On August 7, 2025, a presidential memo was announced calling for higher education institutions that receive federal financial assistance to expand the scope of their admissions data reporting to the Department of Education. The University is assessing the impact the memo will have on how it reports its admissions data, both in the short and long term, and will update the community as more information becomes available. The University maintains consistent academic standards across all of its applicants, and is committed to ensuring access to its world-class educational opportunities for all qualified students.

On March 20, 2025, an executive order was announced calling for the closure of the Department of Education. We will monitor the implementation of this order and update the community on its impacts as more information becomes known.

On February 14, 2025, the University received guidance from the Department of Education indicating the Department’s interpretation of current law in relation to admissions, spending, programs, and other activities identified as discriminatory based on race.

In addition, the administration issued an Executive Order indicating that federal funds will be withheld from higher ed institutions with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The University does not require COVID-19 vaccination for the vast majority of students, with limited exceptions existing within medical education to complete rotations or clinical training in hospitals.

The University does not require COVID-19 vaccination for the vast majority of students, with limited exceptions existing within medical education to complete rotations or clinical training in hospitals.

No, other immunization requirements are not affected by this EO.