Tennessee Colleges Urge International Students to Return Before Trump’s Inauguration
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NASHVILLE, TN – With President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration nearing, colleges and universities, including those in Tennessee, are urging international students to return to campus before January 20. Many schools are preparing for the possibility of new travel restrictions under Trump’s second term, prompting students and officials to act now to avoid disruptions to academic plans and visa statuses.
The Impact of Trump’s Travel Bans
In 2017, Trump’s executive order blocked citizens from several predominantly Muslim countries—such as Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen—from entering the U.S., causing significant delays for students and other foreign nationals.
While the Biden administration rescinded the ban in 2021, the uncertainty around Trump’s potential return to power has international students on edge as they anticipate possible reimplementation and expansion of these policies.
Growing Concerns for International Students
International students, who make up a critical part of the U.S. academic community with over 1.1 million enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, are increasingly worried about travel disruptions.
With countries like China and India being significant sources of international students, many are preparing to return to campus early, hoping to avoid any complications that could arise due to potential restrictions.
Schools’ Response: What Students Need to Know
As the nation anticipates Trump’s return to office, the fate of international students remains uncertain.
For now, universities are urging students to take the cautious route—getting back to school before the political landscape shifts again. With so much at stake for these students’ education and future, the next few weeks will be critical in determining how they are able to navigate the changing rules around travel and immigration.
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