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MOUs, Contracts & Addendums
The following information, procedures and forms should be referenced when developing a Memorandum of Understanding, Contracts, or an Addendum.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
An MOU is the initial agreement that establishes a
relationship between UW-L and a potential partner
university.
This document does not detail specific curriculum or
budget information.
Rather, it opens a dialogue for future
negotiations. This document may be created in
conjunction with developing a Contract or Addendum. The process is relatively simple to
complete and the approval process can be done in a short period of time (1-2 months).
Contract
A Contract is the formal document for the
partnership between UW-L and international university.
The approval process can be done in approximately 2-4 months.
Addendum
An Addendum is a document
that establishes the specific programming relationship
between UW-L and an established partner university.
This document details specific curriculum and
budget information.
The process does take time to develop the academic requirements, approval, and sequencing of courses. It is also necessary to develop a budget that may offer a discount to the international students. All documents, including curriculum and budget forms, must have approval prior to submitting for signatures. The development and approval process may take several months (6-9 months) for completion.
FAQs
| Q: | I have a connection within an international university. Can we partner with them? |
| A: |
Establishing
a
relationship
with an
international
university
may be
possible,
but for
detailed
steps of the
process,
please visit
our website,
International
Contacts. |
| Q: | When developing a contract or addendum who needs to review it? (as opposed to "once developed" who needs to sign it?) |
| A: | A Final Approval Route Slip must be attached to the final document. Required review/signatures for MOU/Contracts/Addendums include: Sponsoring Department, College Dean, Assistant to the Dean, Admissions Office, Graduate Program Director (if applicable), Budget & Finance, Compliance Office, Office of International Education and, finally, the Provost. |
| Q: | What is a reasonable timeline between initial contact and the signed agreement? |
| A: |
Contract
development
and approval
may take
time,
depending on
the
curriculum
sequencing,
and review
and transfer
of the
international
credits.
Once the
finalized
draft if
prepared, it
is sent to
the host
institution
for review
and approval
prior to
obtaining
signatures.
Depending on
the
institution's
organizational
structure,
academic
calendar,
country
holidays,
etc., may
extend the
timeline.
Most
agreements
are
finalized
within 6-9
months (see
the
Addendum/Contract
Timeline). |
| Q: | When should the financials be discussed (generally?) vs (the specifics for the contract)? |
| A: |
FORMS
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Contract
Addendum
Sample 2+2 Format
Standard Budget Worksheet
(Undergraduate): Contact the
Office of International Education for the form.
Standard Budget Worksheet (Graduate)
Final Approval
Routing Slip
RESOURCES
The following
Excel files are lists of current MOUs and Contracts/Addendums on
file in the Office of International Education. The
lists show when the agreement was last
approved. Electronic copies of signed agreements will be
available in the near future.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sandra Sieber, Assistant Director
Office of
International Education
1209 Centennial Hall
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 54601 USA
| Telephone: 608-785-8016 | Fax: 608-785-8923 |