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International Accelerated Degree Program AgreementBetweenThe Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf ofArizona State University (“ASU”)and(Name of the Partner University) (“SCHOOLXXX”)ASU school/college represented: …………………XXX school/college represented: …………………Graduate degree(s) being offered through this Program Agreement: …………………This International Accelerated Degree Program (IADP) Agreement (this “Program Agreement”) is made between Partner University (“XXX”), (Country of University), and the Arizona Board of Regents (“ABOR”) for and on behalf of Arizona State University, USA (“ASU”). This Program Agreement is subject to the terms of the General Collaboration Agreement between the parties (the “General Agreement”), the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference and shall prevail in the event of a conflict with the terms of this Program Agreement. The parties agree as follows:1.Agreement and variation1.1.XXX and ASU agree to establish a collaborative education program known as the“XXX-ASU International Accelerated Degree Program”(the “Program”) in whichqualified undergraduate students enrolled at XXX, after successfully completing thefirst three (3) years of their curriculum, will apply for admission to selected fields ofstudy at ASU (subject to all applicable ABOR and ASU policies of admissionprocedures and standards) for the next two (2) years to finish a required trainingcurriculum to qualify f or their bachelor’s degree awarded at XXX and a Master’sdegree to be awarded by ASU.1.2.The parties have agreed that the Program will be conducted in accordance with theterms and conditions set forth in this Program Agreement.1.3.No agreement or understanding amending or varying the terms of this ProgramAgreement shall be legally binding on either party unless made in writing and signedby both parties.2.The Program2.1.The academic component of the Program will be implemented and administered intwo phases. During Phase I, XXX will select students as candidates for study at ASUunder the Program. These students will study at XXX and complete the first three years of a four-year Bachelor’s Degree p rogram in disciplines mutually agreed to by XXX and ASU (each discipline has to establish a curriculum approved by both parties which will be attached as a separate addendum to this Program Agreement).XXX will recommend qualified students to ASU. ASU will evaluate these students in accordance with ASU’s admission procedures and standards and will accept such students solely at its discretion. The students accepted by ASU will enter Phase II of the Program. During Phase II, the students will continue their studies in the chosen discipline at ASU for the next two years following the approved curricula. Each successful student will receive a Bachelor’s Degree from XXX following completion of the degree requirements, and a Master’s Degree from ASU following completion of all respective degree requirements.2.2.XXX and ASU have agreed that the following schools, colleges and academic unitsshall initially participate in the Program (each, a “Participating Unit” and together, the “Participating Units”):2.2.1.For ASU: Name of the School/College2.2.2.For XXX: _____________________________2.2.3.After commencement of the Program, the parties will assess the Program’sdevelopment and determine whether sufficient demand exists to expand theProgram to include additional Participating Units.2.3.Each Participating Unit will identify the degree program or degree programs whichthey will offer under this Program Agreement. Each Participating Unit will require a program of study approved by both XXX and ASU containing required courses and elective courses satisfying the B achelor’s Degree requirement at XXX and the Master’s D egree requirement at ASU. The program of study for each Participating Unit will detail the course sequences to guide students’ progression through the Program. Each party may amend its respective program of study as it deems necessary or appropriate.2.4.Set forth below is a description of each phase of the Program and the requirements forstudents participating in the Program.Phase I2.4.1.Three years of undergraduate study at XXX during which time the studentswill complete courses required by their own disciplines as well as extraEnglish language classes for which they must achieve the languageproficiency required by ASU for admission.2.4.2.English language proficiency for admission to ASU shall be at least TOEFL550/IBT TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5. XXX will teach English language coursesto assure language proficiency.2.4.3.Students who wish to proceed to Phase II will be assessed by ASU todetermine their qualification for admission to ASU in the same manner thatASU assesses other international students wishing to enroll at ASU.2.4.4.Students who pass the assessment process described in 2.4.3 will be admittedto study at ASU under the Program and will receive an official admissionletter to assist their application for an F-1 visa to