Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Indiana University?
If you were invited by Indiana University, ensure you apply only through the link you were provided.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY WECOMES SELECT VERTO PARTICIPANTS TO CAMPUS FOLLOWING THEIR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
I RECEIVED AN INVITE FROM Indiana 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 Indiana University by applying to Verto and following the steps below.
If you were invited to Verto by Indiana 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 Indiana University campus.
2.5 GPA
26 Credits
2 Semesters
2.5 GPA
12 Credits
1 Semester
*All eligibility requirements listed below
If you were invited to Verto by IU, 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 Indiana University.
Review Indiana 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 Indiana University.
Arrive on campus at Indiana 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.
u Know?
Courses on a semester with Verto have already been reviewed by Indiana University.
At Indiana University Bloomington, you’ll discover a campus full of opportunities that will help you prepare for your future and reach your goals. Discover new things. Spark your curiosity and your creativity. Aspire to make a difference. At IU, you’ll have experiences you can only find at a large university, with expert faculty and advisors guiding your way. And with 200+ majors, you can mix and match programs to find your perfect path.
IU offers 750+ student organizations, 20+ learning communities, and 130+ cultural organizations, giving you endless opportunities to build meaningful connections and explore other perspectives. You can take your education global with over 380 study abroad programs. Hands-on instruction and high-impact experiences provide career exploration from day one.
When it’s time to connect with employers, you can meet with your career coach, attend job fairs, and meet with the thousands of employers who recruit at IU each year. All of this takes place on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country, with spaces designed to support your success inside and outside of the classroom.
"Through our partnership with Verto, students can start their college journey with an impactful global experience and continue their education at Indiana University Bloomington, allowing more students to experience the world and reach their goal of an IU degree."
-Dr. David B. Johnson, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, IU Bloomington
Indiana University Students Are:
Ambitious
Creative
Caring
37,000+
undergraduate student body
18:1
student to faculty ratio
#34
Top Public School
#9
Best Undergraduate Business Program
#4
in the nation of number of students studying abroad
ACADEMICS
Choose from over 200 majors across our 12 schools to find a program that aligns with your career goals. You’ll have space to explore your interests and mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to create your ideal academic journey–with support along the way. If graduate school is in your plans, take advantage of IU’s Accelerated Master’s Programs to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years.
Undergraduate majors include:
- Kinesiology
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Media
- Studio Art
FINANCES
At this time, transfer students are not eligible to be considered for one of the automatic IU Academic Scholarships that are awarded to incoming first-year students.
In addition to submitting the IU Scholarships Application, we encourage all students to explore external scholarship opportunities both within their community and online. Our Non-IU Scholarships page is a great resource for learning more about external scholarship opportunities.
Other IU Department scholarships and awards pages/resources:
- Office of National Scholarships & Awards
- Division of Student Affairs Scholarships & Funding
- Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs
Learn more about IU transfer student scholarships.
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
Your academic advisor at New Student Orientation will advise based on your intended IU degree plan and take into consideration how courses taken during the Verto experience will fit into the plan.
student life
Student organizations:
Find your community, explore new interests, build leadership skills, and more with the 750+ student organizations at IU Bloomington. From intramural sports to student government to Greek life, you’ll find an array of options, including transfer specific groups like Transfer Student Advisory Board and Tau Sigma National Honor Society at IU.
Find out more about how to get involved at IU.
Housing:
Living on campus is convenient with 19 residence halls in neighborhoods across campus, giving you nearby access to resources and support. You can also select from 20+ living-learning centers to make connections with other students with similar academic and personal interests. Transfer students can follow the IU Housing application timelines to apply for spring or fall semester housing.
Study Abroad:
If your Verto study abroad experience inspires you to see more of the world, IU can help you go global! With over 380 study abroad programs in 70+ countries, you can find a program that sparks your interests.
To earn guaranteed admission to Indiana University through the Direct Transfer Pathway, during your time with Verto you will need:
- High School GPA 3.0 +
- 2.5 + GPA
- Minimum 12 credits
- All courses with a grade of C or higher
- 2.5 + GPA
- Minimum 26 credits
- All courses with a grade of C or higher
Students who are interested in majors outside the Kelley School of Business, and Nursing will be admitted into the major in which they applied. Students who applied to the Kelley School of Business and Nursing will be admitted into a pre program and will need to meet the prerequisites and admissions standards of the intended school through your course work on IU Bloomington campus before being admitted into the major/school.
- Pre-Business: Students are recommend to achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA and earn no grade below a B in order to be prepared for the rigors of the pre-requisite requirements for standard admission to the Kelley School.. Upon enrolling at Indiana University students interested in majors offered within the Kelley School of Business will be required to apply to Kelley through standard admission.
- Intelligence Systems Engineering: It is recommended that while with Verto, students earn a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher with no course grade below a C and complete Calculus in order to be prepared for the rigors of the pre-requisite requirements for standard admission to the ISE program in the Luddy School.Upon enrolling at Indiana University students interested in studying Intelligent Systems Engineering (ISE) within the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, will have the opportunity to speak with an advisor about their path to the degree.
Yes! Indiana University 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.
You are still eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee to Indiana University! The 2.5 GPA requirement is cumulative of all college transcripts.
Yes, you will need to submit home school transcripts or official GED scores as part of your application.
While not eligible for Direct Transfer, international students are encouraged to apply directly as a transfer student for holistic review.
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have Indiana University -specific questions, you can connect with Kelly Waggoner at kelwaggo@iu.edu.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Indiana University. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
- College Essay
- Final HS Transcript
- Mid-term Report
- Official college transcripts if applicable
Yes, Verto can update the matriculation semester on your current application.
No, you do not have to commit in order to defer your application.
You can still defer your application to the next term if your application is still under review.
Please expect to receive a response in 6-8 weeks.
Through our partnership with Verto, students can start their college journey with an impactful global experience and continue their education at Indiana University Bloomington, allowing more students to experience the world and reach their goal of an IU degree.
Dr. David B. Johnson
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, IU Bloomington
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