Guidance on outside law enforcement on campus: Our way of proceeding

Grounded in our Catholic, Jesuit mission, our Marquette University community strives to be a learning environment where people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives are welcomed and valued. This includes working alongside our students, faculty and staff through times of uncertainty and reaffirming our shared call to care for one another. We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and productive environment for all members of our community and protecting the privacy and legal rights of our students, faculty, and staff under the law.

If outside (non-Marquette) law enforcement comes to campus and/or requests access to campus facilities, students or student records, it has always been Marquette's policy to contact the Marquette University Police Department (414) 288-1911 and ask the outside law enforcement official to wait until an MUPD officer arrives, or direct them to the MUPD office at 749 N. 16th St.

Do not:

• Physically block or interfere with outside law enforcement's entry/enforcement action.
• Provide student information, particularly that which is protected by FERPA.
• Spread rumors or unverified information regarding outside law enforcement activities.

For more information on your rights and available resources, visit this online guide.

Risk mitigation when engaging with outside (non-MUPD) law enforcement

The university recommends the following for all members of the Marquette community, all the time:

• Carry your MUID card and identification at all times.

• Keep vehicle licenses, tags and registration current.
• Lawful permanent residents should carry their form I-551 (green card).
• Nonimmigrants should carry a copy of their Form I-94 admissions record or a valid EAD card as evidence of their immigration registration.
• F and J visa holders should carry a copy of their Form I-94 admissions record or a valid EAD card as well as a copy of their I-20 or DS-2019.
• Avoid unnecessary risks, especially near large gatherings or protests.
• In any situation that involves concerns for physical safety or immediate danger, call the Marquette University Police Department emergency line, (414) 288-1911 (on campus 8-1911).

If engaging with external law enforcement:

• Be prepared to present your MUID card and identification at all times.
• Stay calm and respectful if approached; cooperate with instructions and know your rights.

Campus spaces

Many areas of the university and facilities on campus are private and are not open to the public, including those that require a MUID or key for access. If a non-MUPD law enforcement official requests access to a campus facility, building or any portion of the campus in which public access is restricted by a front desk, key or access card at the time of the request, and they are NOT accompanied by an MUPD officer, the employee or department receiving this request must immediately contact MUPD and inform them of such a request.

Some areas on our campus are open to the public, such as public sidewalks, parking structures and public lobbies. Outside law enforcement officers are generally authorized by law to enter public spaces without any special permission from the university. 

International student support

The Office of International Education will continue to monitor all F-1 and J-1 student records through regular audits of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to support our students and scholars and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

The best way to avoid immigration status risk is to be sure to maintain your F or J status by knowing and following the F or J regulations. Visit the OIE website for a summary of the F regulations and related Marquette forms and procedures, as well as a summary of the J regulations and related Marquette forms and procedures. Contact OIE with questions about these regulations.

More information and resources for international students and scholars is available online.

Civic engagement and freedom of expression

As reinforced in the mission-based freedom of expression statement, Marquette genuinely "needs community members to explore, discuss, and vigorously debate ideas, both in and out of the classroom." 

Visit the Marquette Today homepage for these regularly updated resources:

• Students, faculty and staff: Legal rights, resources and support
• International students and scholars: Updates, legal resources, travel guidance