Proposing Student Exchanges
Proposing 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.
The process for proposing a student exchange is as follows:
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Step 1: Initial Consultation
- Clemson faculty consult with partner colleagues about potential student exchange.
- Clemson faculty consult with Education Abroad about exchange, including fit with the current exchange portfolio.
- Clemson faculty should be familiar with the academics and environment at the partner institution and may wish to visit the campus.
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Step 2: Proposal Development and Review
- Clemson faculty submit the Proposal for a Reciprocal Student Exchange Agreement 12 months before the expected exchange commencement.
- Home department/center and college review proposal.
- Council on Global Engagement reviews the proposal.
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Step 3: Partnership Negotiation
- OGE or Clemson faculty reach out to partner with student exchange templates or review partner templates.
- OGE negotiates revisions to the terms of the agreement.
- OGE clears terms with the Office of General Counsel.
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Step 4: Agreement Finalization
- One institution initiates the signature and sends partially signed agreements to the partner.
- Second institution signs agreement and returns fully signed original to partner.
- IP coordinates routing for the signature and keeps the agreement.
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Step 5: Follow Through
- Student exchange commences.
- Clemson faculty helps recruit students for exchange and maintains contact with colleagues at the partner institutions.
- OGE monitors the student exchange balance.
- Council on Global Engagement reviews student exchanges that come up for renewal
- The agreement may be renewed when appropriate.
Requirements and Recommendations for Student Exchange
- Identify academically rigorous coursework in an appropriately accredited institution.
- Verify that non-native English speakers coming to Clemson meet Clemson’s English requirements.
- Ensure that each university has sufficient demand to attend the partner institution.
- Target a balanced exchange ratio with sufficient tuition and fees from outgoing students to cover incoming students.
- Confirm the compatibility of academic calendars.
- Guarantee there is a safe environment for studies and other activities.
- Certify opportunities to study in a region, country or field of study not sufficiently served by other exchanges.
- Approve availability in certain high-demand disciplines through the permission of the specific Clemson department and college.
