AGREEMENT FOR A NON-DEGREE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM BETWEEN CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY AND [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION] Central Washington University (hereinafter referred to as “CWU”), located in Ellensburg, Washington, United States of America, and [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION], (hereinafter referred to as [“…”], located in [CITY, PROVINCE/STATE, COUNTRY] hereby agree upon the below terms and conditions for the establishment and governance of an Undergraduate Student Exchange Program between CWU and [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION]. CWU and [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION] will be collectively referred to hereinafter as “the institutions”. Purpose 1. The purpose of this agreement is to provide expanded curricular offerings and intercultural opportunities for CWU’s and [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION]’s students. Administration 2. At CWU, exchanges will be coordinated through the Office of International Studies and Programs, and at [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION], programs will be coordinated through the [NAME OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICE]. Admission 3. Each institution, when acting as the home institution, shall conform to the identified admission requirements of the host institution and shall assume full responsibility for the assessment and nomination of qualified candidates from the home institution. Nominated candidates must be admitted to undergraduate study at the home institution at the time of their nomination. The home institution shall notify the host institution of the nominations made. The host institution shall then make the final selection of the participants and notify the home institution of such selection. The host institution’s selection process shall consist of a detailed evaluation of each nominated candidate’s previous academic record, motivation, and overall potential to succeed in an international academic environment. Nominated candidates must demonstrate minimum proficiency in the applicable language of the host institution, as determined by the host institution. The institutions will work together to establish a schedule containing deadlines for completion of each of the responsibilities delineated in this paragraph 3, and each institution will be bound by the deadlines contained in such schedule. 4. Each institution shall accept the equivalent of up to [e.g. two (2)] full-time student(s) of the other institution in its undergraduate program for one full academic year as non-degree visiting students. The institutions may agree in writing at any time to amend the number of exchange students accepted annually under this agreement. a. The institutions will attempt to achieve the goal of a balanced exchange over the term of this agreement. Balanced exchange exists when some multiple of one (1) semester at [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION] is exchanged for an equivalent multiple of 1½ quarters at CWU. For example, a balanced exchange exists with the exchange of one (1) semester at [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION] and 1½ quarters at CWU; two (2) semesters at [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION] and 3 quarters at CWU; and so on. b. If a student withdraws or is withdrawn before the end of an ongoing exchange, the remainder of the semester or quarter underway shall count as completed for purposes of calculating a balanced exchange. c. If at the end of any academic year an imbalance exists in the number of students exchanged by the institutions, the imbalance shall be corrected by adjusting the total number of students to be exchanged in the following year and in succeeding years as may be required to restore the balance. Tuition 5. The payment of tuition and other fees shall be as follows: a. When studying as an exchange student under this agreement at [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION], each CWU student shall pay tuition and other required fees to CWU and will be exempted from payment of tuition and other required fees to [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION], excluding [ADD NAMES OF ADDITIONAL FEES]. b. When studying as an exchange student under this agreement at CWU, each [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION] student shall pay tuition and other required fees to [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION] and will be exempted from payment of tuition and other required fees to CWU, including the NonMatriculated Student and International Student Fees, but excluding coursespecific fees. Student Standards, Responsibilities & Privileges 6. All exchange students shall be subject to the same academic and disciplinary regulations and policies as pertain to regularly enrolled students at the host institution. 7. Exchange students who are accepted for a full academic year must be in good standing (2.0 GPA) upon the completion of each term at the host institution, in accordance with the host institution’s academic requirements for its regularly enrolled students. If an exchange students fails to meet the requirements of this paragraph, the host institution, the home institution or both may require said student to return to his/her home institution. 8. Exchange students shall have the same access, on the same basis and at the same cost, to all privileges and activities including academic, athletics, library, computer, counseling and other resources of the host institution as regularly enrolled undergraduate degree candidates of the host institution. 9. The host institution shall assist each exchange student in locating housing. All travel, living and academic expenses other than tuition shall be borne by each student. These expenses include, but are not limited to: the student’s living expenses while school is in session (room and board), the student’s living expenses during extended academic recess (i.e. holidays, winter and spring break periods, etc.), living expenses for spouse and dependents, passport expenses, excess baggage shipment and storage, repatriation, international and domestic travel, and such personal expenses as telephone charges, books, etc. 10. Hospital and other medical expenses are the sole responsibility of each exchange student. Each exchange student must purchase health, accident, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of remains insurance for himself/herself and his/her spouse and dependents at least comparable to that made available by the host institution to cover medical and emergency contingencies while in the host country, and provide proof of health and emergency insurance coverage to the host institution prior to the start of the exchange term. 11. Violation of local laws committed in the host country may, at the option of either the home institution or host institution, subject the exchange student to immediate withdrawal of his/her academic sponsorship and to immediate expulsion from the host institution. 