Harvard University's Right to Enroll International Students Revoked Over Alleged Misconduct
May 22 — In a striking move with far-reaching implications, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revoked Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students, effectively barring the prestigious institution from accepting foreign enrollees. The announcement came Thursday via an official statement from the department.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem directed the termination of Harvard’s participation in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), a program that enables U.S. institutions to host international students legally. The revocation requires current foreign students at Harvard to either transfer to another SEVP-certified school or risk losing their legal immigration status.
"This administration is holding Harvard accountable for fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus," Noem said. "It is a privilege, not a right, for universities to enroll foreign students and benefit from their higher tuition payments to help pad their multibillion-dollar endowments."
The decision marks an unprecedented escalation in the federal government’s scrutiny of elite academic institutions and their handling of campus climate and international partnerships. It could disrupt the academic futures of thousands of international students currently enrolled at the Ivy League university.
Both Harvard University and the White House declined to comment immediately on the move, leaving students, faculty, and education advocates nationwide seeking clarity on the administration’s next steps and the evidence behind the DHS’s allegations.
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