Exchange and Dual Degree Programs

Consider the following when selecting an exchange partner institution:

  • The academic, physical and cultural environments of the proposed partner
  • Quality of and access to desired curricular offerings
  • Funding resources (not applicable to all agreements)
  • Logistics (housing, risk management, enrollment management practices)
  • Cross-Cultural and linguistic environment
  • URI students’ interest in the location and/or field of study (not applicable to all)
  • Services and programs provided to visiting students
  • Quality of housing arrangements, food services, and other student services
  • Availability, access and quality of health care services
  • Safety at the institution and surrounding region desirability of the location as a study site

Approval Process

To start a new student mobility agreement, begin by completing a Concept Statement Form.  Agreements must be approved and signed, with all protocols (health, safety, billing, etc.) in place, before students begin the program.

Exchange and dual degree agreements should be approved twelve months before students begin travel.

Responsibilities of the Department Head

The department chair/section chair will give initial approval to the faculty sponsor to begin the approval process for a new student mobility program. Approval of the department head implies that the department is committed to the intent and letter of the student mobility agreement and will provide the necessary support to initiate and maintain the program for its duration as stipulated in the agreement.

Responsibilities of the Faculty Sponsor

  • Serve as the academic advisor for inbound international students (dual degree, 3+x, visiting, exchange, etc.).
  • Serve as a liaison to the Office of International Education/OIE in determining transfer credit for outbound URI students.
  • Advise outbound URI students about completing URI pre-departure requirements organized by the OIE.
  • Serve as a resource to inbound and outbound exchange students for special problems, needs and concerns with the assistance of the OIE.
  • Be available to URI students to answer questions about the partner institution and its curriculum.

Final Approval and Notification

The  Vice Provost of Global Initiatives will facilitate the final approval and signing of the agreement by the Provost and/or the President.