Harvard loses student visa program as Trump administration cites campus protest issues
Harvard University officially loses its student visa program after DHS cites failure to comply with their requests of protest footage and disciplinary records involving national students.
Harvard has officially lost its student visa program, after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the university had failed to provide requested behavioral and protest records related to international students.
This would mean that Harvard can no longer accept applications of international students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Why is Harvard no longer allowed to enroll international students?
According to the White House, Harvard has refused to meet the demands of Donald Trump's reforms to fight antisemitism on campus. These reforms dictate which people the university is allowed to enroll or hire.
In response to this, Donald Trump froze $2 millions in federal funds for research, which provoked a direct response from the Dean, filing a lawsuit against the administration. Losing the visa student program would mean a great financial lost for the university, as almost a third of the student body is from outside the United States.
Kristi Noem on Harvard's international students enrollment
In an X post, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem officially confirmed the administration's decision. She stated that the program was a privilege, not a right. "Let this serve as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country."
Kristi Noem on Harvard's enrollment of international students. Photo: @Sec_Noem/X
Meanwhile, Jason Newtom, Harvard spokesperson, said that this action is completely illegal, and they are currently working on it. "This retaliatory action threatens serious harm to the Harvard community and our country, and undermines Harvard’s academic and research mission,”
