With numerous, quickly evolving federal policy shifts underway, the University of California is working diligently to monitor these developments and seek clarity on a range of issues. We remain committed to our UC values as stated in our Principles of Community(link is external), and we will continue to pursue UC’s mission of teaching, research, and public service in the most effective ways we can. We recognize this uncertainty has caused concern across the UC community, and we will continue to share updates and resources as they become available.
General
- Weekly federal update brief(link is external) (3/21/25)
- President Drake’s remarks to the UC Board of Regents – March 19, 2025 (PDF file)(link is external) (3/19/25)
- UC Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly’s remarks to the UC Board of Regents – March 19, 2025 (PDF file)(link is external) (3/19/25)
- A message from UC President Michael V. Drake on the University of California’s financial outlook(link is external) (3/19/25)
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Message on behalf of System Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Katherine Newman (PDF file)(link is external) (2/12/25) *updated 2/14/25
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UC supports legal action against misguided plan to cut vital NIH research funds(link is external) (2/10/25)
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UC President Drake's statement on the federal funding freeze(link is external) (update: OMB memo rescinded 1/29/25)
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UC’s Sexual violence and sexual harassment policy(link is external)
Research funding
NIH funding
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Take Action: Email your lawmakers to protect-life saving research(link is external) (2/13/25)
- Letter from the California State Legislature (Assembly) urging bipartisan support for biomedical research (PDF file)(link is external) (3/3/25)
- Letter from the California State Legislature (Senate) urging bipartisan support for biomedical research (PDF file)(link is external) (3/3/25)
- Association of American Universities: Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs Explainer video(link is external) (2/26/25)
- Provost Katherine Newman statement on continuance of NIH temporary restraining order(link is external) (2/21/25)
- F&A Costs: Myths vs. Facts University of California fact sheet (PDF file)(link is external) (2/19/25)
- Message from UC President Drake(link is external) (2/18/25)
- House members demand answers on NIH research cuts(link is external) (2/18/25)
- California Senators sound alarm over funding cuts to NIH(link is external) (2/13/25)
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Facilities and administrative costs fact sheet (PDF file)(link is external) (2/12/25)
- California Congressional members to Trump Administration: Don’t cut NIH funding to universities(link is external) (2/11/25)
- UC supports legal action against misguided plan to cut vital NIH research funds(link is external) (2/10/25)
General research funding communications
Student financial aid
Current executive orders, agency guidance and administrative actions do not impact federal financial aid.
The University of California is monitoring media reports about potential access within the federal government to student financial aid data as part of the transition to the new Administration. At this time, we do not have any independent confirmation that FAFSA data were improperly accessed. We understand these news reports may contribute to anxiety and concern. Know that the UC takes appropriate physical, administrative and technical measures to protect Personal Data that are consistent with applicable privacy and data security laws and regulations and University policies.
- Message to campus financial aid directors March 21, 2025 (PDF file)(link is external) (3/24/25)
- Information about the now open 2025-26 FAFSA and CA Dream Act applications(link is external) (2/7/25)
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Message to UC Financial aid directors (PDF file)(link is external) (1/28/25)
Immigration
UC Resources
- DACA Decision Update from the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center (PDF file)(link is external) (3/13/25)
- UC Immigrant Legal Services Center: Update on Immigration Registration Requirement Feb 27, 2025 (PDF file)(link is external) (2/28/25)
- UC President Michael V. Drake statement on the American Dream and Promise Act(link is external) (2/27/25)
- University of California Reaffirms Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community (PDF file)(link is external) (1/22/25)
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Undocumented student resources website(link is external) (1/29/25)
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UCOP "Know Your Rights” printable wallet card (PDF file)(link is external) (1/17/25)
UC Berkeley Resources
- UC Berkeley "Know your rights" webpage (3/12/25)(link is external)
- Support for staff who are DACA or Temporary Protected Status(link is external) (2/25/25)
- UC Berkeley "Know your Rights" printable wallet card. (PDF file) (2/24/25)
- UC Berkeley Immigration Policy impacting students, researchers, and employees (link is external)
Recursos en español/Resources in Spanish (2/12/25)
Health care
Research funding (2/20/25):
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Letter from University of California Health EVP David Rubin, M.D. (PDF file)(link is external) (2/20/25)
Health care privacy and access:
Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Frequently asked questions on diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of California (PDF file)(link is external) (3/7/25)
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UC President Drake’s message on ‘Dear Colleague’ letter (PDF file)(link is external) (2/20/25)
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Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement(link is external)
A Message from University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D.