SEATTLE — The University of Washington said the visas of five current students and four recent graduates in post-graduation training were canceled by the federal government without prior notice to the university or the students.

University officials said in a statement that there was no indication the visas were canceled due to activism or other protected free speech. They also said they were unaware of any immigration officials coming to UW campuses in connection with the visas.

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The university said on Monday that it will continue to support and provide the resources needed for the students to succeed.

“We are deeply concerned about the well-being of these students and graduates and are working to support them. International students and scholars are essential and valued members of our University, and they contribute immensely to our community, state, and nation,” the statement said.

The school said the federal government’s Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) shows the cancellations were due to an immigration status violation, but no further details were provided.

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In such situations, a UW campus’ international student services office would quickly contact the affected students to provide them with resources such as legal services, and mental health and academic support.

School officials said they have been checking SEVIS records daily because the federal government is not telling universities about students’ status changes.

In February, dozens of demonstrators rallied on UW's Seattle campus to protest immigration arrests and detentions happening in western Washington and called for protections for migrant students on campus.