{"id":214819,"date":"2025-04-30T10:55:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T20:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=214819"},"modified":"2025-05-02T08:02:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T18:02:04","slug":"president-hensel-international-student-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2025\/04\/30\/president-hensel-international-student-update\/","title":{"rendered":"President Hensel: International student update"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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The following message from UH<\/abbr> President Wendy Hensel was sent to the students, faculty and staff of the 10 campuses on April 30, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

Aloha UH<\/abbr> ʻohana<\/span>,<\/p>\n

I am pleased to report that on Friday, April 25, the federal administration announced that it would reinstate affected students’ records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS<\/abbr>), which universities and the government use to track international students. All previously affected UH<\/abbr> international students have had their SEVIS<\/abbr> registrations restored.<\/p>\n

It is important to note that the federal government has described this action as “temporary” and indicated that a new policy regarding international students is under development. The situation may change quickly, and we will continue to monitor developments closely. UH<\/abbr> is committed to supporting our international students through these uncertain times.<\/p>\n

I strongly encourage all international students to utilize the resources available to them. Services are available across the UH<\/abbr> System to support international students, faculty and scholars. Please contact the appropriate office below if you need any assistance:<\/p>\n