More than a million foreign students at U.S. universities scramble to figure out their plans following Trump's new order that would force them to leave the country if their schools hold all classes online
The announcement blindsided academic institutions grappling with the logistical challenges of safely resuming classes, particularly after the federal government had granted exceptions to the rules limiting online learning for foreign students when colleges and universities in March rushed to shutter campuses and move to online classes as the pandemic forced lockdowns.
The guidance applies to holders of F-1 and M-1 visas, which are for academic and vocational students. The chancellor of Rutgers University-Newark, Nancy Cantor, said in a statement on Tuesday that the school, along with other colleges across the country and lawmakers in Congress, was working to “to fully understand and respond to this announcement.”
Lee Bollinger, president of Columbia University in New York, called the administration’s actions “deeply misguided” and said the university would take a number of steps in response, including structuring courses so they fit into the hybrid model. Business and conservative groups have urged reopening schools safely as important to getting parents back to work and reviving the U.S. economy.The United States is experiencing a new surge in coronavirus cases, especially among younger people, raising concerns about the increased risk of spread to vulnerable adults at home as well as to older teachers and school staff if in-person classes resume.
Toni Molle, director of public affairs for California State University, which bills itself as the nation’s largest four-year public university, with 23 campuses across California, said the institution was reviewing the new guidance to determine the impact on students.
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