Last updated: 7:10 a.m., March 30, 2025
We are closely evaluating and monitoring changes in federal policies and the possible impacts they could have on members of our community and our teaching, research, service and patient care.
This is a fluid situation, and we continue to evaluate how to deal with various scenarios, including executive orders issued by President Donald J. Trump, policy directives from federal agencies and related court rulings. While our planning is constant, any actual adjustments to our activities will be based on specific information rather than speculation on our compliance responsibilities.
We are committed to supporting our community while navigating this uncertain terrain. While we await additional information from federal agencies, we remain in compliance with state and federal laws that guide our programs. We will continue activities as planned until or unless we are notified differently. We also remain in close contact with the Washington Attorney General’s Office to ensure the important work we do in the service of access and excellence is protected to the full extent allowable by law.
In addition to the resources below, there is also a site with updates on federal policies that may affect UW Medicine. (UW NetID required)
Latest updates
March 30: International students and scholars page updated
March 27: Research page updated
March 26: Immigration page updated
March 9: Working together to address the financial risks facing our University (Provost blog post)
Feb. 26: Provost Serio addresses federal issues in her annual town hall remarks and Q&A (Video)
Research
The UW remains vigilant about federal changes affecting research funding, including recent developments related to NIH indirect costs, grant pauses and ongoing legal actions that may impact our research enterprise.
International students and scholars
Federal policy changes regarding international visas, immigration and student status are being closely tracked. Resources are available to support students and scholars.
Immigration
The University has protocols for responding to federal immigration enforcement actions at UW facilities, which comply with both federal and state law.
Title VI and diversity, equity and inclusion
Federal executive orders affecting diversity programs are under review, with guidance from the U.S. Department of Education and court actions being monitored for their potential impacts on university operations.
Title IX and gender-affirming care
Recent executive orders and court actions regarding Title IX interpretation and gender-affirming care are being closely followed with updates provided as federal guidance evolves.
Financial and HR impacts
Resources from Finance, Planning and Budgeting and the Together We Thrive program are available for addressing the financial effects of federal policy changes. Similarly, UWHR has compiled HR support resources related to policy impacts.
Additional resources
University and state resources are available to support students and employees navigating federal policy changes.