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CU Boulder is a public institution, and most of the campus is open to the general public. ICE officers without warrants may enter areas open to the public. Classrooms in buildings that are open to the public are also considered public spaces.

However, residence halls and other dwellings, restricted buildings and other nonpublic, limited-access areas on and off campus carry privacy interests. With limited exceptions, federal immigration enforcement officers are required to have a judicial warrant (a criminal arrest or search warrant signed by a judge) and consent from occupants to lawfully enter a limited-access, nonpublic area on or off campus. Restricted buildings and spaces include:

• Buildings with locked doors
• Buildings with restricted access requiring a university-issued ID card (BuffOne)
• Classrooms in residence halls and other nonpublic, limited-access spaces
• Residence halls with monitored entryways

Colorado law prohibits law enforcement officers, including CUPD officers, from acting on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers or stopping, arresting or searching an individual based solely on immigration status. The also bars law enforcement agencies from jailing inmates based solely on an ICE detainer request.

University employees and students should immediately call the CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD) dispatch at 303-492-6666 (24/7) for assistance, ask the immigration officer for their name, identification number and agency affiliation, and ask the officer to wait until additional guidance is provided by CUPD.

CU Boulder residence halls are considered limited-access, nonpublic areas and cannot be legally accessed by immigration enforcement officers without a valid judicial warrant or consent in most circumstances. A student need not provide consent to officers without a judicial warrant.

However, if a law enforcement officer presents a judicial warrant (a criminal arrest or search warrant signed by a state or federal judge) and asks to enter a room in a residence hall, they would only need the consent of one person to enter the room.

CU Boulder has processes for individuals to share concerns and request support, includingÌýseveral reporting options through CUPD and theÌýDon't Ignore It website. When concerns are reported, they are evaluated and addressed through tailored processes depending on the involved populations. Anyone with emergency issues should call or text 911.

Those who need additional support may also contact the following offices:

• Counseling and Psychiatric Services
  • CAPS serves CU Boulder students
  • Contact:Ìý303-492-2277 (24/7 phone)
  • Clinic hours: M/T/Th/F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wed. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
  • FSAP serves CU Boulder faculty and staff
  • Contact: 303-492-3020ÌýorÌýrequest appointment
  • Clinic hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Immigration Law Clinic at Colorado Law
  • The clinic is open to any Colorado resident seeking assistance with immigration-related matters
  • Contact: 303-492-5830 or email clinic director, Professor Violeta Chapin
  • Clinic hours: walk-in appointments Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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  • Undergraduate student contact:Ìýdeanofstudents@colorado.edu
  • Graduate student contact:Ìýgradinfo@colorado.eduÌý

Federal immigration enforcement officers cannot enter student housing on or off campus without a judicial warrant or consent in most circumstances. Â鶹ÒùÔº seeking legal guidance for these scenarios can contact theÌýImmigration Law Clinic or theÌý.

Law enforcement officers are required to take action when a judge has signed a valid judicial warrant, such as a criminal arrest warrant or search warrant, which cannot be ignored. A judicial warrant alone would be sufficient to authorize law enforcement action. Law enforcement officers may cooperate or assist federal immigration enforcement authorities in the execution of a judicial warrant.

Law enforcement officers may inquire about an individual’s country of origin to notify their consulate of an arrest, but those inquiries do not include questions about immigration status.

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Individuals have the right to remain silent under the and do not need to answer questions or sign or provide any documents without an attorney present. Â鶹ÒùÔº and employees can seek legal guidance through theÌýImmigration Law Clinic at Colorado Law. The clinic is open to any Colorado resident seeking assistance with immigration-related matters and can be reached by phone at 303-492-5830 or by contacting Professor Violeta Chapin, the clinic’s director, via email. The clinic accepts walk-in appointments Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In this instance, CU Boulder employees should start by asking the immigration officer for their name, identification number and agency affiliation and ask them to wait while the employee notifies CUPD. Employees should call CUPD at 303-492-6666 (24/7) to notify them of the presence of a non-CU affiliated, federal law enforcement officer on campus.

Personally identifiable educational records of students are protected by the . University health records of students, faculty and staff are protected by the . All CU Boulder employees are required to maintain the confidentiality of these records for all individuals with such records on campus.

Generally, the university is not obligated to comply with requests for student or employee records without a subpoena or warrant. Under FERPA, a valid subpoena, warrant, or court order is typically required for nonconsensual access to student records, subject to limited exceptions. Various legal frameworks also protect certain employee records, including personnel documents and files. Contact campus counsel if you have questions about a request for student or employee records.

Similar restrictions exist for other federal agencies that may hold information, such as the Department of Education for the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for mixed status families. FAFSA information also may be protected by Section 483(a)(3)(E) of the Higher Education Act. Federal tax information is also protected. Federal agencies are subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, but there are exceptions.

