Ready to Start
Your Pathway to The American University of Rome?
Direct Transfer:
Your pathway to The American University of Rome
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 American University of Rome campus.
2.8 GPA
12 Credits
1 Semester
*All eligibility requirements listed below
How does the
Direct Transfer Program Work?
Earn guaranteed admission to Verto’s Direct Transfer Partner Colleges through Verto’s free Partner Application.
Each Direct Transfer Partner has specific requirements for students to earn guaranteed admission through their Verto experience. If a college sparks your interest, but you’re worried about meeting their requirements for the Direct Transfer Guarantee, don’t be discouraged. While these partners offer conditional admission by meeting their specific Direct Transfer requirements, many also conduct a holistic and comprehensive review of applicants. Colleges are always looking to identify academically promising students who enhance their campus communities.
Since 1969, The American University of Rome has provided an American liberal arts education to students from all over the world seeking a unique and extraordinary educational experience. It is the oldest American degree-granting institution in Rome, Italy.
AUR’s richly diverse community of global explorers receive more than just a university education – they live and learn within an inclusive, culturally stimulating environment that fosters a spirit of discovery and intellectual curiosity with a global outlook.
AUR’s focus on experiential learning affords students the opportunity to reap full benefit from Rome’s historical, political, and social resources while our geographical location opens Europe and beyond to academic & cultural exploration.
AUR’s liberal arts roots, with its concentration on broad cross-disciplinary knowledge and deep-disciplinary expertise, prepares graduates to enter an ever-changing career marketplace with the confidence, knowledge, and skills not only to succeed but to position themselves for lives and careers of purpose
"Students who succeed at Verto will thrive in AUR's multinational, multicultural environment. Situated in the heart of Rome, we are home to students from over 50 countries and our classrooms feature a dynamic tapestry of cultures, traditions, and backgrounds that enrich every student's experience."
-Scott Sprenger, President of AUR
AUR Students Are:
Explorers
Curious
Uncommon
626
undergraduate student body
16
average class size
14:1
faculty ratio
50
countries represented
Home to a diverse student body with 28 native languages spoken amongst faculty and students.
ACADEMICS
AUR offers 10 Bachelor degree programs, all taught in English at the oldest American degree-granting institution in Rome!! Majors include:
- Business Administration
- International Relations & Global Politics
- Communication & Digital Media
- Film
- Archaeology & Classics
Did you know courses have already been articulated by AUR? Reference this resource to see how courses will transfer!
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
The American University of Rome community welcomes transfer students to our full-time undergraduate programs. Once admitted to the program, students have a one-on-one call with their AUR Admissions Counselor to discuss the transition and next steps
FINANCES
Lend Edu estimates the average cost for four-year higher education at an American non-profit college is around $50,000 per annum. At The American University of Rome, the cost per annum (including accommodation) is just over $35,000.
This, combined with the lower cost of living in Italy, represents a significant saving and means that our students can graduate with a much more manageable student loan overhead.
All Verto students are eligible to apply for both merit and financial need scholarships and we have a transfer student-specific scholarship that Verto students can apply for.
STUDENT LIFE
There is a large range of diverse and fully inclusive clubs and activities at AUR. Some are faculty-led and some are student-led, but all are dynamic and fun and we encourage all new students to get involved in at least one of our extracurricular offerings.
- Student Clubs & Activities | The American University of Rome (aur.edu)
- Athletics & Sports at The American University of Rome (aur.edu)
All AUR students have the option of living in university-owned accommodation, which is an apartment shared with other AUR students in one of the neighborhoods surrounding the university.
How to Apply to The American University of Rome
1
Enroll with Verto Education and Start College Abroad
Apply today or reach out to a member of our Admissions Team to begin your journey with Verto.
2
Gather All Required Documentation
- College Essay
- Letter of Recommendation
- Final HS Transcript
- Mid-term Report
- Official college transcripts if applicable
3
Work with your Academic Success Coordinator
Once you have arrived at your Verto Program location, work with your Academic Success Coordinator to compile your documents and prepare and submit your Verto Partner Application.
2.8 GPA, 1 semester, 12 credits. AUR is also able to offer guaranteed acceptance on probation if your GPA while abroad with Verto is a 2.5-2.7. This would mean once you begin at AUR, you would take 4 classes instead of 5 during your first semester. You would need to complete the first semester at AUR with a 2.0 and in good standing or subject to dismissal.
If you earn under a 2.5 during your experience abroad with Verto, then you would fall under holistic review. Please note that if you have under a 2.5 we are still happy to review your application to see if you’re a good fit for AUR, it is just not a guarantee.
The Fine Arts Program is not included in the Direct Transfer Guarantee, however students are still encouraged to apply through the free Verto Partner Application for holistic review. These applicants must also submit a portfolio as part of their application. You can find information on the portfolio requirements here.
Yes! AUR welcomes both fall and spring transfers from Verto.
If you earn under a 2.5 during your experience abroad with Verto, then you would fall under holistic review. Please note that if you have under a 2.5 we are still happy to review your application to see if you’re a good fit for AUR, it is just not a guarantee.
You would still be eligible for the Direct Transfer Guarantee to AUR! The GPA requirements would be for your cumulative GPA from all college-level work (not including any Dual Enrollment).
Yes, international students are eligible for the Direct Transfer Guarantee to AUR!
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have AUR specific questions, you can connect with Cait Hoffmann, Assistant Director of US Admissions at AUR.
Once you work with your Verto Care Team to apply to AUR and are accepted, you will also be prompted to set up a call with Cait to discuss next steps and address any questions.
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Goucher. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
- College Essay
- Letter of Recommendation
- Final HS Transcript
- Mid-term Report
- Other documents may be required on a case-by-case basis
After your application has been reviewed, you will be required to complete a mandatory post-acceptance call with an AUR representative to discuss next steps, as well as address any questions you may have around visas or your transition to AUR
If you had already committed to AUR with the enrollment deposit, you would need to formally request the deferral.
If not, AUR would request updated mid-semester grades from your second semester to ensure you are maintaining your eligibility.
Students who succeed at Verto will thrive in AUR's multinational, multicultural environment. Situated in the heart of Rome, we are home to students from over 50 countries and our classrooms feature a dynamic tapestry of cultures, traditions, and backgrounds that enrich every student's experience.
Scott Sprenger
President of AUR
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