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Protecting our Campus Communities

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Recent national changes in immigration enforcement and policies affecting international student visas have raised questions about 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ’s policies, resources, and approach to issues related to immigration and international student status. The University is committed to protecting the safety, privacy, and educational access of all of our community members, as well as to adhering to federal laws that safeguard student safety and institutional aid.

How 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Protects Our Campus Communities

  • Coordinating Law Enforcement Requests: All law enforcement inquiries, including those from immigration authorities, are managed through the Department of Public Safety and Legal Counsel. The University has shared its policies and procedures in a January 30 email ("Important Reminder about FERPA Policy and Immigration Inquiry Protocol") for responding to inquiries for student information, including requests from law enforcement.

  • Protecting Privacy under FERPA: 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the confidentiality of student records, ensuring that personal information remains private. Students can designate their directory information, including name and address, as private by following the directions found on the FERPA page.

  • Working for Justice at the Immigration Law Clinic: The School of Law’s represents immigrants in matters including family sponsorship, Violence Against Women Act petitions, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, as well as representing clients in trials before the U.S. Immigration Court and hearings before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

  • Preserving Access to Federal Aid: 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ’s adherence to federal law ensures that students maintain access to financial aid programs, including federal grants and loans, that are critical for many of our students to support their education.

  • Supporting International Students: The International Services Office provides education and guidance to international students to ensure that the university and visa holders are in compliance with immigration regulations mandated by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State. ISO works with students, faculty, and units across the university to promote cultural awareness and understanding and support the experience of international students. Students with questions about travel, border crossing or other issues related to international status should contact a designated student official (DSO) on the , McNichols or campus.

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Find further information and resources related to our sponsoring orders’ work and advocacy for the concerns of migrants as well as practical resources.

The University remains committed to honoring and protecting the dignity of all individuals and supporting our students, faculty, and staff in keeping with our Catholic, Jesuit, and Mercy values.