Reach Higher Heights
Verso L'Alto, which means "into the heights," is a pathway program for high school students who are wondering, "What do I do next?"
It's a program where we help you prepare for college and your future while providing opportunities to discover higher heights along the way.

Join Us
To be considered for the Verso L'Alto program you must:
- Be a high school junior or senior
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Have demonstrated leadership skills
- Be interested in a college education and Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas
- Receive approval from your parish pastor
- Submit an application
- Commit to monthly evening meetings during the academic year at the University of St. Thomas
Fall: September 1
Spring: January 31
Verso L'Alto Pillars
FAITH-FILLED COMMUNITY
A PATHWAY TO BECOME A GUADALUPE'S SCHOLAR
Once you have successfully completed the Verso L'Alto program, you can apply to become a Guadalupe’s Scholar. First, apply to the University of St. Thomas. Once you are accepted, complete your application to the Catholic Studies Guadalupe's Scholars Program. Don't worry. We will help you and your family navigate the entire process!
PEER-TO-PEER MENTORSHIP

Reaching Higher Heights
Seeing a growing need to help the local Archdiocesan youth aspire to higher education, in 2018 Father Joseph Williams, proposed expanding a partnership between the Habiger Institute and the Church of St. Stephen’s in south Minneapolis to support high school students in parishes who hope to pursue a four-year degree at a Catholic university, specifically with St. Thomas Catholic Studies.