Getting Started

The CSU General Counsel has developed standardized agreement templates. These templates should be used as a starting point for a new agreement whenever possible in order to simplify the approval process. Templates are available for: letters of intent, exchange agreements, degree agreements, recruiting agreements, and miscellaneous agreements.

The draft agreement should be developed and reviewed using whatever internal process is in place at the school/college level.

The Dean of the school/college should review and approve the agreement and any supporting documents, such as exchange activities and financial models.

CGE staff will review the agreement, associated international activities, and financial models to confirm that they meet all requirements of Executive Order 1080, CSU best practices, and standard measures of fiscal viability. CGE personnel will work with the school/college to revise the agreement if needed. 

(Remaining steps are handled by CGE personnel)

A ten-day “review and comment” period will allow administrative offices to identify potential difficulties or roadblocks that could prevent the new agreement from being successfully executed. 

The CSU General Council and Academic Affairs Office will review the agreement to confirm that it meets all of the standards required by the CSU and California state law.

Once the Chancellor’s Office has reviewed the agreement, it will be sent to President Castro for his review and signature.

Once the agreement has been signed by President Castro, it will be sent to the international institution for execution. Once executed, it will be returned to Fresno State for final execution by President Castro. The physical copy of the agreement will be stored by CGE, while an electronic copy will be made available on the International Agreements website.

*Letters of intent do not require constituent review or approval by the Chancellor’s Office. They will move directly to President Castro for approval after CGE review.