Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Lycoming College?
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 Lycoming campus.
2.5 GPA
12 Credits
1 Semester
*All eligibility requirements listed below.
How does the
Direct
Transfer Pathway work?
Transfer Pathway work?
Apply to Verto to begin your pathway to Lycoming College.
Review Lycoming College'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 Lycoming College.
Arrive on campus at Lycoming College 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 Lycoming College.
Lycoming College is a place where students think deeply and act boldly. They customize academics to their unique interests and goals from 100+ majors and minors while immersing themselves in high-impact experiences like internships, fieldwork, research, and global study. They engage in career preparation at twice the rate of other college students with the help of subject-specific career advisors. They receive individualized attention and access to advanced equipment from day one thanks to an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
At Lycoming, students form enduring friendships, gain mentors, discover talents, and build platforms that launch them into a lifetime of professional growth and personal fulfillment.
Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Lycoming is a “home away from home” for students. The city has something for everyone: a vibrant entertainment, shopping, and arts scene and a rich, natural landscape that beckons outdoor adventure.
Less than four hours from five major cities (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, New York City, and Washington, D.C.), the College often hosts complimentary trips to explore bustling metropolitan areas with no fixed agenda. Lycoming is proof that you don’t need to be in a major city to build a national—and even international—reputation.
" As one of the 50 oldest national liberal arts and sciences colleges in America, Lycoming College remains strongly rooted in the liberal arts tradition, and central to this is growth through travel. By partnering with Verto, Lycoming students will be able to more easily experience new cultures for a broadened worldview. Global travel can make a substantial impact on a young person’s development, and we’re very pleased to be working with Verto toward this end."
-Jessica A. Quintana Hess, Senior Director of International and Partnership Recruitment
Lycoming College Students Are:
curious
involved
bold
1,200
student body
11:1
student to faculty ratio
30%
of students are domestic students of color or international
100%
of students participate in an enhanced academic experience, such as an internship, study abroad opportunity, or undergraduate research.
#7
in Top Performers on Social Mobility by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report.
ACADEMICS
With 100+ majors, minors, and programs, Lycoming College allows students to craft a degree specific to their interests and career goals. Popular majors include:
- Biology
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Physics (Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Engineering Physics)
- Psychology
Did you know courses have already been articulated by Lycoming College? Reference this resource to see how courses will transfer!
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
One in 15 incoming Lycoming College students each year is a transfer student, and our admissions team works diligently with our academic services deans and faculty to ensure a smooth and welcoming transition.
FINANCES
Lycoming College offers more than $36M in scholarships and grants annually. Applicants are automatically considered for merit awards ranging from $25,000 to $36,000 based on the individual assessment of their high school and/or collegiate performance.
STUDENT LIFE
With 88% of students living on campus, Lycoming is an active community where students can uncover the best version of themselves. One-third of students participate in our 19 NCAA Division III sports teams. Lycoming also has 60+ student-run clubs and organizations, opportunities for service, and an Outdoor Leadership & Education program.
As a residential college, Lycoming students live on campus all four years. There are a variety of housing options, from residence halls and apartments to affinity communities that share common interests like cooking or STEM.
Lycoming students can choose from 100+ locations to study abroad for a semester or over the summer. Additionally, we offer several May Term travel courses that combine classroom learning with shorter group travel experiences.
To earn guaranteed admission through the Direct Transfer Pathway, during your time with Verto you will need:
- 2.5 GPA
- 12 Credits
Students are admitted to the college and not directly into majors.
Yes! Lycoming 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 Lycoming! The 2.5 GPA requirement is cumulative of all college transcripts.
Homeschooled students are eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee so as long as they have state or organization licensure to prove accredited programming. Lycoming does not accept the GED.
All transcripts and certificates must be official and must be translated into English. If you’ve attended more than one school, request a separate transcript from each school. Transfer students must also submit their college or university transcripts to World Education Services (WES) for an evaluation of coursework. Transcripts should be mailed to:
Office of Admissions, Lycoming College, One College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701-5192.
Lycoming requires submission of one of the following assessments: TOEFL IBT (minimum score 70); TOEFL PBT (minimum score 525); IELTS (minimum overall band score 6.0); Pearson English Test -PTE Academic (minimum score 50) or Duolingo English Test – DET (minimum score 100), unless you live in an English-speaking country. Lycoming’s TOEFL school code is 2372. You may also submit the SAT or ACT assessment in lieu of an English proficiency exam.
International students planning to attend with an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to submit proof of financial support. Students must complete and return the Financial Disclosure Form and an official bank statement (translated into English, if necessary) verifying adequate available funds prior to being considered for admission. An I-20 form will not be issued by the Office of Admissions until a verification of funds to cover each year of study has been received, the student has been admitted, and the student has paid their confirmation deposit. Recommendation letters are an excellent way to boost an application, but are not required for international applicants.
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have Lycoming-specific questions, you can connect with Jessica A. Quintana Hess, MSED, Senior Director of International & Partnership Recruitment, at hess@lycoming.edu.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Lycoming. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
Once students submit their application to Lycoming, they will receive instant communication and access to an applicant portal to track their progress.
- College Essay
- Letter of Recommendation
- Final HS Transcript
- Mid-term Report
- Other documents may be required on a case-by-case basis.
The conditional admission can be deferred upon the $300 enrollment deposit being received. You will need to communicate your desire to defer to Lycoming post deposit.
If you are not yet ready to deposit and defer, work with your Verto Care Team to submit a new application for the new term of entry during your second semester abroad.
As one of the 50 oldest national liberal arts and sciences colleges in America, Lycoming College remains strongly rooted in the liberal arts tradition, and central to this is growth through travel. By partnering with Verto, Lycoming students will be able to more easily experience new cultures for a broadened worldview. Global travel can make a substantial impact on a young person’s development, and we’re very pleased to be working with Verto toward this end.
Jessica A. Quintana Hess
Senior Director of International and Partnership Recruitment
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