12. The home institution shall be responsible for the visa and passport arrangements of its students necessary for their participation in the exchange. Responsibilities of the Institutions 13. The host institution shall send the official assessment of each exchange student’s academic performance directly to his/her home institution within 30 days of the conclusion of the exchange term, provided said student has satisfied all procedures and obligations necessary to release such documents. However, it shall be the sole responsibility of the home institution to decide how many credit units the student may actually receive for courses taken at the host institution. Notice 14. Any formal notice to either institution under this agreement must be made in writing signed by the institution giving it and shall be served either personally or by Registered or Certified Mail or by overnight or expedited delivery, addressed as follows: If to CWU: Study Abroad and Exchange Programs Central Washington University 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-4707 and If to [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION]: [ADDRESSEE AND ADDRESS] Independent Capacity; Indemnification 15. Each institution will be responsible for the acts or omissions of its own employees, volunteers, officers, or agents in the performance of this agreement. Neither institution will be considered the agent of the other nor does either institution assume any responsibility to the other for the consequences of any act or omission of any person or entity not a party to this agreement. Force Majeure 16. Neither CWU nor [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION] shall be liable to the other or deemed in breach of this agreement if and to the extent such institution’s performance under this agreement is prevented by reason of circumstances beyond its control, such as strike or other labor disputes, civil disorders, severe weather, natural disasters, government issued travel warnings or alerts, war, or national emergencies. Compliance 17. Each institution agrees that it will abide by all applicable laws and governmental regulations when performing its obligations under this agreement. Jeopardy of Accreditation or Non-Profit Status 18. Neither institution shall engage in any action or inaction that would jeopardize the other institution’s accreditation by applicable accrediting bodies; the institution’s tax status; or the eligibility of the institution’s students for financial aid. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this agreement, if either institution breaches its obligations under this paragraph, the non-breaching institution will have the right to immediately terminate this agreement by written notice to the breaching institution. Miscellaneous 19. This agreement shall be subject to all applicable laws, treaties, regulations, orders, and decrees of the institutions’ respective countries, and any delay in, or termination of performance due to such laws, treaties, regulations, orders, or decrees shall not be considered a breach of this agreement. 20. Neither party to this agreement shall have the right to assign any right or obligation arising hereunder without the written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. 21. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States of America, without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof. Venue for any dispute arising hereunder shall be in Kittitas County, Washington. 22. The exchange of students outlined in this agreement shall be subject to all applicable immigration laws and regulations of [country of partner institution] and the United States of America and any limitations and/or restrictions related thereto, as determined by CWU's Office of International Studies and Programs and the [relevant office at the partner institution]. 23. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the institutions and supersedes any and all other agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, oral or otherwise, express or implied, including but not limited to any foreign language translation of this agreement prepared for negotiation and discussion purposes. Any later change in any term or condition of this agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both institutions. If any provision of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be ineffective only to the extent of such determination and the validity and enforceability of all the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Nondiscrimination 24. In performing this agreement, the institutions agree not to discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or veteran status. To the extent practicable and required by applicable law, the institutions also agree to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Duration of Agreement 25. This agreement shall be in force and be binding upon the parties hereto for a period of [e.g. five (5) years] from the latest date of signature shown below, and is renewable for additional periods of time as agreed in a written amendment signed by the parties. Except as otherwise provided herein, either party may terminate this agreement at any time with six months’ advance written notice to the other party. In the event that this agreement is terminated, exchange students then enrolled under this agreement will be permitted to complete the exchange program in accordance with the terms of this agreement. In witness of the terms of this agreement, the signatures of the following authorized representatives of the institutions are affixed: CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY [NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION] _________________________________ Signature _________________________________ Signature Marilyn Levine, Ph.D. ______________ Printed Name _________________________________ Printed Name Vice President for Academic & Student Life_____________________________ Title _________________________________ Title _________________________________ Date _________________________________ Date AAG 07.14.15