How To Join UMAP
Joining the UMAP consortium opens a world of collaborative opportunities for your institution. Follow these three simple steps to become a member and start connecting your students with the Asia-Pacific region.
Step 1: Verify Eligibility & Gain Endorsement
The first step is to ensure your country or territory is part of the UMAP network. Membership is generally open to all countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, as well as those in Central and South Asia.
Action: Reach out to your National Secretariat (NS) to request an endorsement for your institution.
No National Secretariat? If your region doesn’t have a designated NS, simply contact the UMAP International Secretariat (IS) and we will guide you through the process.
Note: To participate in Student Exchange Programs, institutions must be accredited higher learning providers within a UMAP member country or region.
Step 2: Formalize the Partnership
Once you have received endorsement, you are ready to formalize your membership through our standard Pledge of Agreement (PoA).
Download: Access the [Pledge of Agreement template here].
Sign & Submit: Have the document digitally signed by your institution’s authorized representative.
Finalization: Email the signed copy to the International Secretariat. We will finalize the document and return a fully executed digital copy for your official records.
Step 3: Activate Your Membership
Welcome to the community! Once your Pledge of Agreement is confirmed, your institution is officially a UMAP member.
To help you get started:
System Access: The International Secretariat will provide login details for the UMAP Student Connection Online (USCO) System.
Profile Setup: You will be asked to register your Coordinator and Institutional information. This setup is essential, as the USCO System is your central hub for all program activities—including student nominations, registrations, and accepting incoming students.