Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students

In May 2025, the Trump administration took significant action against Harvard University by revoking its accreditation to enroll international students. This move emerged from Harvard's alleged failure to comply with several requests from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for detailed information regarding the activities of its international students. The Department accused the university of fostering an unsafe environment that allegedly hosts anti-Americanism and antisemitism. As a result of this revocation, approximately 6,793 international students, who make up a considerable portion of Harvard's enrollment, were impacted, with the administration mandating that existing foreign students transfer to other institutions to maintain their visa status. Harvard condemned this decision, labeling it unlawful and asserting its commitment to hosting international scholars from diverse backgrounds. The university criticized the action as retaliatory, stating that it poses serious harm not only to its academic mission but also to the broader educational landscape in the country. As the situation continues to unfold, Harvard is working rapidly to provide support and guidance to affected students while grappling with the implications of federal policy influencing its admissions and student body composition.