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Syracuse University Verto Oranges

The Syracuse University Verto Oranges program is an invite-only opportunity that allows you to begin your college journey abroad through our partnership with Verto Education before transferring to Syracuse University.

Designed as a globally focused first-year experience, Verto Oranges combines transferable academic coursework with immersive international living—setting you up for a meaningful and successful transition to campus.

Why Start Abroad?

Through Verto Oranges, you will:

  • Earn fully transferable college credits
  • Study alongside other Syracuse University-bound students
  • Gain global perspective and real-world experience
  • Stay on track to graduate from Syracuse on time

Our partnership with Verto Education reflects Syracuse University’s longstanding commitment to preparing students for leadership in an increasingly global marketplace.

Verto gave me the confidence to step outside of my comfort zone and prove to myself that I could thrive independently and succeed academically.

Keaira Tardif ’28 Verto Prague Participant, Forensic Science and Biology ,  College of Arts and Sciences
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Program Structure

Students are invited to Verto Oranges for either one semester or a full academic year (in one or two locations).

After completing the program, students transfer to Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences or Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Other academic programs may be considered based on academic performance.

To maintain your offer of admission to Syracuse University, you must:

  • Earn at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester

All courses are delivered through Verto’s accredited academic provider, the University of New Haven. Coursework has been reviewed and articulated with Syracuse University to ensure credit transferability.

Note: If you were invited to a Verto program, please use the link in your Applicant Portal to indicate your interest.

Study Abroad Locations

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is a city that pulses with energy—from the colorful street art of La Boca to the elegant boulevards of Palermo. Spend your weekends exploring iconic landmarks like the Obelisco and Casa Rosada, tasting your way through local parrillas or unwinding in the sprawling Bosques de Palermo. With a thriving arts scene, live music around every corner and a culture unlike anywhere else in the world, Buenos Aires will challenge and inspire you every single day.

Students walking down the street in Argentina.

Florence, Italy

Florence is the kind of city that rewards the slow pace. Walk across the Ponte Vecchio on your way to class, linger over a coffee in a sunlit piazza and find yourself face-to-face with Renaissance masterpieces woven into the fabric of daily life. The city’s compact, walkable layout makes it easy to explore on your own terms, and its large international student community means you’ll never have to explore alone.

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London, England*

London doesn’t just provide a backdrop for your studies—it becomes part of the curriculum. Debate political theory steps from Parliament, trace the history of global trade through the financial district and find new perspectives in neighborhoods as distinct as Notting Hill, Shoreditch and Greenwich. Iconic landmarks like Big Ben and the Tower of London are just the beginning; it’s the everyday texture of this endlessly diverse metropolis that will leave a lasting impression.

Students in front of the tower bridge in London.

Prague, Czech Republic

Few cities stop you in your tracks quite like Prague. Cross the Charles Bridge at sunrise, wander through the shadowed alleys beneath Prague Castle and discover a city where centuries of history feel surprisingly alive. Between classes, you’ll find world-class museums, hidden courtyards and a café culture perfect for reflecting on everything you’re learning. Letná Park offers a peaceful escape—and one of the best views of the city’s famous skyline.

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Seville, Spain*

Seville wins you over quickly. The warm climate, the welcoming locals, and the city’s deep-rooted traditions—from flamenco to elaborate festival celebrations—create an atmosphere that’s impossible not to embrace. Spend your time savoring the regional food scene, admiring the intricate Mozarabic architecture and getting involved through local volunteer opportunities that connect you to the community in a meaningful way.

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*Non-U.S. citizens invited to participate will spend their first semester in Seville and their second semester in London.

Scholarships

Students who successfully complete 15 college credits through the Verto Oranges program are eligible to be considered for a transfer merit scholarship to Syracuse University*:

  • If your GPA is between 3.25 and 3.49, you could receive $10,000 per year
  • If your GPA is between 3.5 and 3.74, you could receive $15,000 per year
  • If your GPA is higher than 3.75, you could receive $20,000 per year

*Students in the Verto Global Semester Program will be admitted based on their mid-semester grades, but will be reevaluated for a merit scholarship at the end of the fall semester.

Not Invited to Verto Oranges?

You may still have a route to Syracuse through the Verto Direct Transfer Pathway.

Through this option, eligible students who begin at one of Verto’s five global locations can:

  • Complete coursework aligned with Syracuse’s transfer requirements
  • Submit a free Verto Partner Application with support from Verto staff
  • Be considered for a transfer merit scholarship
  • Receive guaranteed transfer admission to Syracuse upon meeting program criteria

The curriculum is rigorous, globally immersive and designed to provide both academic progress and transformative life experience.

Learn more about the Verto Direct Transfer Pathway to Syracuse
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