Memo from the President: Supporting Our International Students
Dear Fullerton College Community,
On Tuesday, July 14, after facing mounting legal challenges, including a lawsuit filed by the California Community Colleges, California Attorney General’s Office and the California State University system, the White House rescinded a rule that would have required international students to leave the country if their colleges held classes entirely online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In short, this means Fullerton College’s 174 international students may continue their studies without fear of deportation.
Tuesday’s decision is a full and complete reversal of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s July 6 policy changes to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), according to NAFSA: Association of International Educators. NAFSA posted a partial transcript of the court procedures.
I want to thank the Fullerton College community for immediately responding to the arbitrary policy changes on July 6, which caused undue stress and concern for our students. We will always stand by our international students’ right to pursue a college education free of fear or intimidation and will do all we can to create a college that is a safe and welcoming place for students.
International students who have any questions may reach out to Pilar Ellis, our International Student Center manager, at pellis@fullcoll.edu.
Sincerely,
Greg Schulz, Ed,D.
President
Fullerton College
