The Trump administration has given Harvard University 30 days to respond to the ban on foreign students.
A May 28 notice to the university reiterates the government’s intent to withdraw Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification for “failing to comply with the federal regulations,” including reporting requirements, violence and antisemitism, and involvement with foreign entities.
“Harvard University has 30 calendar days to respond to this Notice,” the document states. “This response must include any sworn statements, documents, or other evidence on which the school relies to rebut the alleged grounds for withdrawal. This Notice is not a means to submit information or evidence that should have previously provided as part of established reporting requirements.”
Instead, the document “provides an opportunity for your school to demonstrate compliance with all lawful requirements and overcome alleged deficiencies.”
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students.
“This administration is holding Harvard accountable for fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. “It is a privilege, not a right, for universities to enroll foreign students and benefit from their higher tuition payments to help pad their multibillion-dollar endowments. Harvard had plenty of opportunity to do the right thing. It refused. They have lost their Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification as a result of their failure to adhere to the law. Let this serve as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country.”
