Sanctions & Embargoes

Syria

The U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) administers U.S. sanctions against Syria and other countries. There are serious penalties for violations. The University has a strong commitment to its academic mission, which must be balanced with the obligation to comply with U.S. law. This guide outlines activities that can be lawfully conducted in the context of academic collaboration with citizens of Syria.

This guidance is intended to provide faculty with a framework for lawful and unlawful ac