Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Butler?
Direct Transfer:
Your pathway to Butler University
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 Butler campus.
2.5 GPA
12 Credits
1 Semester
*All eligibility requirements listed below
How does the
Direct
Transfer Pathway work?
Transfer Pathway work?
Apply to Verto to begin your pathway to Butler University.
Review Butler 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 Butler University.
Arrive on campus at Butler University 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 Butler.
Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Butler University is a nationally recognized university offering programs in the arts, business, communication, education, liberal arts and sciences, and pharmacy and health sciences.
We’re known for providing small classes, opportunities to engage directly with faculty, and real-world experience through internships, research with faculty mentors, performances, and community engagement offerings. These opportunities give our students the knowledge and skills they need to excel after college—both in the workforce and in life. Butler students have had significant success after graduation, as demonstrated by the University’s 98 percent placement rate within six months of graduation.
Butler is ranked as the top regional university and most innovative university in the Midwest by US News & World Report, Best College Rankings (2024). Butler also received national rankings for first-year experience and study abroad opportunities.
" At Butler University, we believe there really is a right way to educate a person for a life of success. It’s centered on the student, innovative to the core, and rooted in experience. It’s clear that Verto students share that vision and would bring great things to the Butler community."
-Emily Robison, Assistant Director for Transfer Admission
Butler Students Are:
Dependable
Close-Knit
Tenacious
5,763
student body
22
average class size
40%
of students study abroad
80%
of students complete at least 1 internship
98%
of grads have a job or are in grad school within 6 months of graduation
Ranked No. 1 Regional University in the Midwest and No. 1 Most Innovative School by the U.S. News and World Report
Mascot: Blue IV – Check out his Insta!
ACADEMICS
Every class inside our 90+ majors and liberal arts core will expose you to diverse ideas, broaden your knowledge, and develop your critical thinking abilities. Top majors include:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Biochemistry
- Sports Media
- Youth and Community Development
- Strategic Communication: Public Relations and Advertising
- Kinesiology
Did you know courses have already been articulated by Butler? Reference this resource to see how courses will transfer!
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
New students at Butler are welcomed to campus during Orientation. The Office of Registration and Records makes sure that you’re connected with an advisor in your academic college. You can always reach out to the Transfer Admission Counselor with any questions. All transfer students are assigned a counselor in the Office of Financial Aid to answer any questions you may have regarding your financial aid package.
Finances
Students may be eligible for the Transfer Award, ranging from $8,000-$18,000. More information about financial aid and scholarships can be found here.
Verto participants would be automatically considered for transfer scholarships.
Financial aid packages are shared on a rolling basis upon successful completion of the FAFSA form.
Student Life
Butler University offers the ultimate collegiate experience with 200+ student organizations, in a metropolitan environment with thousands of connection points to the real world.
Nearly all students – first-years, sophomores and juniors – live on campus. You’re never far from anything you need—your classes, the library, the Health and Recreation Complex, and late-night snacks are always within walking distance.
At Butler University, we encourage you to explore new countries and expand your mind.That’s why we encourage you to pack your bags, get your passport, and spend a semester abroad.
2.5 GPA, 1 semester, 12 credits
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Jordan College of Arts are not available to Verto participants
Yes! Butler welcomes both fall and spring transfers from Verto.
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.
Your cumulative GPA (pre-Verto and earned during your Verto experience) must be 2.5 to be eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee. Make sure to request official copies of your prior college transcripts be sent to Butler when you apply.
If your cumulative GPA across all transcripts is under 2.5, you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, however we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Partner Application for holistic review.
Butler University values the unique perspectives and diverse experiences that homeschooled students bring to their community. If you’re a homeschooled applicant, interested in applying to Butler’s Direct Transfer Pathway, please note our additional requirement:
- Standardized SAT or ACT test scores are required if you have less than 20 credits.
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 Butler-specific questions, you can connect with Emily Robison, Senior Assistant Director for Transfer Admission at Butler.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Butler. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
After Butler receives a Verto Partner Application, applicants can expect to receive an admission decision as quickly as possible on a rolling basis.
- College Essay
- Letter of Recommendation
- Final HS Transcript
- Mid-term Report
- Any pre-Verto college transcripts
- Other documents may be required on a case-by-case basis.
You are able to defer for up to one year by reaching out to Emily Robison, Assistant Director for Transfer Admission at Butler.
At Butler University, we believe there really is a right way to educate a person for a life of success. It’s centered on the student, innovative to the core, and rooted in experience. It’s clear that Verto students share that vision and would bring great things to the Butler community.
Emily Robison
Assistant Director for Transfer Admission
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