Undocumented students belong at UCSB!
At UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), Undocumented Student Services (USS) provides various programs, services, and resources for undocumented students (with and without DACA) and those from a mixed status family.
We work alongside campus partners to increase students' access to equitable educational opportunities to support their academic, professional, and personal growth. We believe in the power and potential of the undocumented community and are here to work with and for students so they can thrive at UCSB.
Announcements
"Arriving at UCSB, one of the first programs I got involved in was the USS Mentoring Program. I applied because coming into college as a first-gen student was challenging to navigate independently. My mentor made my experience in this program one of a kind. She was very supportive and would give me tons of resources and connections. She is also a researcher and inspired me to do human rights-related research next year. In addition, whenever I would feel conflicted in college, it was nice knowing that I was a part of a program that would guide me and have my back. Most importantly, being a part of this program gave me a sense of belonging at UCSB and the confidence to get more involved in this new community. I also enjoyed going to the socials held for us because it was my way of making new friends who shared the same experiences as me, especially in my first year of college. The socials also allowed me to talk with other mentors who gave me much-needed advice on succeeding in college and enjoying my time here. Ultimately, I enjoyed being a part of the USS Mentoring Program because of its welcoming and resourceful atmosphere."
-1st year student
"This past year, I participated in the UndocuGrap Prep program where I learned about the different types of materials needed depending on the graduate degree goals. We received a resource sheet containing all the graduate programs offered in both the UC and CSU system. Furthermore, I formed a community with other participants, as we all shared common obstacles to apply for a graduate degree. The UndocuGrad Prep program taught us how to compose an email to ask for letters of recommendation, gave us a schedule over the winter break to stay organized with our application materials and helped us create a portfolio to share potential recommenders and inform them about our accomplishments. With the guidance of USS, we were able to construct an application that is competitive to continue our education in graduate school and helped me to get accepted in top universities that are recognized worldwide."
-4th year student
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