Types of Agreements

Learn about the various agreement types that support our international collaborations.

Admissions

An agreement that outlines the terms under which international students are admitted to the university, often in partnership with an external organization or institution.

Agent/Liaison

A formal agreement with an individual or organization that promotes the university and assists with student recruitment or international outreach.

Cooperative Master's Program (CMP)

An agreement that combines undergraduate and graduate studies across two institutions, providing an accelerated pathway for students to earn a master's degree.

Credit Transfer Articulation

An agreement that aligns course credits between institutions to support seamless student transfer.

Dual Degree

An agreement that establishes the terms, structure, and academic requirements of a collaborative program through which students earn degrees from both participating institutions upon completion.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 

An informal, non-binding agreement that outlines areas of collaboration and mutual interest between institutions.

Short-Term Program

An agreement outlining the structure and responsibilities for a customized academic or cultural program lasting a few days to several weeks.

Student Exchange 

An agreement between WMU and another university in which there is a student exchange, typically for a semester or year. Students retain home institution status and pay tuition to their home institution.

Study Abroad (Fee Paying)

An agreement between insitutions allowing students to study at an international university while paying tuition and fees directly to the host institution.

Affiliated Study Abroad Provider

An agreement between WMU and a third-party provider offering pre-approved study abroad programming.

Custom Programs

Agreements for unique, collaboratively designed programs that fall outside standard categories, tailored to meet specific academic, cultural, or institutional goals.