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What to Do if Your Practicum Is Delayed by an Unapproved MOU

Summary This article explains what to do if your practicum cannot start because a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or placement agreement is delayed or has not been approved.

What to do if your practicum is delayed due to an unapproved MOU

  • Confirm status: Verify with the university that a signed MOU is required before you can begin the practicum.
  • Ask the placement site to communicate directly with the university:
    • Request that the site contact the university and explain what prevented approval of the MOU.
    • Ask the site to share specific concerns or requested changes with the university so the university can address them.
  • Request revisions if necessary:
    • Ask the university to revise the MOU based on the placement site’s concerns and resubmit for approval.
  • Obtain the signed MOU:
    • Do not begin the practicum until the university has received the approved, signed MOU.

Suggested step-by-step approach

  1. Confirm with the university that a signed MOU is required to start the practicum.
  2. Contact your placement site and explain that the practicum cannot proceed without an approved MOU.
  3. Ask the placement site to contact the university directly to explain what prevented approval and to list any requested changes.
  4. Work with the placement site and university as they coordinate revisions and reapproval.
  5. Begin the practicum only after the university confirms receipt of an approved, signed MOU.

Conclusion If an MOU is blocking your practicum start date, have the placement site communicate their concerns directly to the university so the university can address or revise the agreement; the practicum should start only after the university receives the signed MOU.