Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Clark 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 Clark.
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 Clark University.
Review Clark 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 Direct Transfer Application to Clark University.
Arrive on campus at Clark 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 Clark.
Clark University, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a private research institution known for its liberal arts education, research, and innovation. The university prepares students for a complex society through traditional disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing free inquiry and idea exchange. Offering programs for undergraduates, graduates, and lifelong learners, Clark promotes intellectual and personal growth with diverse educational activities and extracurriculars that develop values and responsible independence.
Distinguished for its commitment to scientific and humanistic studies, Clark addresses critical social issues like human development, environmental impact, and technological risks. As a global community, Clark attracts high-quality students and faculty, maintaining both national and international prominence.
"Clark seeks to prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century while being imaginative, contributing citizens of the world. Verto provides students an excellent opportunity to apply their learning in a global context; this experience serves as the perfect springboard for engaging in global issues of consequence at Clark."
-Tom Morgan, Associate Director of Admissions
Clark Students Are:
Curious
Compassionate
action-oriented
2,361
undergraduate student body
9:1
student to faculty ratio
#3
in the world in Undergraduate Game Design (Princeton Review)
#5
in Best of Schools for Making an Impact (Princeton Review)
#85
in Best Small Colleges in America (Niche)
#42
in Best Value Schools (U.S. News and World Report)
1 of 44
colleges in the book Colleges that Change Lives
Academics
Clark’s innovative approach to education integrates the liberal arts with practice-based learning beyond the classroom and the campus.
We believe deep learning moves from the classroom to the world. Our curriculum connects classroom learning with action through world and workplace experiences.
Explore one of our 50+ programs, including:
- Psychology
- Interactive media
- Business administration
- Computer science
- Climate, environment, and society
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
Tom Morgan, Associate Director of Admissions, serves as Clark’s transfer coordinator. Any question about applications, transfer credit, financial aid, housing, orientation, or anything Clark-related can be answered by Tom.
Transfer students will meet with an academic advisor before matriculation. All transfer students will participate in transfer orientation and all transfer students have the opportunity to participate in the Transfer Navigator, a program that helps students acclimate to their new college ecosystem at Clark.
FINANCES
All students are considered for merit-based scholarships.
Top consideration for Clark’s merit scholarships goes to admitted students who have excelled in secondary school and college and whose academic achievement and personal qualities indicate they will perform at the highest level when they enroll at the University.
Transfer students are also considered for need-based scholarships.
Financial aid is awarded at the time of admission.
Clark University’s FAFSA code is 002139.
student life
Our students run more than 130 clubs and organizations, conduct groundbreaking research, and start their own businesses.
Beyond campus, Worcester, a midsize city with big-city rhythms and spirit, abounds with opportunities to learn, work, and play.
All students are required to live in Clark housing through the end of sophomore year. As such, housing for Verto transfer students is guaranteed through their sophomore year. While every effort is made to house all undergraduate students interested in housing, the Office of Residential Life and Housing does not guarantee housing for juniors and seniors.
To earn guaranteed admission to Clark through the Direct Transfer Pathway, during your time with Verto you will need:
- 3.0+ GPA
- Minimum 12 credits
All undergraduate programs at Clark University apart from those offered within the School of Professional Studies (weekday evenings, online, and hybrid modalities) are eligible.
If interested in the School of Professional Studies, students would need to direct-apply for holistic review.
Yes! Clark 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.
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. We accept unofficial copies of college transcripts as part of application process. Enrolling students will need to provide official copies prior to enrolling. Credits earned prior will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
Yes, students may complete 1, 2, or 3 semesters abroad with Verto and qualify for the Direct Transfer Pathway to Clark.
Yes, students with a homeschool transcript or final high school credential such as a GED/HiSet 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 Direct Transfer Application for holistic review.
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have Clark-specific questions, you can connect with Tom Morgan, Associate Director of Admissions, at thmorgan@clarku.edu.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Clark. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
Once an applicant submits a Verto Direct Transfer Application to Clark they will receive confirmation from Clark within a few business days. They will receive emails from Clark and will be prompted to submit materials, if needed.
The following documents will need to be included in your Verto Direct Transfer Application packet to Clark:
- 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 College Essay
- Optional SAT/ACT scores
Work with your Verto Care Team to submit an updated Verto Direct Transfer Application during your additional semester.
Clark seeks to prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century while being imaginative, contributing citizens of the world. Verto provides students an excellent opportunity to apply their learning in a global context; this experience serves as the perfect springboard for engaging in global issues of consequence at Clark.
Tom Morgan
Associate Director of Admissions
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