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Supporting Undocumented & Mixed-Status Students

At San José 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

  • • 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.

    •&²Ô²ú²õ±è;︱National Immigration Law Center

    • ︱Higher Ed Immigration Portal

    •&²Ô²ú²õ±è;︱Higher Ed Immigration Portal

    • ︱Immigrants Rising

    • ︱Immigrants Rising

    • ︱California State University

    • ︱studentaid.gov

    • ︱Pre Health Dreamers

    • ︱ Campaign for College Opportunity

    • ︱CA Attorney General

• Expanding Educational Opportunities & Institutional Support

  • • ︱Higher Ed Immigration Portal

    • ︱Higher Ed Immigration Portal

    • 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

  • • 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.

    • : Empowering educators to build asset-based, authentic collaborations with immigrant students and their families.︱The Immigrant Learning Center

    • : 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︱Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library at San José State University

    • : 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.︱UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center

• Training and Professional Development for Educators

  • • ︱NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising 

    •&²Ô²ú²õ±è;U︱NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

    •&²Ô²ú²õ±è; [On-Demand Virtual Training] ︱The Immigrant Learning Center

    • [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.︱The Immigrant Learning Center

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

    •&²Ô²ú²õ±è; 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.︱Californians Together

    • CSU-Becoming an Ally to the Undocumented Community [Online Training]: The California State University (CSU) is committed to ensuring access to educational opportunities and promoting a sense of belonging for all students, regardless of their immigration status. As part of the commitment, the Chancellor’s Office, in collaboration with the Dream Centers and students developed a systemwide training course entitled, CSU-Becoming an Ally to the Undocumented Community. The training course was developed to increase awareness and understanding of undocumented and mix-status student issues. The course will explain key concepts, foster a culturally responsive pedagogy approach in the classroom and provide resources to support students. This course is available on the CSU Learn and CSU Bridge Training Portals. CSU administrators, faculty, and staff, including student employees, benefit from becoming an UndocuAlly. Logging into your CSU Learn or CSU Bridge portal is the first step to becoming a CSU UndocuAlly for undocumented and mix-status students. Course Name: CSU-Becoming an Ally to the Undocumented Community / Activity Code: undocually

    • ︱Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration