EXCHANGE PROGRAM AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE SCHOOL OF ________________ AT THE

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS, U.S.A. AND

NAME OF SCHOOL, FOREIGN INSTITUTION, COUNTRY

- Undergraduate / Graduate Student Exchange-

This Agreement is made between the ____________Name of the School_______ at The University of Texas at Dallas (hereinafter referred to as "UT Dallas"), a component institution of the University of Texas System located in Richardson, Texas, USA, and____________Name of the School_______ , Foreign Institution, (hereinafter referred to as “___________”), __City_____, ____Country_____

Recitals

A.	Cordial relations exist between UT Dallas and ___________;

B.	UT Dallas and ________ desire to establish certain exchange programs beneficial to the respective educational institutions and to promote the development of joint studies, research and training activities, and other educational programs of mutual interest; and

C.	UT Dallas and __________ believe that international understanding and educational opportunities of their students and faculty would be enhanced by international academic and scientific cooperation.

In contemplation of the relationship to be established and for valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1.0	Term.

This Agreement shall be effective for five (5) years from the date of its execution. The Agreement may be renewed upon the mutual written approval of UT Dallas ____ and _______.

2.0	Program Students and Admission.

2.1	Parties shall exchange students as determined on a case-by-case reciprocal basis for long semesters: Fall and Spring.

2.2

2.2.1	UT Dallas ___ shall notify ____ of the number of students selected by UT Dallas _____ to participate in the Program on or before 1 April of each year for that year's Fall semester or academic year, on or before 1 September of each year for the following Spring semester.

2.2.2	______ shall notify UT Dallas _____ of the number of students selected by ______ to participate in the Program on or before 1 April of each year for that year’s Fall semester or academic year, on or before 1 September of each year for the following Spring semester.

2.3	UT Dallas ____ and ______ shall select students to participate in the exchange program based on demonstrated academic achievement and completion of curricular prerequisites for participation in the program. Selection to the reciprocal exchange program does not guarantee the participant for automatic admission at the host institution. All participants must comply with all appropriate admissions and visa requirements.

2.3.1	_______ undergraduate students who have completed at least one full time academic year at _________are eligible to participate in the program. _____ graduate students who have completed at least one full time semester at _____ are eligible to participate in the program. Students selected from ______ to attend UT Dallas ______ will have to be ranked in the top 20% of students in their disciplines. Students selected by _____ to attend UT Dallas _____ will have a minimum official TOEFL (iBT) score of 80, IELTS score of 6.5., or PTE score of 67. Scores must be less than two years old. To be considered official, test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency, either electronically or delivered in an unopened envelope that has been sealed by the testing agency.

2.3.2	UT Dallas undergraduate students who have completed at least 30 credit hours at UT Dallas are eligible to participate in the program. UT Dallas graduate students who have completed at least one full time semester (9 credit hours) at UT Dallas are eligible to participate in the program. Students selected by UT Dallas _____to attend _____ will have a GPA of no less than 3.0.

3.0 Balancing the Exchange

Parity in number of exchange students is the objective of the agreement. However, each party should be prepared to consider a disparity in any given semester of year during the period of this agreement. If the number of students exchanged between the institutions is not in balance each semester, a balance should be achieved over the initial five (5) year period of this Exchange Agreement.

4.0	Course of Study

The exact program of study will be determined by the students with the mutual approval of his or her supervisors or academic advisors at UTD ____ and _____. Courses must be selected from UT Dallas ____ and ______ academic curricula. The host institution reserves the right to exclude the student from specific course based on enrollment constrains or specific course requirements.

5.0	Grade Reports.

____ and UT Dallas ____ will mutually agree upon a satisfactory conversion system for grades. Students must request their official transcripts at the host institution before their return to their home institution. Within three months of the end of each semester, the host institution will forward to the home institution one official grade report (transcript), including course credit, for each exchange student.

6.0	Program Payments, Facilities, and Housing

The exchange of students will be based on the principles of a tuition only exchange. Based on agreed student numbers, both parties will waive an exchange student’s obligation of paying the host institution’s tuition and fees, provided that the student has paid the appropriate tuition at the home institution.

Students are responsible for any fee(s) related to student’s services such as admission application, health insurance, immigration fees, and the satisfaction of the admission and migration-visa protocol.

The host institution agrees to make every effort to make a place available for the exchange student in its residence halls or apartment complex. If no accommodation is available, the host university will assist the student in finding accommodation off campus subject to the student meeting the costs of such accommodation.

