Federal Actions
UC San Diego is diligently monitoring ongoing federal news and policy shifts, many of which are quickly evolving and require careful evaluation and clarification. We understand that these developments raise questions and concerns and may be affecting the ability to maintain normal business and studies.
As always, UC San Diego and the University of California remain committed to supporting students, faculty, staff and patients by providing accurate information, thorough guidance and access to key resources.
Across the UC system, teams continue to assess how executive orders and other federal actions may impact the University, including research funding, student aid, DEI efforts, healthcare services and more. UC has developed a resource hub on federal updates that includes a dashboard of executive actions, key messages and support resources. The site is regularly updated as new information becomes available.
UC San Diego Information and Resources
Please review the links below. We will continue to share additional updates and resources as they become available.
Immigration Policies, Resources and Guidance
Health Sciences Federal Updates
Official Statements
- UC San Diego Update: Policy on Federal Immigration Enforcement (1/16/2026)
- UC Letter to the Community from UC President James B. Milliken (11/25/2025)
- A Message from UC President James B. Milliken: Marking 100 Days Together (11/18/25)
- President Milliken Message to the UC Community (9/15/25)
- Federal Updates on Award Terminations and Funding Challenges (6/20/25)
- Federal Updates on Award Terminations and Funding Challenges (6/3/25)
- Federal Updates on Award Terminations and Policy Changes (5/15/25)
- Updates on Recent Federal Immigration Actions (4/2/25)
- Federal Updates (to HS employees) (4/2/25)
- Update on Financial Planning and Sustainable Operations (4/1/25)
- Update on Executive Order Impact on Research (3/26/25)
- President Drake Message to the UC Community (3/19/25)
- Recent Federal Actions and UC Coordinated Response (2/26/25)
- A Video Message to the UC Community from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. (2/20/25)
- A message from President Drake Regarding the “Dear Colleague” Letter from the U.S. DOE (2/20/25)
- Federal Relations Update from Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences John M. Carethers (2/14/25)
- A Message from System Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Katherine Newman (2/12/25)
- Note about Impacts of Federal Updates (2/10/25)
- Update: NIH Cap on Facilities & Administration Cost recovery (2/10/25)
- A Message from System Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Katherine Newman (2/10/25)
- UC Launches Federal Updates Website (2/6/25)
- Be Aware of NSF Grant Award Scam (2/6/25)
- President's Message on Federal Aid Freeze (1/28/25)
- UPDATE: President’s Message on Federal Aid Freeze (1/29/25)
- Memo to the UC Research Community Regarding Federal Funding Pauses (1/28/25)
- Message to the UC Financial Aid Directors Regarding Federal Funding Pause (1/28/25)
- Message from VC Carethers (1/24/25)