coe-staff: {ACAA} FW: Recommendations for Supporting non-US Citizen Students at UO

Wed Dec 3 08:53:10 PST 2025

Dear COE Community,

Some additional resources compiled by the UO Dreamers group in the email below shared by the Association for Academic Advisors. Apologies to those receiving this in duplication.

Best,
Dianna

From: acaa-bounces at lists.uoregon.edu <acaa-bounces at lists.uoregon.edu> On Behalf Of Dane Eckweiler
Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 12:51 PM
To: UO All-Campus Advising Association <acaa at lists.uoregon.edu>
Subject: {ACAA} FW: Recommendations for Supporting non-US Citizen Students at UO

Hello All,
I'm resending this for anyone who might have missed it.

Dane Eckweiler (He/Him/His)
Academic and Career Advisor
College of Arts & Sciences Advising
_______________________________________________

Hello!

Please see below (and attachments) for updated resources for supporting UO students who are non-US Citizens, from UO's Dreamers Working Group. You're welcome to share these resources with other coworkers (including faculty!) who would find this useful as well.

Recommendations for Supporting Immigrant, Migrant, International and other non-US Citizens at the University of Oregon
UO Dreamers Working Group

Efforts to make progress on three Oregon Rising goals, specifically, goals related to student success and timely graduation, creating a flourishing community, and career preparation, are all affected by the current political context. By current political context we are referring to recent executive orders and actions that impact the well-being and educational efforts of undocumented students, tuition equity students, international students, students from mixed-status families, and other students with temporary legal statuses, as well as staff1. The purpose of this document is to acknowledge this reality and how the political context unduly and disproportionately impacts students, and to offer some suggestions and resources to UO faculty and staff seeking to support these students.

In conjunction with this handout, which is specific to UO and Oregon resources, we also highly recommend "Supporting mental health amid uncertain immigration status: A higher education guide" offered by the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and the National Latinx Psychological Association:
https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/effective_practice/supporting-mental-health-amid-uncertain-immigration-status-a-higher-education-guide/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/effective_practice/supporting-mental-health-amid-uncertain-immigration-status-a-higher-education-guide/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwlM7VpL_g$> .

Below is a list of concerns experienced and expressed by undocumented, immigrant, migrant, international, and other non-US citizens at UO and other higher education settings. For each concern we offer recommendations and resources to guide faculty and staff:

·                     Fear of deportation (self or family members). Heightened immigration enforcement activities, including highly-visible ICE raids and the deployment of National Guard troops to carry out immigration enforcement actions, have resulted in higher numbers of ICE arrests, detentions, and deportations. This reality is impacting all UO students and staff who have immigrant, migrant/international status or family members who are directly impacted by heightened immigration enforcement activities. High profile cases of arrests, captures, and detainments of students, youth, and families while they are engaged in daily routines (sleeping, working, driving, shopping, going to school) heighten the anxiety and uncertainty and fear of this moment. This acute stress is affecting mental health and students' ability to persist in their education and achieve what they are capable of.
o        Take the time to listen and do not minimize student concerns.
o        Encourage students to develop Family Preparedness Plans (https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwl0GvwSow$> ).
o        To learn more about developing safety plans, families can contact Latino Network https://www.latnet.org/immigration-resources/protect-your-family<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.latnet.org/immigration-resources/protect-your-family__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwnqz7oz_g$> and Oregon Law Center https://oregonlawcenter.org/protect-your-family/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/oregonlawcenter.org/protect-your-family/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwndC9Et_w$>
o        Keep RedCards in your office. Red Cards help people to understand and assert their constitutional rights when confronted by immigration or law enforcement. They are available for printing from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwksYvhBSw$>
§     We have attached UO-tailored cards for UO faculty and staff (especially for front-desk staff).

·                     Declines in mental and physical health. Numerous executive orders directly threaten students' ability to continue pursuing their education. State efforts such as revoking non-resident tuition for undocumented students in Texas and Florida2 create a sense of fear and threat. The scope of the raids, proliferation of videos showing violent actions against non-threatening people exercising free speech (or sleeping or working) causes trauma and anxiety.
o        Ask how students are doing and listen with empathy.
o        Refer students to UO resources
https://www.uoregon.edu/UOimmigrants
https://urds.uoregon.edu/resources-undocumented-students
https://studentlife.uoregon.edu/mental-health
https://counseling.uoregon.edu/concerns
 https://dos.uoregon.edu/help
o        Read this new guide for detailed recommendations for supporting students with uncertain immigration status: https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/effective_practice/supporting-mental-health-amid-uncertain-immigration-status-a-higher-education-guide/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/effective_practice/supporting-mental-health-amid-uncertain-immigration-status-a-higher-education-guide/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwlM7VpL_g$>
o        Learn how to be supportive of undocumented students dealing with anxiety here: https://www.informedimmigrant.com/resources/educators/how-to-support-undocumented-students-mental-health/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.informedimmigrant.com/resources/educators/how-to-support-undocumented-students-mental-health/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwmbJY1-jQ$>
o        Help students connect with others through external organizations (https://urds.uoregon.edu/resources-undocumented-students

