

The unit or department is responsible for notifying the external university or institution of any changes to the agreement. If the language in the MOU requires alteration, a staff person from UChicago Global will contact you to discuss recommendations. MOUs must go through this process to ensure that both the relationship with the outside entity and the agreement itself is consistent with the missions and values of the University. The evaluation process takes between 2-4 weeks. Please email your agreement to UChicago Global at to start the evaluation process. Once the agreement is written, UChicago Global will facilitate review by the Office of Legal Counsel and any other relevant units, divisions or schools. International MOU template.docx Evaluation Simultaneously, contact UChicago Global at to make the office aware of your intentions and to see what support is available. In partnership with the university or institution, write an agreement that fulfills the needs of what you hope to accomplish. Before starting work on a new MOU, contact UChicago Global at to determine if an MOU that fits your specifications already exists. Perhaps your needs are already addressed in an existing and active agreement.

The University of Chicago has agreements with universities around the world. student exchange, resource sharing, visiting faculty, etc.)? How long should the agreement last? Should the agreement apply to a single department or include the entire Division, School, or University? Having answers to such questions helps determine if an MOU that fits your specifications already exists.

For example, with which institution do you wish to partner? What kind of partnership would you like (i.e. Determine the purpose and the details of the agreement you wish to establish.