continue their education atASU. Students are responsible for applying for the student visa andaddressing all immigration matters with the appropriate authorities.2.4.5.Once the F-1 visa is issued and all ASU requirements of enrollment aresatisfied, students will be permitted to enroll in ASU.Phase II2.4.6.ASU will perform an assessment of all the applicants recommended by XXXat the end of Phase I and offer admission to students meeting ASU’sadmission standards. Students who fail the assessment or who are unable toobtain an F-1 visa to the USA will continue their studies at XXX.2.4.7.Students who successfully complete Phase I and who obtain an F-1 visa willbe provided provisional graduate admission to ASU under this ProgramAgreement to start Phase II. Students will begin at ASU as undergraduatestudents. Upon completion of their first year of full time study at ASU, eachstude nt’s academic performance will be evaluated by the School/College’sfaculty.2.4.8.Students in Phase II will be afforded all of the usual privileges of full timeinternational students studying at ASU in accordance with all applicable lawsand regulations.2.4.9.Each student who has successfully completed one year of degree-specificcourse work specified by the Participating Unit at ASU will be reviewed andevaluated by XXX. If approved, XXX will award a diploma or a certificateindicating that the student has fulfilled all of the course requirements for aBachelor’s Degree at XXX.2.4.10.Upon issuance of the diploma or certificate described in 2.4.9, XXX willforward an official copy of the diploma/certificate and the student’s transcriptto the ASU Graduate Admissions Office. Upon ASU’s receipt of thediploma/certificate and transcript, the graduate program, the Participating Unitand the Division of Gr aduate Studies will evaluate the student’s qualifications.If the student meets ASU’s graduate admission standards, the student will beadmitted into one of the following School/College Masters Programs: MS- (orany other program approved by ASU and identified to XXX).2.5.Tuition and Fees2.5.1.Student tuition and fees for Phase I studies will be established and collectedby XXX and ASU shall have no claim against those fees.2.5.2.Students in Phase II who have not graduated from XXX must register withXXX and pay tuition and fees to XXX.2.5.3.Students in Phase II are liable for all costs to study at ASU. The cost shallinclude travel between (Partner University Country) and the United States,room and board, insurance coverage and all tuition and prescribed fees to becollected by ASU. The base tuition and fees for Phase II are those publishedby ASU for international students. Tuition and fees may be adjusted at thesole discretion of ASU.2.5.4.XXX will have no claim against tuition and fees collected by ASU. XXXwaives any and all rights to any commission on student tuition and fees paidto ASU.3.Term and Termination3.1.The initial term of the Program and this Program Agreement shall commence on thelast date noted in the signature blocks of this Program Agreement and shall continuefor a period ending three (3) years thereafter. The Program and this ProgramAgreement shall earlier terminate: (A) in the event of a breach by either party of thisProgram Agreement or the General Agreement which is not cured within thirty (30)days of receipt of written notice from the non-breaching party; (B) in the event oftermination of the General Agreement; or (iii) as described in Section 3.3.3.2.In the third year after commencement of this Program Agreement, the parties willundertake a joint evaluation and determine whether to extend the Program Agreementfor another term of 3 years.3.3.Either party may terminate this Program Agreement by giving the other party at leastsix (6) months prior written notice. Upon either party’s notice to the other of itsintention to terminate this Program Agreement, no additional students will beaccepted into the Program, but the commitments and obligations of each partyhereunder shall continue until all students enrolled in the Program complete theProgram.3.4.Without prejudice to any other remedy for breach of this Program Agreement, upontermination of this Program Agreement, no party will be released from anyobligations which have accrued prior to the effective date of such termination.This Program Agreement shall take effect when signed by the authorized representatives of the parties.The Arizona Board of Regents Name of Partner Universityfor and on behalf ofArizona State University____________________________________ ____________________________________ Robert E. Page, Jr. NameUniversity Provost TitleArizona State University Name of Partner UniversityDate Signed:__________________________ Date Signed:______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ Andrew N. Webber NameVice Provost for Graduate Education Titleof Arizona State University Name of Partner UniversityDate Signed:__________________________ Date Signed:______________________________________________________________Name of ASU DeanTitleArizona State UniversityDate Signed:__________________________。