As a public college, Anoka-Ramsey welcomes the public to significant portions of our campuses. Some areas, however, are restricted due to privacy concerns, operational needs or safety considerations, such as classrooms in session, private employee offices, secured spaces, etc. Federal agents, including those from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) are subject to the same access restrictions as other members of the public and may not access private spaces without permission or a proper judicial warrant.
In the event federal agents arrive on campus
- Remain calm to avoid escalating a situation.
- Do not approach the agents but instead contact the Office of Public Safety, as they will be the first line of contact with agents.
- Do not attempt to physically intervene with agents.
Emergency Response Systems
Anoka-Ramsey has emergency response protocols and uses Alert Aware and the Star Alert Emergency Notification System to send emergency alert notifications based on the circumstances. All enrolled students and employees at Anoka-Ramsey are automatically registered to receive emergency alert notifications. Be sure to check your email regularly and update your notification preferences at staralertarccatc.portal.finalsiteconnect.com.
Further Resources
Know your Rights Resources (not affiliated with Anoka-Ramsey)
Immigrant Law Center of MN
Legal Rights Center
Student Support Resources
Mental Health and Basic Needs Support
Contact ARCC Counseling Services
Academic Concerns
Keep in touch with your faculty if you have concerns or personal situations that are impacting your ability to attend and/or engage in your courses. If you need assistance with any schedule adjustments or academic planning, reach out to your advisor at 763-433-1230.
Additional FAQs
Federal and State Law FAQ - Provided by Minnesota State (PDF, Jan. 2026)
Federal and State Law FAQ - Provided by Minnesota State (PDF, Nov. 2025)
Questions?
Contact Clifford Anderson, director of Public Safety at 763-433-1184.
