Undocumented Students Student Life
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An estimated 65,000 undocumented students graduate from the nation’s high schools per year. In California, 25,000 graduate from high school, with fewer than 7,000 going on to a community college and lower enrollment figures going on to a UC and CSU system (Perez, W., 2009, p. xxv; Perez, Z. J., 2014; www.naspa.org). Undocumented students are consumed with emotions that cannot be shared to just anyone on campus. Inclusive of those emotions, are students’ pre-arrival experience rooted in family advice that firmly shape their experience at the university. Undocumented students are urged to connect immediately with the Undocumented Student Services Center.
Resources or Tips for Your Student
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Connect with and visit the Undocumented Student Services Center, 5th floor of Student Services Center.
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Visit the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to share emotions and feelings of adjusting to UC San Diego.
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Always ask questions to learn about eligibility for work on campus, financial aid, and study abroad.
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Identify staff or faculty who can be mentors to help you navigate the campus and be successful. It helps to enlarge a network of peer support.
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