UC Riverside policies, resources and guidance

UC Riverside is committed to all its students, including international and undocumented, as well as its faculty and staff. UCR seeks to create and maintain an environment conducive for learning and working on its campus.
The page includes links to policies, resources, and procedures related to possible immigration enforcement activities. 

Two state laws, SB 98 (2025) and AB 21 (2017), establish guidelines and procedures intended to foster a campus environment that is safe and inclusive for all, regardless of immigration status. These laws also require campuses to provide support for students who are detained, deported or otherwise unable to meet their academic obligations because of immigration enforcement activity.
These documents describe campuses’ responsibilities in the event of ICE enforcement activity on campus: 

This document from the UC Office of the President speaks to the environment the UC system seeks to provide for its students, and federal and state laws that guide the UCs. It also speaks to limitations on cooperation with immigration officials, including by the UCPD.

This FAQ offers direction on topics including:

• How UCPD will, and won't, work with federal immigration officers who come to campus
• Restriction to federal immigration officers' access to campus buildings and residential communities
• Legal guidance if you are approached by a federal officer or given a warrant
• Campus notification procedures