7.0	Academic Status of Students

Students will remain registered at their home institutions for the duration of their exchange and will not be enrolled as candidates for degrees at the host institution.

Students will be enrolled as full time students - twelve (12) credit hours per semester or equivalent for undergraduate students and nine (9) credit hours or equivalent for graduate students. Exchange students will have access to the same facilities at their host institution as have home students.

8.0	Orientations

Each institution will provide an orientation to students participating the exchange program. The orientation program will include, but is not limited to, information on the Host institution’s policies on academic responsibilities and standards of conduct, local customs and standards of behavior, support services available to the student, and student safety and health, including any known, abnormally dangerous conditions on the premises or in the city or country, such as the threat of crime, civil unrest, disease or terrorism.

9.0	Rules, Regulations and Procedures

Exchange students enrolled in the host institution will be subject to the same rules and regulations as local students. Each party will notify the other of the rules, regulations, and procedures that need to be followed in order to assure an effective exchange experience, including the satisfaction of the international mobility protocol in each institution, delivery of entry visas and residence permits, granting of research permits, employment, medical insurance schemes, and other requirements prescribed by national and/or local and/or institutional authorities.

The parties agree to comply with all national, state, and local rules, regulations, executive orders, laws, and policies forbidding unlawful discrimination to which Institution is subject.

All activities conducted under the Exchange Program Agreement must be conducted in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to each institution. In the case of UT Dallas, these are the rules and guidelines of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as well as the laws and regulations of the State of Texas and the United States of America. In the case of Foreign University, these are the laws, rules, and regulations of __________________________.

10.0	Insurance

Health, medical evacuation and repatriation insurances are mandatory. Each participant will pay for his/her health and repatriation insurances. UT Dallas ______ and ______ students must consult with the host institution’s international student’s services office in advance for requirement satisfaction and adequate coverage at the host institution.

11.0	Other Costs

The cost of international travel, personal travel while in the host country, housing and meals costs, textbooks, key deposits, and other expenditures connected to extracurricular activities of the selected students will be borne by the students, unless other arrangements are made in writing and approved by appropriate institutional authorities.

The obligations of each institution under this agreement are limited to the exchange of students only and do not extend to spouses or dependents. Expenses of accompanying spouses and dependents are the responsibility of the exchange student.

12.0	Intellectual Property

When student collaboration results in the creation of intellectual property, the parties shall immediately meet through designated representatives and seek an equitable and fair understanding as to ownership and other property interests that may arise. Any such discussions shall at all times strive to preserve a harmonious and continuing relationship between the parties.

13.0	Dispute Resolution

Agreements are based on the common trust and good faith of the parties. In case of disputes, the parties, through the sponsors designated in paragraph 14 of this Agreement, shall make a good faith effort to obtain an amicable resolution. Discussions will at all times strive to preserve a harmonious and continuing relationship between the parties.

14.0	Designated Sponsor. Each party designates the following officials to serve as its primary contact and liaison to arrange the initial resources needed to facilitate the partnership; review, evaluate, report program activities, and address any concerns or disputes that may arise relating to the terms and conditions of the Agreement.

UT Dallas: Name, title, physical address, city, state, zip, country, telephone, fax number, e-mail.

_____: Name, title, physical address, city, state, zip, country, telephone, fax number, e-mail.

15.0	Termination

The Agreement may be terminated by either party upon receipt of official written notification, which must be received by the other party six (6) months in advance of the termination date. If such notice is given, this Agreement shall terminate: (a) at the end of such six (6) months; or (b) when all students enrolled in a course of study pursuant to this Agreement at the time such notice is given have completed their respective courses of study, whichever event occurs last.

16.0	Modifications

Any modification in this agreement must be in writing and approved by both parties.

Each institution represents that the indiciduals signing this Agreement have the authority to sign in the capacity indicated. EXECUTED by The University of Texas at Dallas and __________________ in duplicate copies, each of which shall be deemed as original.

FOREIGN INSTITUTION	THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT

DALLAS

by ______________________________	by ____________________________

(Signature)	(Signature)

Name	Name

Title	Dean, ___UT Dallas School_________

Date:_____________________________	Date:__________________________

by ______________________________	by ____________________________

(Signature)	(Signature)

Name	Richard C. Benson

Title	President

Date:_____________________________	Date:___________________________

Consult IPD Director to determine UT Dallas signatories.