UCSD Undocumented Student Services

To our students and community:

With ICE presence at airports, please review your rights, travel prepared, and lean on available support. UC San Diego students can email us your questions and concerns at [email protected] for support. ❤️

In honor of Veterans Week, join Undocumented Student Services and the Student Veterans Resource Center for Understanding Military Pathways for Mixed-Status Families.

Learn about the benefits and processes available for U.S. citizens with mixed-status families considering military-related immigration pathways.

🖥️ This event will be held via Zoom webinar to ensure attendee privacy.
📝 Registration is required. Link in bio! 
📍Open to all UC San Diego students, staff, and faculty.
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

Now more than ever, it’s important for our community to be prepared for the unexpected. 💛

Join Undocumented Student Services and Student Legal Services to learn how to create a Family Preparedness Plan that helps protect your loved ones and connects you with legal resources.

🖥️ This event will be held via Zoom webinar to ensure attendee privacy.
📝 Registration is required.
📍Open to all UC San Diego students, staff, and faculty.
🔗 Link in our Linktree!

✨ We want to hear from you! ✨

Undocumented grad students — help us shape workshops that meet your needs this year! 💬

Complete our short survey by Nov. 7 for a chance to win an Owala water bottle 💧

🔗 Survey in our Linktree!!

Hello Tritons! Our virtual legal office hours are back to provide direct access to our attorney and paralegal.

When:
Tuesdays 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Fridays: 11:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Zoom link can also be found in linktree!

🌸 Wellness Wednesdays are back! 🌸

Take a break, get creative, and recharge between classes with our weekly DIY activities!

✨ Week 2: Gimp Lanyard
🪵 Week 4: Wooden Coasters
🔘 Week 6: Buttons
💡 Week 8: Lava Lamp

📍 USS Space, SSC 5th Floor, Room 555
🕑 12PM – 1PM

Oh, and we’ll have some food too! 😉 First come, first serve. Come craft, relax, and connect with friends. ALL ARE WELCOME!! See you there! 💚

📣 Calling all UCSD undocumented graduate students!

The Graduate Student Stipend is here to help support your journey to graduation! 🎓 This fund is designed to assist students with the greatest financial need so you can focus on your retention, timely graduation, and overall success at UC San Diego. 💙

Eligibility (must meet all):
✔️ Currently enrolled in a UC San Diego graduate or professional program for the academic year you apply (UCSD Extended Studies students are not eligible)
✔️ Ineligible for federal financial aid (e.g., Pell Grants, Direct Loans)
✔️ AB 540 California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption
✔️ California Dream Act (CADAA) Application on file
✔️ Demonstrated financial need
✔️ Must not complete program before aid is disbursed (we can’t provide aid if you’ve already graduated)

📝 How to Apply: Visit our Linktree for details & to apply → linktr.ee/UCSDundoc
🗓️ Deadline: November 9, 2025 | 11:59 PM
Questions? Email us at [email protected] ✨

🌟 Welcome new and continuing students!

We’re so excited to start this academic year with you and want to remind you of our Hours of Operation here at Undocumented Student Services (USS).

📍 You can find us at the Student Services Center (SSC), 5th Floor, Unit 555.
🕘 We’re open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed on holidays).

Whether you’re stopping by for resources, support, a quiet space to study, or just to say hi 👋, our doors are open and we’re here for YOU. 💙

Let’s make this year a meaningful one! See you soon at USS! ✨

IMPORTANT CLOSURE NOTICE 🚨

August 27-29:
Our physical space will be closed for intern orientation and training. Professional staff will be available remotely for support.

September 1:
Our space and team will be unavailable in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.