Harvard Kennedy School's backup plan for banned international students

• International students from more than 100 countries make up 59% of the Kennedy School's enrollment.

Driving the news: The public policy school will offer an online coursework option for affected international students if they can't access the Cambridge campus.

• The University of Toronto is partnering with Harvard for returning students seeking in-person instruction.
• The Kennedy School would run three annual in-person events outside the U.S. for remote learners to attend.

Yes, but: Students would need to get Canadian visa applications in order by mid-July for the Toronto option.

Zoom in: The Toronto workaround would have students enroll as non-degree participants at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, then receive Harvard degrees upon completion.

Catch up quick: Federal courts have issued preliminary injunctions blocking the Trump administration from banning students from entering the U.S. and revoking Harvard's ability to certify international student certifications.

• The Department of Homeland Security has given Harvard until Friday to comply with federal documentation requests.

The bottom line: Harvard is preparing for a lengthy fight with the White House over international students and is taking steps to let enrollees continue their studies.