Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Loyola University New Orleans?
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 Loyola University New Orleans campus.
2.5+ 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 Loyola University New Orleans.
Review Loyola University New Orleans'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 New Orleans.
Arrive on campus at Loyola University New Orleans 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 on a semester with Verto have already been reviewed by Loyola University.
Loyola University New Orleans is a Catholic, Jesuit university, located in the heart of the picturesque Uptown neighborhood in New Orleans.
For more than 100 years, Loyola has helped shape the lives of our students, as well as the history of our city and the world, through educating men and women in the Jesuit traditions of academic excellence and service to others. We provide our students with internships that enable them to acquire the real-world experience and competitive edge that employers seek as they become part of a global network of Jesuit universities and more than 1 million alumni.
"Loyola is excited to embark on our partnership with Verto Education. As more students each year are exploring gap year experiences, this is an excellent option that also allows the student a start on their college education."
-Harvey Werner, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management and Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Loyola University New Orleans Students Are:
Creative
Resilient
Compassionate
3,223
undergraduate student body
12:1
student to faculty ratio
50+
study abroad countries
#7
Lots of Race/Class Interaction by Princeton Review
Division I of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics with 18 varsity sports
ACADEMICS
A Loyola degree will give you an edge when you begin your career. But it’s the passion for learning you’ll explore here that will carry you forward for years to come. Explore our 110 undergraduate programs, including:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Biological Sciences/Pre-Health
- Business
- Music Industry Studies
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
Once you’ve been admitted, pay attention to your NOLA Admissions Application Portal for more information.
Have your family join our Loyno Family Portal. Learn more about Loyola and join communities that are important to you and your family. Personalize information that caters to you and your family’s interests, and interact with other families going through the college search process.
FINANCES
All students are eligible for merit and need-based scholarship offerings. Student just need to simply apply for admission and submit a FAFSA for full consideration.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) code for Loyola University New Orleans is 002016.
STUDENT LIFE
One of the best ways to enrich your collegiate years is to get involved with clubs and organizations that fit your interests. There are plenty of ways to get involved since there are over 130 active student organizations on Loyola’s campus. Getting actively involved on campus and in the New Orleans Community will not only help you find what you’re passionate about, but it will also give you the best four years of your life.
Housing: Loyola guarantees housing for 3 years and does offer housing options through year 4. A new residence hall will be completed by Fall 2025
To earn guaranteed admission to Loyola University New Orleans through the Direct Transfer Pathway, during your time with Verto you will need:
- 2.5+ GPA
- Minimum 12 credits
While Nursing and Music are not included in the guaranteed pathway, students are encouraged to apply for holistic review. Additional application materials and requirements may apply.
Yes! NOLA 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.
You are still eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee to NOLA! The 2.5+ GPA requirement is cumulative of all college transcripts.
Yes, you can complete 1, 2, or 3 semesters abroad with Verto and remain eligible for the Direct Transfer Pathway to Loyola University New Orleans.
Yes, homeschooled students and/or students who have a GED are eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee.
Yes, international students are eligible for the Direct Transfer Pathway.
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have NOLA specific questions, you can connect with Erica Smith, Transfer Admissions Counselor, at essmith@loyno.edu.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to NOLA. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
After Loyola NOLA receives a Verto Direct Transfer Application, applicants can expect to receive an admission decision within three weeks.
The following documents will need to be included in your Verto Direct Transfer Application packet to Loyola University New Orleans:
- 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, once you decide to add a semester abroad, you’ve already been accepted to NOLA and committed to attending following your Verto experience, you can defer to continue with Verto. If you had not yet been accepted or committed, you should submit a new Verto Direct Transfer Application during your second semester abroad.
Loyola is excited to embark on our partnership with Verto Education. As more students each year are exploring gap year experiences, this is an excellent option that also allows the student a start on their college education.
Harvey Werner,
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management and Director of Undergraduate Admissions
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