Request a New Agreement
After reviewing the processes and best practices for initiating a new agreement, units should submit a new agreement request using the guidelines below.
Approved Templates
The following agreements can be completed using an approved template:
As these templates are approved by OBFS, Legal Counsel, Registrar, Admissions, Graduate College, and Global Relations, they allow for expedited processing. In some instances, slight modifications may be needed to a templated form. Make note of the desired changes in the comments section of the intake form or upload a document with changes. Modifying a templated agreement, even slightly, will lengthen the required review time.
To initiate a templated agreement, complete the appropriate intake form below for the desired agreement type. All agreements will be reviewed initially by Global Relations and any agreement establishing student mobility will be reviewed by International Safety and Security.
Cooperative Education (3+2) Agreement
A cooperative education agreement allows students to work towards two different university degrees in parallel, completing them in less time than it would take to earn them separately (such as is the case with a 3 + 2 bachelor/master’s program).
Fee-Based Study Abroad (Outgoing) Agreement
A fee-based study abroad (outgoing) agreement allows for students to study at a particular university abroad, or through a study abroad provider program when the university is making payments on behalf of the student to the provider.
General Agreement (Memorandum of Understanding)
A general MOU (or memorandum of understanding) agreement allows institutions to formally document opportunities for activities and programs such as teaching, research, exchange, and staff development that will foster a collaborative relationship. It is sometimes a precursor to a specific and binding agreement.
Reciprocal Student Exchange Agreement
A reciprocal student exchange agreement allows for the exchange of students between the university and a partner university abroad.
Virtual Global Experience Agreement
A virtual global experience agreement allows students to engage in global learning virtually. Students are able to work with international organizations, collaborate on projects, and conduct research with international faculty and students via a virtual platform.
Agreement without an Approved Template
Certain agreements do not have approved templates and must be requested using one of the forms:
To initiate an agreement without an approved template, complete the intake form below. You also have the option of uploading a partner or custom template in cases where the intake form does not apply.
Agreements that are not completed on approved templates will require additional review prior to being finalized. Approval times vary depending on the type of agreement, and may include any or all of the following:
- Global Relations
- International Safety and Security (for student mobility agreements)
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Sponsored Programs Administration (for agreements involving collaborative research)
- University Counsel
- Purchasing (for agreements involving payments to an outside entity made by the university)
- Other units such as the Graduate College, Admissions, etc., depending on the nature of the agreement
Customized Agreement
If you have a special program that does not fit an approved template, complete this form and be sure to attach any documentation outlining program details to expedite the processing of your agreement.
Direct Enroll Study Abroad (Outgoing) Agreement
A direct enroll study abroad (outgoing) agreement allows for students to study at a particular university abroad, or through a study abroad provider program, when the student is making payments directly to the university or provider.
Questions
Please direct questions about the renewal or amendment process to iip-globalrelations@illinois.edu.