Supporting Undocumented & Mixed-Status Students

At San Jos矇 State University, we believe that all students, regardless of their immigration status, deserve access to a safe, supportive, and empowering educational environment. As faculty and staff, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by creating inclusive, supportive environments across campus.

This page serves as a resource hub for faculty, advisors, and staff seeking to better understand the experiences of undocumented and mixed-status students and access practical tools to support their success and well-being. Whether you're looking for quick actions you can take, training opportunities, or deeper learning, this page is designed to help you take informed, compassionate steps in your role.

5 Actions Faculty & Advisors Can Take [pdf]

Resources for Educators

Legal & Policy Basics

State and Federal Policies:

���&紳莉莽梯;California is classified as a Comprehensive Access state in terms of inclusive in-state tuition and state financial aid policies for undocumented students.  tracts state policies for undocumented students on in-state tuition, state financial aid, professional and occupational licensure, and driver licenses.

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�CA Attorney General

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�Pre Health Dreamers

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�California State University

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�studentaid.gov

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�&紳莉莽梯;Campaign for College Opportunity

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�National Immigration Law Center

Data Privacy & Security

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�Higher Ed Immigration Portal

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�Higher Ed Immigration Portal

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�Immigrants Rising

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�Immigrants Rising

Expanding Educational Opportunities & Institutional Support

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��� Professional Development Resources for Undocumented Students: Explore resources designed to empower undocumented students in their academic and professional journey, including information on state policies, licensing, background checks, income options, and resume building. Check back for updates.

Inclusive Teaching & Migration Education

���&紳莉莽梯;: This toolkit is designed for educators to provide inclusive systems of support for undocumented, immigrant, and refugee students and families with clear and highly practical models. Created in collaboration with educators from Santa Clara County. 

���&紳莉莽梯;: This resource provides essential readings and data on immigration, undocumented students, and their experiences in higher education, covering topics like policy, institutional support, financial aid, mental health, academic engagement, and diversity.儭�UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center

���&紳莉莽梯; leverages schools and other educational spaces to promote knowledge, understanding, and lifelong habits of mind among immigrant and non-immigrant youth in a world of migration and demographic change.

���&紳莉莽梯;: Empowering educators to build asset-based, authentic collaborations with immigrant students and their families.儭�The Immigrant Learning Center

���&紳莉莽梯;: Comprehensive resource designed to support research and education on immigration-related topics. It offers a curated selection of materials, including books, articles, statistics, policies, laws, and multimedia resources, to provide a multifaceted understanding of immigration issues儭�Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library at San Jos矇 State University

Training and Professional Development for Educators

���&紳莉莽梯;91做厙 UndocuAdvocate Roundtables bring together campus and community panelists to share strategies for supporting students impacted by immigration.  serves as a living archive where faculty and staff can access session recordings, notes, and key takeaways to strengthen advising, teaching, and student success practices. You must have an 91做厙 email account to access this document.

���&紳莉莽梯;CSULearn Trainings to Support the Undocumented Community (download the flier [pdf])

 *NEW* : provides guidance to students staff and employees on responding to immigration enforcement and offers strategies to foster a supportive and safe campus environment for immigrant and undocumented communities. 

: This training aims to identify, educate, and support allies by creating awareness of the current laws and legislation surrounding the undocumented student population and mixed-status families.

���&紳莉莽梯; [On-Demand Virtual Training] 儭�The Immigrant Learning Center

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising 

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

��� [On-Demand Virtual Training]: Family involvement is crucial for student achievement, but immigrant families frequently encounter obstacles such as language barriers, cultural differences, and unfamiliarity with school systems. This webinar focuses on effective, culturally aware approaches to build stronger partnerships between schools and immigrant families.儭�The Immigrant Learning Center

���: This  resource is designed to help higher education practitioners refine their language and communication strategies.儭�Immigrants Rising

���&紳莉莽梯; This project began in 2017 as a response to growing hostility toward immigrants and shifting policies. Its mission is to help create inclusive, secure learning spaces for all students and to provide support specifically for immigrant students across California's Pre K���12 schools.儭�Californians Together

���&紳莉莽梯;儭�Presidents��� Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration

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