Participation Agreements
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - CONTAINS WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS.
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Personal Conduct Agreement:
I understand that as a participant in an Education Abroad program:
1.1. I am responsible for abiding by the following policy and conduct requirements:
1.1.1. All applicable policies and guidelines set by Education Abroad, my program, and/or host university including, but not limited to, policies related to academics, attendance, housing, independent travel, and free time activities.
1.1.2. Policies and expectations outlined in the Accepted Student Guide and other materials posted to MyCUAbroad account
1.1.3. All applicable policies set by my housing contract
1.1.4. All applicable laws and policies of my host community and host country
1.1.5. Eligibility requirements set by Education Abroad
1.1.6. The CU Boulder Honor Code
1.1.7. Student Conduct Policies and Procedures
1.2. I am representing myself, my home community, CU Boulder, and my home country and I am responsible for ensuring that my behavior and conduct during my program meet the standards that are expected of me while a part of the CU community.
1.3. My behavior and conduct can impact my new community, my program and/or host university, and my environment.
1.4. I will abide by the standards of acceptable behavior and conduct in my host community and host country. I understand that behavior that violates those standards could harm the university's and/or program’s relationship with my host country and institution(s) as well as my own health and personal safety and may result in legal repercussions from my host country.
1.5. I understand that behavior or actions that may negatively impact my host community, my program, my fellow participants, or partner institutions will be subject to disciplinary action, at the sole discretion of Education Abroad and my program.
By signing this agreement, I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed the rules and policies above, that I understand the rules and policies governing my participation in a CU Boulder Education Abroad program, and that failure to abide by the conditions or spirit of these agreements may result in disciplinary action through my program, my dismissal from the program, and/or I may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution and face disciplinary action from CU Boulder upon my return.
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Release of Medical Information:
2.1 Education Abroad and CU Boulder value student privacy and will not share medical information unless absolutely necessary for health and safety purposes. In order to safeguard the health and safety of program participants, provide the best support possible, and ensure the success of the program, certain situations may require Education Abroad to share medical information with program providers, host institutions, and/or other offices at CU (such as Disability Services, Student Support & Case Management, Medical Services, etc.). By signing this document, I give Education Abroad permission to disclose medical information to program providers, host institutions, and/or relevant CU offices as described above and on a need-to-know basis.
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Emergency Medical Authorization:
3.1. On occasion, emergencies may arise that require medical care, hospitalization, or surgery for a participant. So that such treatment can be administered without delay, we ask that each participant sign the following statement authorizing the University of Colorado Boulder's Director or appointed official abroad to secure, at the expense of the participant, any treatment deemed necessary.
In the event of injury or illness, if I am unable to do so myself, I hereby authorize the Director or appointed official of the University of Colorado Boulder, at my expense, to secure any necessary treatment, including administration of anesthetic and surgery, and such medication as may be prescribed. It is further agreed that, if my condition so requires, I may be returned to the United States, at my expense.
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Release of Personal Data:
4.1. I agree to release any and all records and transcripts held by the University of Colorado or other institutions to Education Abroad as necessary for my participation on an education abroad program. I give Education Abroad permission to send university records, student conduct records, and transcripts of my academic work to program providers and host institutions as needed.
4.2. If I am accepted to this program, I agree to allow Education Abroad to distribute my name, email address, and telephone number to other participants on the program prior to departure.
4.3. I consent to receiving text messages from Education Abroad related to my application or Education Abroad plans, and to assume responsibility for any potential cost associated with receiving these text messages.
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Application Information Certification:
5.1. I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information furnished in this application is true and complete. I also certify that all portions of the application were written and submitted by me, and that no one else has completed this application on my behalf. I understand that if found to be otherwise, it is sufficient cause for refusal or dismissal.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Nothing in this Agreement operates to waive the rights, privileges and immunities available to the University under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act or the Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
I have read and fully understand the terms of this Agreement, and I accept its terms.
Last updated May 2023