(Updated February 19, 2025)
The university is committed to the values of Our Common Ground and upholding our educational, research, and land grant missions while maintaining compliance with federal and state law and the policies of our governing bodies. Existing university policies and operating procedures will continue to guide our actions and inform our response to this evolving situation.
While things appear to be changing rapidly at the federal level right now, the essential nature of our campus remains unchanged. We are a community of people who support and care for one another; we are a community that values dignity, kindness, and compassion; and we are a community that celebrates the unique gifts, perspectives, and contributions of our fellow Catamounts as we strive for excellence in all our endeavors. This is who we are. This will not change.
We will continue to keep you informed as we gain clarity and learn new information.
Federally Funded Research, Grants, and Programs
ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë is a research university and continues to engage in grant-funded research while maintaining compliance with the law. If you have questions about your project or funding, please contact your sponsored project representative (spa@uvm.edu).
Subpoenas, Warrants, and Government Agent Visits
Government agent visit
If someone appears announcing the initiation of an inspection, audit, or investigation, follow these steps:
- Request identification from the individual.
- Ask the individual to wait in a comfortable space while you call for a Compliance Services official to assist the agent (802-656-3086). If Compliance Services is not available, contact the Office of the General Counsel for assistance (802-656-8585) or ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Police Services (802-656-3473).
- Do not produce any documents for the agent or agree to allow a site inspection pending the arrival of a Compliance Services official or a General Counsel Office attorney.
Subpoena and Warrants
If you receive a subpoena or a warrant, the following procedures apply:
- The Office of the General Counsel is the only office authorized to accept subpoenas. If someone attempts to deliver a subpoena to you, tell them you are not authorized to accept service and direct them to the Office of the General Counsel in the Waterman Building.
- If you receive a subpoena in the mail or if one is simply left on your desk or in your office, immediately contact the Office of the General Counsel.
- If someone serves a search warrant, politely ask the person to wait while you contact the Office of the General Counsel for assistance.
- Arrest warrants fall within the jurisdiction of ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Police Services.
Please reference the ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë’s Government Reviews Operating Procedure and the Subpoenas, Complaints, Warrants, and other Legal Documents Operating Procedure for additional information.
Office of General Counsel
(802) 656-8585
Office of Compliance Services
(802) 656-3086
ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Police Services
24/7 Assistance: (802) 656-3473
International Students
ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë is monitoring news out of Washington closely, and we will communicate directly with our international students if there are changes that directly impact the immigration statuses we work with. The Office of International Education (OIE) sent an email to international students with helpful reminders on February 11. For any international students who would like a copy of that email, please reach out to OIE.
Office of International Education:
M-F 8:30 – 4:30 +1 (802) 656-4296
Inclusive Excellence and LGBTQIA+
ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë maintains a deep commitment to fostering an environment in which all members of our community feel respected and valued, regardless of any aspect of one's identity. ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë policy and civil rights laws prohibit discrimination and harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation. The Office of Equal Opportunity is available to assist any community member with concerns or questions about bias, discrimination, or harassment.
Protecting Personal Information
The University takes seriously the care of protected personal data and its obligations under federal and state privacy laws. Relevant university policies include the FERPA Rights Disclosure policy, the Information Security policy, and the Privacy policy.
Support Resources
: Watch a recording of the forum held in Ira Allen Chapel on February 11, 2025 titled, Separation of Powers: How Executive Orders Function in Our Political Landscape.
University of Vermont Policy Index: The official source for accurate, approved, and up-to-date versions of University policies, operating procedures (UOPs), and institutional-level guidelines.
Important Campus Contacts
Student Affairs
studentaffairs@uvm.edu
(802) 656-3380
Office of General Counsel
general.counsel@uvm.edu
(802) 656-8585
ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Police Services
24/7 Assistance: (802) 656-3473
Administrative: (M-F, 8-4): (802) 656-2027
Office of International Education:
M-F 8:30 – 4:30 +1 (802) 656-4296