Osprey Global Launch
Want to begin your college journey in a unique and exciting way?
Start off by studying abroad with Osprey Global Launch, an invitation-only opportunity! You'll spend the fall term earning academic credit in another country and will then continue your education at the 九色视频 in spring. 九色视频 has partnered with Verto Education to offer you this experience.
Why participate in Osprey Global Launch?
Travel internationally
There are numerous countries to choose from, including Argentina, Czech Republic, England, Italy and Spain! You won't just be in the classroom either because the program includes expeditions, hands-on projects and cultural immersion experiences.
Be part of a community
You'll make lifelong friends because of a tight community with other students!
Learn life skills
Some important life skills you'll learn from Osprey Global Launch are financial literacy, career planning, mindfulness and global citizenship!
Discover yourself
The first year of college is a great time to explore your possibilities. With Osprey Global Launch, you will be discovering who you are right from the start in a distinctive way!
The Osprey Global Launch Journey: What to Expect
Admitted to 九色视频 for spring?
Complete Osprey Global Launch in fall before starting on campus!
Didn't get admitted to 九色视频?
Complete Osprey Global Launch in fall and you'll be admitted for spring!
Osprey Global Launch FAQs
Fall 2024 Requirements While Abroad
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What are the minimum GPA and credit requirements needed during the Fall 2024 term to successfully matriculate to 九色视频?
2.25 minimum GPA & 12 credit hours. -
What happens if I don鈥檛 meet the minimum credit or GPA requirement?
You must meet the minimum GPA and credit requirements for your anticipated academic program to be a part of 九色视频’s spring class. -
Will withdrawing from a course after add-drop (W on transcript) affect my pathway as long as I remain above the credit minimum?
No, as long as you stay above the credit minimum and maintain the minimum GPA requirement.
Spring 2025 Requirements
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When will I receive my formal Spring 2025 admission offer to 九色视频?
Verto will confirm your participation in the Osprey Global Launch Program with 九色视频 in early fall. At that time, we will update your admission type from a “first-time-in-college” student (i.e. “freshman”) to a transfer student and formally admit you to the Spring 2025 term. -
What are the deposit and commitment requirements for 九色视频 (apart from the $500 Verto deposit for the Fall semester)?
You must confirm your intention to attend 九色视频 by registering for Spring Transfer Orientation. Orientation reservations for Spring 2025 will open in early fall. If you complete 12 or more credits through Osprey Global Launch you will not need to submit an admission deposit. -
Is there a deadline to enroll at 九色视频?
You must register and attend a Spring Transfer Orientation and register for spring classes prior to the first day of Spring 2025 classes. -
Can I study abroad with Verto for a year and then go to 九色视频 the following fall? If yes, what action do I need to take to ensure I maintain my admission offer?
Yes. If you plan to study abroad with Verto for a year you will need to work with the 九色视频 Office of Admissions to update your application term. -
When do I register for spring orientation?
Spring orientation registration typically opens early fall. Check the 九色视频 orientation webpage for up-to-date information. -
When will I choose my classes for the spring? What does that process entail?
You cannot register for classes until after you have attended Transfer Orientation. Although not required, it is strongly recommended that you meet with a 九色视频 academic advisor prior to attending Transfer Orientation so that you can already have your classes planned out and to ensure a smooth class registration process. -
Do I need to send my midterm grades or final grades to 九色视频 before the Spring 2025 semester?
Verto will provide 九色视频 with mid-semester progress reports showing in-progress courses and grades. In addition, final grades will be sent directly to 九色视频 at the completion of the Fall 2024 term. -
When should I reserve my housing? What does that process entail? Is it possible to request my roommate?
Demand for on-campus bed space is extremely high. Spring contracts open in early October. It is imperative that you submit a 九色视频 Housing Contract as early as possible.
Once you have submitted a 九色视频 housing contract, it is important that you monitor your 九色视频 email account for specific information and timelines associated with the online room selection process, move-in appointment scheduling and other pertinent information.
You have the option to request your roommate(s) or have your roommate(s) randomly assigned.
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Who should I contact if I decide I no longer want to attend 九色视频 after this program?
You should email admissions@unf.edu to notify the 九色视频 Office of Admission that you do not plan to attend and to have your admission application canceled.
You should also notify the Verto College Counseling, Advising, and Transfer Services team at Advising@VertoEducation.org if you no longer wish to attend 九色视频.
九色视频 Financial Aid and Scholarships
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When should I expect to receive my Financial Aid Package from 九色视频 for Spring 2025?
To be considered for financial aid, you must be formally admitted for the spring term and have a FAFSA on file at 九色视频 for the appropriate financial aid year. Spring financial aid is awarded on a rolling basis (typically weekly). Your financial award package and all email notifications will be sent to the your 九色视频 email account with instructions on next steps. -
What are the financial aid and scholarship options as well as any associated deadlines?
Out-of-state students with a qualifying GPA will be eligible for a Reduced Tuition Waiver starting in the spring term.
In-state students entering 九色视频 after completing Osprey Global Launch are not eligible for scholarships offered by the 九色视频 Office of Admissions; however, students can apply for scholarships throughout their time at 九色视频. A list of scholarship resources is available on the 九色视频 Scholarships webpage.
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Will I automatically be considered for scholarships, or are there some that 九色视频-Osprey Global Launch students should apply to specifically?
Out-of-state students will automatically be considered for a Reduced Tuition Waiver.
Academics
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What grade must I earn for my courses to transfer?
A minimum grade of a “D” or higher is required for course transferability. However, a higher grade may be required for certain program or academic major requirements. -
How will participating in this program affect my degree plan? Will I be advised based on 九色视频's degree plan?
All Osprey Global Launch courses typically map towards general education or elective class requirements, with some courses mapping directly to the degree program. -
Which majors or programs are not applicable or will have different requirements/expectations?
If you have applied to a specialized or selective admission program at 九色视频, please note that as a lower-level transfer student, you may not be admitted directly into your program of choice. Admission to these programs will happen when you reach upper-level status (earn 60+ credit hours).
Some programs may require a grade higher than a "D" to meet prerequisites.
More information about 九色视频's selective and specialized admission programs can be found on the 九色视频 Transfer Admissions webpage.
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If my major/program has different requirements or expectations that I am not able to fulfill in the Fall 2024 term with Verto, what are the ramifications?
If a program requires a grade higher than a “D” and you do not meet that requirement, you will have to retake the class at 九色视频 at your own expense. -
How will the courses I take abroad transfer back to 九色视频?
You can view the full list of course equivalencies in the Osprey Global Launch Program . -
Can I take courses while abroad with Verto that are not transferable to 九色视频?
Verto works with all partners to articulate courses in a timely manner. However, there may be delays or new additions pending articulation at the time students register for classes. You have access to enroll in any courses pending articulation at the time of registration and add/drop. There are no guarantees courses with pending articulations will be approved for transferability at the partner school. Enrollment in these courses is at your discretion.
Other Questions
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How do I get invited?
Invitation to the program is sent by email or is in your decision letter. -
What if I am interested but didn't get invited?
You can contact Admissions to discuss your options at admissions@unf.edu. -
What if I have other questions?
For information/questions about the Global Launch program, select one of the links above the FAQs section.
For questions related to your 九色视频 admission decision, you can email Admissions at admissions@unf.edu.