International Partnerships
International partnerships are essential to Clemson’s global mission. The Office of Global Engagement offers guidance for new or existing collaborations.
Ready to take the first step? Start with a consultation, submit the Proposal for a New International Cooperative Agreement or explore our step-by-step process. For questions, email us at oge@clemson.edu.
Proposing International Cooperative Agreements
International Cooperative Agreements (ICAs) help bring parties to the table for further discussions and provide evidence of cooperation when seeking funding. Simple ICAs are customarily executed using Clemson’s standard form and are signed by the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. While they do not commit CU to specific activities, ICAs do represent a symbolic commitment to an international partnership and require careful consideration. All ICAs are initiated through an online Proposal Form, which requires that the rationale for the partnership be clearly articulated and must be approved by a sponsoring college or department.
Proposing Cooperative AgreementsProposing International Student Exchanges
Reciprocal student exchange programs are developed to enable the exchange, usually 1:1, of students between Clemson University and a partner institution abroad. Incoming international exchange students are admitted to Clemson as non-degree-seeking students; likewise, outgoing Clemson students enroll as transient students at an approved partner institution and transfer completed coursework back to Clemson.
Proposing Student Exchanges
Proposing Collaborative Degree Programs
Collaborative degree structures include dual degree programs and consecutive or “feeder” programs that create a pathway from undergraduate to graduate study. With the right partner and programming combination, they can offer an incredibly rich opportunity for students to enhance their academic credentials and enrich their studies. Faculty interested in exploring a collaborative degree structure with an international partner should consult the Office of Global Engagement.
Proposing Collaborative Degree ProgramsFAQs
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Who can initiate an international agreement?
Any Clemson faculty or staff member can propose an agreement with support from their department and college.
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Do I have to use Clemson's template?
We strongly encourage the use of Clemson's standard templates. If the partner provides their own, OGE and General Counsel will review it. This will increase the time needed to approve the agreement.
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Who signs the agreement?
Institutional agreements are typically signed by the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
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Can I track the status of my agreement?
Yes, OGE maintains a dashboard of active and pending agreements and will notify you of any status changes.
