To the UConn and UConn Health Community,
We are announcing the launch of a new webpage created to support UConn’s international students, scholars, and employees. It will serve as a central hub for key information, guidance, and resources to help navigate and understand federal immigration updates, as well as related university policies.
The page was created in response to the evolving landscape of immigration policy, and reflects our commitment to keeping you informed and supported.
We encourage you to explore the page and share it with colleagues or students who may find it helpful. The page, Support for UConn’s International Community, will be updated regularly with new information and resources as they become available.
If you have suggestions or additional needs, please reach out to any of the following offices:
- UConn Employees: Alison Cutler or Christene Cooper, Human Resources
- UConn Health Employees and Students: Kaitlin Dornenburg, Human Resources International Office, UConn Health
- UConn Students: Rae Alexander or Arthur Galinat, Center for International Students & Scholars
In recent weeks, there have been several significant immigration developments affecting institutions of higher education. These include a reported pause in expanding visa appointment availability for international students; new executive branch vetting procedures that may apply to international employees, including potential Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for biometric data such as photographs, fingerprints, and signatures; a public statement regarding possible visa revocations for certain Chinese students; and most recently, a presidential proclamation limiting travel and entry from 19 countries.
We want to reassure our community that we are actively monitoring these developments and are working diligently to provide timely communication and support to those who may be affected.
International Student and Scholar Services, Human Resources, the Dean of Students office, and UConn Health’s International Office will host an informational webinar to review the recent executive actions in greater detail. We invite you to join us on Tuesday, June 10, from noon to 1 p.m. You can access the webinar here.
UConn is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all our faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars. We hope this resource will help you stay informed as we continue to navigate these evolving challenges together.
