Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Loyola University Maryland?
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 Loyola.
3.0+ GPA 12+ Credits 1+ Semesters
*All eligibility requirements listed below How does the Direct
Transfer Pathway work?
Transfer Pathway work?
Apply to Verto to begin your pathway to Loyola University Maryland.
Review Loyola University Maryland'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 Loyola University Maryland.
Arrive on campus at Loyola University Maryland 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?
The courses you’ll take on a semester with Verto have already been reviewed by Loyola University Maryland.
Choosing to transfer is about more than changing colleges—it’s about finding the right place to finish what you’ve started. At Loyola University Maryland, you’ll join a close-knit community where professors know your name, classmates challenge and support you, and your experiences prepare you for what’s next. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition, a Loyola education combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and a commitment to developing the whole person.
With just under 4,000 undergraduate students, Loyola offers the personal attention of a smaller university alongside the opportunities of a nationally recognized institution. You’ll choose from more than 55 majors and 60 minors, gain real-world experience through internships, research, service, and study abroad, and benefit from our location in Baltimore—one of the country’s leading hubs for health care, business, technology, government, and nonprofit organizations.
You’ll also find dedicated support from the moment you’re admitted, including personalized credit evaluations, academic advising, and resources designed to help you transition smoothly. By graduation, you’ll have the knowledge, confidence, and connections to pursue a meaningful career and make a lasting impact. At Loyola, you’ll become more—more curious, more capable, and more prepared for wherever your future leads.
"Our new pathway allows students to expand their worldview and experience life from a different perspective without sacrificing academic rigor and progress toward a degree. True to the Jesuit tradition, this new partnership with Verto Education reflects our commitment to providing students with meaningful, eye-opening experiences that prepare them for a balanced, flourishing, and purposeful life."
-Eric Nichols, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Loyola Maryland Students Are:
PASSIONATE
WELCOMING
ENGAGED
12:1
student to faculty ratio
20
average class size
99%
of grads are employed, in graduate or professional school, or participating in a full-time service program within 6-9 months after graduation
99%
of students receive financial aid
Baltimore/Washington, D.C. is the 4th largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Additionally, Baltimore is rated among the Top 5 best cities for new college grads by The Wall Street Journal.
ACADEMICS
At Loyola, you’ll receive a rigorous education grounded in the liberal arts that prepares you to think critically, communicate effectively, and adapt in a rapidly changing world. With 100% of classes taught by Loyola professors and a 12-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll learn in small classes where faculty know you, challenge you, and support your success. Choose from more than 55 majors and gain hands-on experience through internships, research, service-learning, and study abroad.
Popular majors include:
- Business, including Accounting, Construction Management & Real Estate Development, Economics, Finance, Financial Risk Management & Insurance, Forensic Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics & AI for Business, International Business, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Management
- Biology & Biohealth
- Engineering
- Forensic Science
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
FINANCES
Students are automatically considered for all merit and non-need based scholarships and grants when they apply. Scholarships are automatically renewable for up to 4 years as long as a student remains full-time enrolled (12+ credits per semester) and maintains at least a 2.0 Loyola GPA.
Transfer Merit Scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic school year range from $33,000-$39,000 per year. Additional need-based financial aid is awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon receipt of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Merit scholarships can be stacked along with other grants and need-based funding.
Loyola University Maryland’s FAFSA code is 002078.
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
While you’ll never be labeled “a transfer” at Loyola, we know you have specific needs. Our goal is to make your transfer process as smooth as possible by facilitating connections and providing distinctive resources.
We offer one-on-one informational interviews with our transfer admission team (email transferadmission@loyola.edu or visit our counselor page to sign up on our website)
Loyola provides transfer students with 2 free summer courses to be used towards any summer class offerings after the completion of their first semester at Loyola. These can be used to cover tuition costs towards classes in your major, towards a minor, or even a summer study tour abroad!
Transfer Welcome Weekend is designed so that you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with other transfer students, current students, administrators, and faculty. This orientation program allows transfer students to move onto campus before the start of classes to adjust to campus life and settle into your new home.
Transfer Transitions course: a one‑credit course designed to familiarize you with the Loyola community and the city of Baltimore. Through this seminar, you will meet campus community members, attend on‑ and off‑campus events, and learn more about how Loyola and Baltimore can support your academic, co‑curricular, and career goals.
STUDENT LIFE
About 80% of students live on campus through senior year, and our residence halls have been rated among the nation’s best by The Princeton Review and Niche for over 10 years! Transfer-specific information on the housing process can be found here.
Loyola is a campus steeped in traditions and students are highly involved in campus life, there is always something going on – over 150 student-led clubs and organizations, and over 250 events held on campus each year.
Around 60% of Loyola students study abroad in over 20 countries.
To earn guaranteed admission to Loyola University Maryland through the Direct Transfer Pathway, during your time with Verto you will need:
- 3.0+ GPA
- Minimum 12 credits
All majors and programs are included in the Direct Transfer Pathway excluding our new direct entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Yes! Loyola 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 Direct Transfer 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.
Credits from the pre-Verto institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Yes, you can complete 1, 2, or 3 semesters abroad with Verto and remain eligible for the Direct Transfer Pathway to Loyola University Maryland.
Yes, students who were homeschooled or earned a GED are eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee. Loyola University Maryland requires either an official GED transcript or a homeschool/high school transcript equivalent.
International students are encouraged to direct-apply for holistic review.
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have Loyola-specific questions, you can connect with Meredith Good, Associate Director of Transfer Admission and Special Populations at Loyola.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Loyola. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
When available, we strongly recommend Verto students prepare and submit their applications to Loyola by Verto’s priority partner application deadline.
Once a student submits their Verto Direct Transfer Application to Loyola University Maryland, they can expect to receive specific communications about their application. Students are welcome to contact Meredith Good at mgood1@loyola.edu if students have more detailed questions about application status or next steps.
The following documents will need to be included in your Verto Direct Transfer Application packet to Loyola University Maryland:
- 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
- University of New Haven College Transfer Report Letter
- Student to submit directly to Loyola Maryland at the time of application:
- Transfer Conduct Clearance Form from any and all previously attended colleges or universities prior to your Verto experience
- Official college transcripts from any pre-Verto college coursework
Work with your Verto Care Team to submit a new application for the updated term.
I chose Loyola because of the close-knit community, the people, and the generous financial aid package. The campus size allows you to make connections easily and on a deeper, more personal level. I was involved on campus with the Transfer Student Organization, Asian Cultural Alliance, Club Basketball Team, and InterVarsity, where I met some of my closest friends. Everyone here has always been friendly and helpful.
Heidi C.
'23 Communication & Media major, Marketing minor
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