Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Florida Atlantic?
If you were invited to the Global Owls program, ensure you apply only through the link you were provided.
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 Florida Atlantic campus.
2.5 GPA
30 Credits
2+ Semesters
*All eligibility requirements listed below
How does the
Direct
Transfer Pathway work?
Transfer Pathway work?
Apply to Verto to begin your pathway to Florida Atlantic University
Review Florida Atlantic 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 Florida Atlantic University.
Arrive on campus at Florida Atlantic 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 Florida Atlantic.
Spanning 110 miles of South Florida coast, Florida Atlantic University fosters a vibrant culture that encourages ingenuity and independence. Through cutting-edge research, our students tackle some of humanity’s most challenging problems, addressing issues that impact Florida, our nation, and beyond.
With more than 170 degree programs to choose from, students embark on a transformative education rooted in the belief that creativity and dedication fuel academic excellence. World-class faculty and innovative programming create opportunities for students to dive into high-quality scholarship, internships, and hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for success in every career.
Florida Atlantic University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and ranks #112 among the top Public Universities by US News & World Report (2024), as well as top 30 for Social Mobility. Determination runs deep at Florida Atlantic, and students learn early that if they dream it, we can help them achieve it.
"At Florida Atlantic University, we value educational opportunities that support a uniquely competitive and globalized student body. Partnering with Verto provides our students with a cross-cultural experience abroad while making academic progress toward their degree."
-Dr. Laura Antczak, Director of Transfer Recruitment and the Link Program
Florida Atlantic University Students Are:
innovative
impactful
leaders
24,000
undergraduate student body
22:1
student to faculty ratio
#1
most diverse public institution in Florida
#26
for Social Mobility US News & World Report (2024)
Top 50
Universities, Washington Monthly
ACADEMICS
Florida Atlantic offers students a transformative education rooted in the belief that creativity and dedication fuel academic excellence. Explore our 170+ Degrees, including:
- Biological Sciences
- Health Science
- Business
- Psychology
- Criminal Justice
Did you know courses have already been articulated by Florida Atlantic? Reference this resource to see how courses will transfer!
Transfer Student Support
Ranked in the top five in the nation for Transfer Student Success, Florida Atlantic provides support for every transfer student, every step of the way — from admission to graduation. About 42% of our undergraduates are transfer students, and they form a lively community with the help of our Transfer Student Orientation, Transfer Mentoring Project, and myriad of other transfer services.
FINANCES
Along with a comprehensive financial aid program, Florida Atlantic University offers a variety of transfer-specific scholarships with awards up to $2,500 per year. Our partnership with Scholarship Universe helps students to easily find and apply for countless internal and external scholarships.
Student Life
Florida Atlantic students thrive in a tropical paradise, making lifelong friendships in our 300+ student organizations and strategically networking across South Florida’s business landscape. With the ocean less than two miles away and more than 5,000 student-led events each year, campus life is always bustling! Our award-winning Career Center also connects students with internships around the world, so they can gain hands-on, resume-building work experience while earning an unparalleled global education.
Housing at Florida Atlantic is extremely limited and highly unlikely for transfer students. Explore our resources for securing off-campus housing.
To earn guaranteed admission to Florida Atlantic University following one semester abroad with Verto, you will need:
- A high school GPA of 3.0+
- A standardized test score of 1060+ SAT, 21+ ACT, or 66+ CLT
- 2.5+ College GPA
- Minimum 12 college credits
Admission is only guaranteed as long as Florida Atlantic has capacity available.
To earn guaranteed admission to Florida Atlantic University following one year abroad with Verto, you will need:
- 2.5+ College GPA
- Minimum 30 college credits
- 1 College English and College Math with a C or better OR a standardized test score of 1060+ SAT, 21+ ACT, or 66+ CLT
If you do not have a standardized test score of ACT 21+, SAT 1060+ or CLT 66+, you should be sure to enroll in both a College English and College Math course during your first semester abroad with Verto.
Please note that if you complete a full year with Verto but do not earn 30+ credits, you will need to meet the one semester pathway requirements.
Admission is only guaranteed as long as Florida Atlantic has capacity available.
Admission to Florida Atlantic University does not guarantee entrance to certain selective admissions majors. Additional admission requirements are necessary for the following majors:
College of Arts and Letters
- School of Music
- School of Theatre
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
*Architecture and Nursing not eligible for application.
For details on admissions requirements for the majors listed above, go to Additional Admissions Requirements at: Freshman Admission Requirements | Florida Atlantic University (fau.edu)
Yes! Florida Atlantic welcomes both fall and spring transfers from Verto, as long as they meet the admission requirements that apply based on their number of earned credits. See the one semester and full year pathway options FAQs for more information.
If you fall below the direct transfer eligibility requirements, you are not admissible to Florida Atlantic.
You are still eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee to Florida Atlantic! The 2.5 GPA requirement and credit minimums is cumulative of all college transcripts.
You would be eligible for Direct Transfer if you meet the requirements and follow the document submission guidance as listed on the Florida Atlantic website as well as meeting all Direct Transfer pathway requirements (either one semester or full year).
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.
Verto staff will be your first point of contact as you explore the Direct Transfer Pathway to Florida Atlantic.
If you are considering studying abroad with Verto, submit an application, click on tell me more, or reach out to 971 257 8918 to be connected with a member of the Verto Admissions team.
If you are already enrolled with Verto, connect with your designated Student Onboarding Advisor or staff on-site to discuss any questions you may have about the Direct Transfer Pathway to Florida Atlantic.
If you have Florida Atlantic-specific questions, such as major inquiries, you can connect with Dr. Laura Antczak, Director of Transfer Recruitment and Link2FAU at [email protected].
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Florida Atlantic. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
Once your application has been received and processed by Florida Atlantic, you will receive an email acknowledgment to the email listed in your Verto Partner Application. This will prompt you to create a Florida Atlantic application portal to track the status of your admissions decision. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- College Essay
- Letter of Recommendation
- Final HS Transcript
- Mid-term Report
- Final transcript from your first Verto term, if applying through the full year pathway
- ACT or SAT score report, if applying through the one semester pathway
You are able to defer your acceptance to Florida Atlantic for the following semester. Email this form to [email protected] and CC your Verto Academic Success Coordinator.
We expect future FAU-Verto students to maintain a 12-credit caseload while with Verto Education.
In order to successfully matriculate at FAU, you will need to maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA during your semester with Verto Education.
Once you are abroad with Verto, Verto staff will support you in submitting an abbreviated version of the Verto Partner Application to confirm your interest and provide your midterm grades.
In order to secure your Spring enrollment at Florida Atlantic University, submit a $200 non-refundable enrollment deposit due September 30, 2025.
Remember to keep an eye on your email throughout the semester for any next steps or upcoming deadlines.
Yes, you can! To do so:
- You will need to continue to maintain a GPA of 2.5 and meet all Direct Transfer requirements.
- During your spring semester abroad with Verto, you will submit the full version of the Verto Partner Application to FAU.
- Contact Dr. Laura Antczak, Director of Transfer Recruitment and Link2FAU at [email protected] to receive a Change of Entry form to submit to FAU.
You should email [email protected] to notify the FAU Office of Admission that you do not plan to attend and to have your admission application canceled. If you are no longer interested in attending FAU after Verto we recommend you work with your Verto Care Team to finalize alternate plans.
At Florida Atlantic University, we value educational opportunities that support a uniquely competitive and globalized student body. Partnering with Verto provides our students with a cross-cultural experience abroad while making academic progress toward their degree.
Dr. Laura Antczak
Director of Transfer Recruitment and the Link Program
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