Immigration Resources & Support

Stockton provides resources for all students, faculty, and staff regardless of immigration status. The university, to the fullest extent permitted by law, protects the identity and information of all members of our community.

Federal Agents on Campus

  • Federal authorities, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are not restricted from being on campus. If you see them, your first point of contact should always be the Stockton University Police Department at 609-652-4390.
  • SUPD will serve as the University’s point of contact to meet with and respond to the federal authorities to determine their purpose on campus, verify their credentials, and in conjunction with the Office of General Counsel, review necessary legal documents to access the campus. Employees should not accept the service of a warrant or subpoena and if presented with documents should immediately contact the SUPD at 609-652-4390.
  • As a public institution, Stockton’s public spaces are open to the general population. However, residential dormitories are subject to laws that protect privacy and security by limiting who, when, and for what purpose individuals are allowed access. Federal authorities are not allowed into residential dormitories without a valid warrant. Since the determination of whether a campus location is public or nonpublic is based on legal standards, employees should immediately contact the SUPD at 609-652-4390 if federal authorities access ANY area on the University campus.
  • The SUPD maintains and is trained on policies and procedures that are in accordance with New Jersey Attorney General Directive 2018-6, known as the Immigrant Trust Directive. The Directive “limits the types of voluntary assistance that New Jersey’s law enforcement officers may provide to federal immigration authorities.”

Students

  • The University does not track whether students are undocumented.
  • Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the University will not release information about students unless required by law or court action.
  • The Office of General Counsel serves as the primary contact for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students concerned about their educational situations and coordinates with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and other offices as needed. All counseling services are confidential, as explicitly stated on Stockton’s website.
  • The University provides appropriate legal support and services to Stockton students based on their immigration status.
  • Immigration status is not a factor in student housing decisions. Residential Life has standard operating procedures in place regarding requested information or access to the residence halls. Contact Steven.Radwanski@stockton.edu for any housing questions or concerns.

  • Undocumented students, including those classified as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students are not eligible for any type of federal student aid. However, eligible students could be considered for state and/or institutional and private financial aid/scholarship programs. Please visit the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

Study Abroad

  • Faculty and students who participate in Study Abroad programs must be aware that they travel outside the United States at their own risk. The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) provides assistance to faculty and students prior to departure from the United States. OGE does not provide legal or other assistance with the return to the United States.
  • OGE advises that undocumented students should not travel abroad.

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