CU Anschutz Federal Transition Updates

Steps to Take If Contacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Campus

• Remain Calm and Professional
  • Stay composed to avoid escalating the situation
• Request Identification and Documentation
  • Politely ask for the ICE agent's:
    • Name and identification number
    • Agency affiliation
• Direct ICE Agents to the Appropriate Contact
  • Inform the officer that you are not obstructing their process but that you are required to contact CUPD and wait for their instructions
    • Phone: 303-724-4444 (24/7)
• If you are a non-U.S. Citizen and have valid immigration papers, you should show them if an immigration agent requests them. More information is available here.

Information for Concerned International Students, Scholars, and Employees

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus values our international students, scholars, and employees and how they enrich our community. We are aware that some students and exchange visitors across the nation have had their visas revoked unexpectedly. We understand the anxiety these actions may cause for those directly impacted and their families as well as our international community.

Our Office of International Affairs assists international students, scholars and employees, but the university does not make visa decisions, and we do not have information related to those decisions. Should an international student, scholar or employee be notified of a visa revocation, they should immediately contact International Student and Scholar Services and their respective Embassy.

Statement from UCHealth on GAC | Feb. 5, 2025

UCHealth respects the important, private relationship between a patient and their provider, and we support adults’ rights to make informed decisions about their own health care. We also have a responsibility to ensure that our organization complies with all applicable laws and regulations so we can continue to provide excellent medical care for our patients.

UCHealth’s practice has been to only allow gender-affirming surgeries for appropriate patients who are 18 or older. As a result of the recent executive order regarding gender affirming care and funding for health care providers, gender affirming surgical services at UCHealth facilities will now only be available for patients age 19 and older. In addition, for the purpose of gender affirming care, the specific medical therapies outlined in the executive order will now only be available for patients age 19 and older.

We know these changes may be challenging, especially for 18-year-old patients previously approved for gender affirming care, and behavioral health support services will be available to help support our patients as they navigate these changes.