Research Activities 

The Office of Research, Innovation & Impact (RII) has created a Federal Funding Updates page (requires NetID) to provide updates for research activities and guidance to our faculty members in navigating changes. Members of the university research community should consult this page for the latest developments and a list of relevant contacts. 

Recognizing that temporary disruptions in federal funding can pose significant challenges, RII announced the Bridge Funding Investment Program on March 6. 

• Federal Funding Updates for Research Activities (updated 12/18/25)
• Bridge Funding Investment Program 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

We are taking a measured approach to address the new federal guidance impacting higher education institutions nationwide. We have a responsibility to comply with the laws and guidance that apply to our public university.

We have been working collaboratively across the university to carefully review our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)-related activities based on federal directives. We are mandated to discontinue certain activities and programming that involve preferential treatment. This doesn’t change our unwavering commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, faculty and staff.

The vice provosts and I have engaged with various university leaders and stakeholders, including student, faculty and staff representatives, to ensure our approach benefits from a wide range of perspectives. Together we have developed recommendations and begun implementing changes: 

• We have published a new webpage that hosts Our Commitment to an Environment Free From Discrimination to reaffirm our opposition to all forms of bias, including Antisemitism and lslamophobia. This nondiscrimination statement appears in the footer of every arizona.edu page and is being added across all subdomains.
• We are updating university websites and materials to align language with federal guidance. We are also evaluating committees, programming, scholarships, events, and awards to ensure they are open to the entire campus community without restriction based on identity groups. We continue to explore how to best approach support resources and community engagement opportunities to benefit all of our students. 

As we navigate these changes together, we continue to uphold our values of compassion and care for every member of our university community. 

Information Disclosure

Guidance for Faculty

Faculty members have the right to academic freedom, which allows them to teach and engage in academic inquiry and discourse without interference. For questions, please email Faculty Affairs or call their office at 520-626-0202. 

• Academic Freedom
• Faculty Affairs 

Additional resources for all faculty, staff and students:

• First Amendment 
• University Campus Use policy
• University Political Activity Policy 

Access to University Facilities

As a public, land-grant institution, a large portion of the campus, including the University Mall and nearly all outdoor space, is open to the general public, including non-university law enforcement. 

However, many university spaces are not generally open to the public and/or public access is limited. These limited access spaces include, but are not limited to, campus buildings to which access is restricted by university-issued ID card (CatCard), such as campus residences, university classrooms, and research labs and office spaces (unless public events are being held in those locations). 

Instructors have the right to restrict access to their classroom to those officially registered for the class and, in most circumstances, law enforcement officials may not enter a classroom, laboratory, dorm room, or private office without a warrant, a judicial order, or exigent circumstances. However, if law enforcement insists on entering classrooms with restricted access or other areas not open to the general public, university employees should not obstruct or interfere with their actions, regardless of whether the law enforcement official has a warrant or judicial order. If law enforcement enters a space or seeks entry into a space, university employees must contact UAPD as soon as possible, and the University Office of the General Counsel or Office of Public Safety thereafter. UAPD, the Office of Public Safety, and/or the Office of the General Counsel will address any concerns related to law enforcement access. 

• Office of the Registrar Class Roster
• University Campus Use policy

Responding to Non-University Law Enforcement

University employees are expected to comply when they are contacted by non-university law enforcement officials and should: 

• Inform the official that you are contacting the University of Arizona Police Department to address their request and that you are not obstructing their process.
  • Ask them to wait for a UAPD officer or direct them to the UAPD office located at 1852 East First Street, Tucson, AZ, 85721.
• Contact UAPD at 520-621-8273.
• Not physically block or interfere with their entry or actions.
• If contacted by non-university law enforcement while conducting university business on a third-party site (i.e., Cooperative Extension sites, research-related work, off-campus meetings, etc.), follow the rules or directions of the third-party site operator and contact UAPD, the Office of Public Safety, and the Office of General Counsel to report the contact.

If an employee receives a warrant, subpoena, or judicial order for, or is contacted by law enforcement seeking access to, university records or university property that employee should also contact the Office of the General Counsel in addition to UAPD. The Office of the General Counsel will advise the university regarding its response, which is dependent upon the circumstances and context of the situation. 

Office of the General Counsel contact information is as follows: 

• Email: OGC-Info@arizona.edu
• Telephone: 520-621-3175 

International Students, Faculty and Scholars

The university provides resources for international students, faculty and scholars, including important immigration and travel reminders.  

International Student Services is available to provide information and support. International students can email intl-isps@arizona.edu or call 520-621-4627. 

• International Student Services
• International Student Services Announcements (updated 01/16/2026)

International faculty, scholars and employees can contact International Faculty and Scholars at uaifs@arizona.edu or call 520-626-6289. 

• International Faculty and Scholars
• International Faculty and Scholars Announcements (updated 1/16/2026)

Critical Travel Reminders for International Students, Faculty and Scholars

Keep Immigration Documents Current and Accessible
Remember to keep your immigration documents in a secure but easily accessible place. It is also recommended to carry copies of essential documents (e.g., passport, I-94, and proof of status) and have digital versions saved on your phone or computer, at all times.

Traveling within the U.S.
When traveling domestically, it is important to carry the following documents to demonstrate your immigration status if requested:

• Valid I-20 for F-1 students OR DS-2019 for J-1 students
• A copy of your most recent I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
• I-797 Approval Notice (if applicable)
• Valid passport

Transportation: You may be asked to show identification and immigration documents at airports, train stations, bus stations, or other transportation hubs.

Border Patrol Checkpoints: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may conduct checks within 100 miles of the U.S. border with Mexico or Canada. These checkpoints are legally authorized and common in areas near the university, including Southern California and parts of Arizona. Be prepared to present proof of your immigration status and answer basic questions.  For more details on checkpoint locations, you can visit: Border Patrol Sectors | U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Traveling Outside the U.S.
Remember to register all official university international travel in the International Travel Registry. Both business and non-business (personal) international travel must follow the latest federal travel advisories. If a travel ban that affects your country of citizenship is announced while you are abroad, be aware that you may not be able to legally reenter the U.S.

You should have the following for re-entry to the U.S.:

• F-1 Students: Valid I-20 with current travel signature OR Valid DS-2019 for J-1 students with current travel signature
• J-1 Scholars: Valid DS-2019 with travel signature and copy of your most recent I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
• International Employees (H-1B, TN, O-1, etc.): Current I-797 Approval Notice
• Valid Visa
• Valid passport (ensure it is valid for at least six months beyond your expected stay in the U.S.).