·                     Fear of travel/uncertain ability to travel. Visa delays, denials, and possible revocations threaten students' ability to return to the UO after visiting home, and also make travel for research and other activities related to students' degree progress highly risky and/or impossible3.
o        When international student visas are denied or delayed, maximize alternatives for them to stay enrolled in your class.
o        For graduate students no longer able to freely travel, advisors and departments are encouraged to offer flexible paths to changing research topics, methods, and timelines.
o        Be aware and sensitive to the fact that some international students must weigh the value of seeing their family and home community against the possibility of being unable to return and finish their UO education. They may have expected to return home at least annually and are missing family milestones and rituals of celebration and loss.
o        Tailor expectations of travel to conferences or work experiences abroad to include local or domestic options.

·                     Income loss due to family member deportation or fear of going to work. Because many raids have focused on workplaces in which undocumented individuals are employed, some workers are staying away from work and losing paychecks. Every deported individual leaves behind a family who suffers both emotional and economic loss. These realities impact UO students, including students' ability to cover their tuition and living expenses. Further, deportation of a family member may place added responsibilities on students to generate income, care for family members, or assume other roles that decrease time for studies.
o        Listen and express empathy
o        Refer immigrant students to sources for seeking financial aid and scholarships such as https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/dreamers and ORSAA https://oregonstudentaid.gov/fafsa-orsaa/fafsaorsaa-information/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/oregonstudentaid.gov/fafsa-orsaa/fafsaorsaa-information/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwl72q7LCg$>
o        Refer students to UO student resources
https://studentlife.uoregon.edu/financial-legal-services
·                     Students seeking legal immigration services can contact ASUO Student Legal Services for referrals to off-campus immigration services https://asuolegal.org/home<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/asuolegal.org/home__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwmXEZNbNw$> /

·                     Undocumented and international students may face greater restrictions and have less access to paid jobs and internships due to status. Upon graduation, along with having had restricted access to career-building opportunities, those lacking work authorization may not see a way to work in their professional/major area.
o        Encourage undocumented and international students to pursue career resources through the UO Career Center  https://career.uoregon.edu/dreamers https://career.uoregon.edu/international-students
o        International students with concerns about OPT and employment options after graduation can consult with: https://isss.uoregon.edu/current-international-students
o        Refer students to the UO Basic Needs Program: https://basicneeds.uoregon.edu/
o        Refer students to the Higher Education Immigration Portal https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwnRGxJP3w$> and United We Dream https://unitedwedream.org/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unitedwedream.org/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwlOUzx0gw$>

·                     Undocumented and international students want and need to know they are safe on campus. In the current climate many students are more fearful and less willing to ask for help or seek services for which they are eligible. They are concerned that their immigration status will be shared with the federal government or ICE.
o        Communicate awareness of and empathy regarding the heightened vulnerability of some groups of students including undocumented and international students
o        Call out any bullying, harassment, or discrimination against migrant and international students; do not participate in normalizing bias and discrimination, xenophobia, racism, bullying, hate or fear.
o        Attend Dreamer Ally Trainings and take action to contribute to an "Undocufriendly" campus
o        Inform students of their rights as protected by FERPA (https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FERPA-Overview.pdf<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FERPA-Overview.pdf__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwly43Sn1A$>) and HIPAA (https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-immigrant-safety-hospitals-and-clinics<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.aclunc.org/our-work/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-immigrant-safety-hospitals-and-clinics__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwm3wA3Viw$>)
o        Be aware of Oregon state laws relating to immigration enforcement, and your rights and responsibilities under the Sanctuary Promise Act as a public employee (links below).
o        Do not share immigration status information with entities external to UO. If you are asked to do so, call UO General Counsel office to report: https://generalcounsel.uoregon.edu/; 541.346.3082.  Voicemails left on the main line will be routed immediately. If encountering federal immigration enforcement making demands for information, also call UOPD dispatch for support.  541.346.2191.
o        Download and print this document for your office area and colleagues: https://generalcounsel.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/2025-04/what-should-i-do-if-immigration-enforcement-comes-to-campus-seeking-people-or-records-updated-4-7-25.pdf
o        Departments and offices can designate "private spaces" where ICE access can be restricted. But consult General Counsel about this. Avoid posting signs designating "private spaces" as it could create the expectation that all unposted spaces are not private.

