Dear Bruin Community:

We write today to reaffirm what Chancellor Frenk and campus leaders shared in March: UCLA’s international and undocumented students, scholars, faculty and staff are deeply valued members of our community. As federal immigration policies continue to shift, we again want to say to these Bruins: You are not alone. You belong at UCLA and we remain fully committed to supporting your ability to work, learn, teach and thrive here.

In light of recent developments, UCLA’s Undocumented Student Program has been in close touch with undocumented students to share information and resources. The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars and other campus units have also shared guidance with members of our international community.

As you are likely aware, protests have been taking place in Los Angeles, primarily at federal facilities downtown, in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. These protests have not been located on or near UCLA’s campus. Our Office of Campus and Community Safety is closely monitoring activities and participating in daily updates with senior officials.

We recognize that these activities may affect members of our campus in different ways — emotionally, logistically and personally. For those who may need support, we encourage you to take advantage of resources available through the Staff & Faculty Counseling Center, Counseling and Psychological Services and RISE Center, which holds regular events for students. If the protests impact your commute, academics or family responsibilities, we encourage staff to speak with your supervisors and students to connect with academic advisors and the Dean of Students.

You can learn about other resources on our Federal Updates for the UCLA Community website, including ‘know your rights’ documents and tools outlining how to respond to immigration officers if they come onto campus. Please note that the University of California maintains that UC employees are not required to affirmatively assist federal immigration authorities or grant permission to enter limited access space when officers do not have a judicial warrant to enter. Additionally, we want to be clear that UC police do not engage in immigration enforcement, nor assist ICE or other federal agencies with immigration enforcement. Our officers will never ask anyone in the community about their immigration status.

We remain committed to fostering an inclusive, compassionate and respectful campus where everyone can thrive.

Sincerely,

Darnell Hunt
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Monroe Gorden, Jr.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Steve Lurie
Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Safety