Moreover, FAFSA data held by the Department of Education is protected by FERPA if the applicant becomes a student at the institution. If federal agency policies were to change, it is likely that attempts to use DACA data for broader enforcement efforts would be challenged in court based on previous guidance. It is too soon to assess the nature and chances of success of those challenges.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Ìýor Department of Homeland Security officials may be on campus for reasons unrelated to enforcement actions. For instance, due to campus international programs, the university is required to report certain information about F-1 or J-1 visa status students to ICE. The university is required to comply with on-site visits to review records upon request.

No. Since DACA is a federal regulation, termination of the program would have to go through the lengthy formal rulemaking process.

The DACA regulation explicitly states that data will not be disclosed to ICE or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers for the purpose of immigration enforcement proceedings unless certain criteria are met, such as concerns related to national security, fraud or misrepresentation or specific criminal offenses.

Yes. Like other students, undocumented students can continue to visit Medical Services at the Wardenburg Health Center to consult with a health care provider.

International students and scholars are affected differently. Requests for student information, including requests made by government agents, are generally subject to theÌý, which limits the university’s ability to release such information except in certain circumstances.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations explicitly state that specific information about students in F-1 student visa status must be provided to DHS representatives upon request. FERPA does not apply to disclosures in this context. If a federal government official requests that a CU Boulder employee provide information regarding an international student, employee, or visitor who is sponsored for a visa by the university, those requests should be referred to International Student and Scholar Services immediately. Inquiries may also be sent by email toÌýisss@colorado.edu or by phone atÌý303-492-8057.Ìý

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) website offers information, resources and support services specifically for international undergraduate and graduate students; postdocs; teaching and research faculty; staff employees; non-paid visitors, including short-term visitors and unpaid researchers; and recent alumni in Optional Practical Training status.

No, you do not need to enter a Social Security Number (SSN) on your admissions application. For additional information see and

ASSET (Advancing Â鶹ÒùÔº for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow)Ìýis a Colorado law adopted on April 29, 2013, allowing eligible undocumented students to pay in-state tuition and receive the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend at Colorado public colleges and universities.

Ìýis a 2012 executive order from President Obama that grants deferred deportation action (renewable every two years), a Social Security Number (SSN) and employment authorization.

Â鶹ÒùÔº who qualify for ASSET do not automatically qualify for DACA and vice versa. A student may qualify for ASSET or DACA only, qualify for both, or qualify for neither. These policies do not automatically grant federal financial aid or a path to U.S. citizenship.

If you are interested in gaining residency through ASSET, contact the Tuition Classification TeamÌýdirectly. You may visit theÌýÌýwebpage for more information (view the ASSET/Three-Year Colorado High SchoolÌýdrop down tab under the section Colorado High School Exceptions).

Â鶹ÒùÔº attending CU Boulder under DACA or ASSETÌýdo not qualify for federal or state financial aid. These students are eligible for theÌý and may be eligibleÌýfor institutional and foundational funds. We encourage students attending CU Boulder under DACA or ASSET toÌý

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) is not tied to ASSET, however DACA and non-DACAÌýstudents may receive in-state tuition and COF as long as ASSET residency requirements are met. Eligibility for ASSET in-state residency begins with three years of Colorado high school attendance and completion of a Colorado GED or High School graduation. See additional ASSET requirements.

Student employees who are working on campus are encouraged to review the for information about employment authorization documents and employment eligibility.

Individuals who have DACA must receive approval forÌýAdvanced ParoleÌýpriorÌýto travel abroad. More information can be found on theÌý.Ìý

While Advanced Parole is intended to provide permission for international travel and re-entry to the US for individuals with DACA,Ìýplease still discuss your plans with legal support to be sure you understand the process, timeline and any risks involved.Ìý Find out aboutÌýlegal support services through the Colorado Law SchoolÌýorÌýemailÌýProf. Violeta ChapinÌýand her law students in the Immigration Law Defense Clinic at the Colorado Law School.

Currently if an individual does not have DACA, that individual may not be able to travel outside the U.S. without risking a bar from re-entry.

For support, the is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. All FSAP staff are trained as generalist counselors and are equipped to deal with a wide range of personal and work-related issues. Contact FSAP at 303-492-3020.

These sessions are sponsoredÌýby theÌýCU BoulderÌýCenter for Inclusion and Social Change.ÌýThey provide the university community with a framework for understanding the issues and challenges faced by students and staff who do not possess permanent immigration documents or a clear path to U.S. citizenship, and offer practical advice for those who wish to support the campus's DACA/ASSET community.Ìý

Student employees, faculty and staff who are working on campus and are on DACA status are encouraged to review the for more information about employment authorization documents (EAD) and employment eligibility.

Please contact CU Boulder HR I-9 office at 303-735-8191 or I-9forms@colorado.edu. For additional I-9 information, office location,Ìýand hours visit the CU Boulder HR I-9 webpage.

Visit the for guidance on this matter.

Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network is specializing in legal and other support for individuals held in detention due to immigration-related issues: or call 303-433-2812 (Hotline for detainees: 303-866-9308).

Colorado state senators and U.S. congressional representative information is available at (Boulder resides in the 2nd Congressional District).

State (Boulder is district 10) and (Boulder is district 18) information is available on the Colorado General Assembly site.