Resources and Sources

https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/sanctuary-promise/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/sanctuary-promise/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwnz45WGMw$>
https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/sanctuary-promise/community-toolkit/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/sanctuary-promise/community-toolkit/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwkXZ5tKdw$>
https://isss.uoregon.edu/immigration-resources
https://innovationlawlab.org/media/SafeguardingOregonSchools_Toolkit_InnovationLawLab_Jan2025-1.pdf<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/innovationlawlab.org/media/SafeguardingOregonSchools_Toolkit_InnovationLawLab_Jan2025-1.pdf__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwnEGwfGEQ$>
https://calmatters.org/health/mental-health/2025/10/immigration-raids-kids-mental-health/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/calmatters.org/health/mental-health/2025/10/immigration-raids-kids-mental-health/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwmPapeCkQ$>
https://www.nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights-immigrant-students-and-schools/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights-immigrant-students-and-schools/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwnQHIfJhQ$>

American Council on Education https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/Trump-EOs-Shift-Higher-Education-Landscape.aspx<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/Trump-EOs-Shift-Higher-Education-Landscape.aspx__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwmMm92QWQ$>
Cadenas, G. A., Nienhusser, K., Sosa, R., & Moreno, O. (2024). Immigrant students' mental health and intent to persist in college: The role of undocufriendly campus climate. Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, 30(1), 54-60. https://doi.org/10.1037/cdp0000564<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/cdp0000564__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwmWPO6ENg$>
Cadenas, G.A., Rojas-Araúz, B., Iyer, S., & Moreno, O. (2025). Supporting mental health amid uncertain immigration status: A higher education guide. Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and National Latinx Psychological Association. https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/effective_practice/supporting-mental-health-amid-uncertain-immigration-status-a-higher-education-guide/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/effective_practice/supporting-mental-health-amid-uncertain-immigration-status-a-higher-education-guide/__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwlM7VpL_g$>
Ghafar Rogers, R. (February 5th, 2025). The dire mental health effects of restrictive immigration policies. U.S. Committee on Refugees and Immigrants. https://refugees.org/the-dire-mental-health-effects-of-restrictive-immigration-policies<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/refugees.org/the-dire-mental-health-effects-of-restrictive-immigration-policies__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwkrfe3X-g$>
Nienhusser, H. K., & Romandia, O. (2022). Undocumented college students' psychosocial well-being: A systematic review. Current opinion in psychology, 47, 101412.
Pinedo, M., & Valdez, C. R. (2020). Immigration enforcement policies and the mental health of US citizens: Findings from a comparative analysis. American Journal of Community Psychology, 66(1-2), 119-129. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12464<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12464__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwnVlgPFuw$>
Rodriguez, V. E., Enriquez, L. E., Ro, A., & Ayón, C. (2023). Immigration-related discrimination and mental health among Latino undocumented students and US Citizen students with undocumented parents: A mixed-methods investigation. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 64(4), 593-609.
Velarde Pierce, S., Haro, A. Y., Ayón, C., & Enriquez, L. E. (2021). Evaluating the effect of legal vulnerabilities and social support on the mental health of undocumented college students. Journal of Latinos and Education, 20(3), 246-259. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2021.1949990<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2021.1949990__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwncU6LYbg$>

Sarah Harder, M.F.A.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.mypronouns.org/she-her__;!!C5qS4YX3!AXSwwoESWZlBqTMSx6Bm6zkKZ-UBDCna0ACAS3m28nOtbi1dpNKXHjYejQcW2qklHBGDarIcUnzikwk-ktBsxQ$>

Academic and Career Advisor | Tykeson College and Career Advising

Social Sciences Advising

College of Arts and Sciences

541.346.0215 | sharde at uoregon.edu<mailto:sharde at uoregon.edu>

I am a Designated Reporter, which means that I am required to report all incidents of prohibited discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment and violence that I learn about to the UO Office of Equal Opportunity and Access<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=ea1161fe0b9213e82ef6f62c6250ba7cb7162af568bec2d0ae13eed8fc210f0f1c00e7cd4b91cf3e9afc239ae6b55617b93a17c8eebae58a>(OEOA). An OEOA team member will follow up with you to offer information, resources, and any available options for addressing what was reported. You can receive support without participating in a formal university process and without sharing additional information. Student agency is important to me and to the OEOA team.

I support all students regardless of immigration status or country of origin. When interacting with faculty, staff, and offices around campus you are never required to reveal your immigration status. Learn more about resources here: https://www.uoregon.edu/uo-dreamers

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