On November 16, 2016, the UO issued this statement to campus on these issues:

As is currently our practice, we will treat all students equally in keeping with our values of inclusion, diversity, and equity. This also means

• the University of Oregon will not facilitate immigration enforcement on our campus without a warrant or a clear demonstration of exigent circumstances such as the imminent risk to the health or safety of others
• the University of Oregon Police Department will not act on behalf of federal officials in enforcing immigration laws
• the University of Oregon will not share with the federal government any information on the immigration status of students unless required by court order

Immigration Enforcement

If you are contacted by law enforcement, you may want to contact an immigration attorney about your specific situation and concerns. The American Immigration Lawyers Association provides information on how to select an immigration attorney and a list of immigration attorneys.

You have the right to remain silent and to speak to an attorney before you answer any questions by an immigration official. Visit the American Immigration Council for more information about your rights.

The Immigration Legal Resource Center, an independent immigration rights nonprofit organization, has available on its website legal rights red cards, which anyone can print out and give to an immigration enforcement official to succinctly assert one’s rights in written form. 

Contacts on Campus

International students: Abe Schafermeyer, director of International Student and Scholar Services, abe@uoregon.edu or 541-346-1215.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students: Rosa Chavez-Jacuinde, associate director of the Center for Multicultural Excellence, rosaura@uoregon.edu or 541-346-2848.

General questions about international policies and programs at the UO: Vice Provost Dennis Galvan in the Office of International Affairs, dgalvan@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5851.