again. Students have studied in places like Germany, Japan, and Ghana, often combining travel with immersive, hands-on learning.
To earn guaranteed admission to Bennington College through the Direct Transfer Pathway, during your time with Verto you will need:
- 3.0+ GPA
- 12+ credits
BFA in Dance is not included in the Direct Transfer Admissions Pathway. Students are encouraged to apply directly to Bennington for holistic review.
Yes! Bennington welcomes both fall and spring transfers from Verto. Students starting in the spring can study the same programs as those who study in the fall.
Yes, you can complete 1, 2, or 3 semesters abroad with Verto and remain eligible for the Direct Transfer pathway to Bennington.
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 Direct Transfer Application for holistic review.
You are still eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee to Bennington! The 3.0+ GPA requirement is cumulative of all college transcripts. Bennington requires all official transcripts from all institutions attended post high school prior to matriculating to campus.
Yes, you would still be eligible for the Direct Transfer Admissions Pathway! In your Direct Transfer Application packet, you would need to include any transcripts or credentials to show you have completed an equivalent high school curriculum.
International students who do not plan to apply for need-based financial aid are eligible for the Direct Transfer Pathway. You will still be considered for all merit-based scholarships.
International students who plan to apply for need-based financial aid won’t be eligible for the guarantee, but we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Direct Transfer Application for holistic review.
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have Bennington-specific questions, you can connect with Alyssa Tomkowicz, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at alyssatomkowicz@bennington.edu or schedule time here.
Once you arrive at your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Bennington. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
The following documents will need to be included in your Verto Direct Transfer Application packet to Bennington:
- 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 from any pre-Verto college coursework if applicable
- Optional Portfolio – We love creative work, and we review every portfolio we receive—but it’s entirely your choice if you want to share your work!
Work with Verto staff onsite to submit a new Direct Transfer Application during your final semester abroad.
You will receive information about setting up an applicant portal typically 3-5 days after we’ve received your Verto application packet. You should expect to receive a decision within a few weeks of Verto sending your application packet.
Bennington values intellectual curiosity and independence in our students; Verto students are taking a leap early on in their college journeys that showcases those qualities.
Alyssa Tomkowicz
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
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