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International Partnerships

MSU formalizes its strategic international partnerships through written agreements. These Memoranda of Understanding or Agreement (MOUs/MOAs) are developed for a variety of purposes, including faculty and/or student exchanges, other forms of study abroad programs, research and resource sharing.

• Search MSU's International Agreements (/../agreements/index.php)

How to Create an MOU/MOA

1. Follow MOU/MOA Drafting Protocol (/globalengagement/general.htm) (General)
2. General MOU/MOA (DOC) (/documents/mod_gen.doc)
3. Exchange Agreement Form (DOC) (/documents/EXCHANGE_AGREEMENT_FORM.doc)
   • Student Exchange - One Way (DOC) (/documents/mod_one.doc)
   • Student Exchange - Two Way (DOC) (/documents/mod_two.doc)
4. Complete review form
   • Advisory Consultative Committee Institutional Review Form (DOC) (/documents/IACC_Institutional_Review_Form.doc)
5. Submit form(s) and MOU/MOA proposal for review
   • Forward form(s) and MOU draft via e-mail to agreemen@msu.edu
   • Advisory Consultative Committee (/accmins/guidelines.htm)(ACC) members will review
6. Await response from ISP Dean's Office regarding ACC's decision
7. If MOU is approved, print MOU/MOA and obtain appropriate signatures including that of the ISP Dean
8. Inform ISP Dean's Office of any changes to agreements via e-mail (agreemen@msu.edu) or telephone (517-355-2350)

Additional Resources

• How to handle a Study Abroad Program Proposal (http://studyabroad.isp.msu.edu/program_development/)
• Guidelines for Collaborating in Africa (http://africa.isp.msu.edu/faculty/ethicalsstatements.htm)
• International Partnership Frequently Asked Questions (/globalengagement/partnershipfaq.htm)