Spring 2025 Services

Dear USP Students,

Welcome to Spring 2025! The Undocumented Community Resource Center (180 Cesar Chavez) is open Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come to the center to study, grab snacks, and be in community!

We are excited to continue providing various services, resources, workshops and opportunities for you. Go to our Events Calendar and follow us on Instagram (@calundocu) to stay in touch about events taking place throughout the semester. See you soon!

Have questions about academics, residency, financial aid, housing, and more? Make an appointment to meet with our academic counseling staff!

Camille Roxas (she/they)

USP Counselor/TBB Fellowship Coordinator

Email: camille.s@berkeley.edu

Book an appointment with Camille

Marcos Ramos (he/him)

TRIO SSS Academic Achievement Counselor

Email: macramos@berkeley.edu

Book an appointment with Marcos

Peer Academic Counselors

USP Peer Academic Counselors (PACs) are current undergraduates who serve as student-to-student advisors. PACs can support students with questions about classes, finding resources, and building community on campus.

Students can schedule an appointment to meet with a PAC. Our Spring 2025 PAC Advising Hours will begin on the week of January 21 - 24 and will be available until the last week of instruction for the term.

To book an appointment with our PACs, please vist: https://tinyurl.com/usp-pacs-sp25

Students can also email our PACs with any questions: usp-pacs@berkeley.edu

Additional Academic Counseling Resources

Emergency Grant & USP Scholarship

USP provides limited funding to students needing general or housing-related financial assistance. The Spring 2025 Emergency Grant application will be open from March 14 - May 2, or once funds are exhausted.

Please contact uspgrants@berkeley.edu for support.

Financial Aid Advising with Catherine Custodio

In light of the shifting political climate and its potential impact on financial resources for undocumented students, we are excited to announce that FASO Counselor, Catherine Custodio, will be available to support you throughout this Spring 2025 semester with your financial aid questions!

To book an appointment with Catherine, please visit:
https://faso-usp-catherine.youcanbook.me/

Note: Appointment availability is subject to change.

If you have any immediate financial aid questions or are unavailable during Catherine’s appointment times, please feel free to contact Catherine directly at ccustodio@berkeley.edu. Make sure to include your Student ID Number in any email communications.

Wellness Workshops

Please follow us on Instagram (@calundocu) for workshop dates and details.

Let's Talk/Drop-In

Let's Talk is a casual consult with a licensed mental health provider, which can help you explore resources and discuss how counseling might be helpful. Click here to reserve a 25-minute consult slot.

Note: Let's Talk is not appropriate for students needing urgent help or in the middle of a crisis. Please call CAPS at (510) 642-9494 to speak with a same-day advice counselor.

If you are needing help when CAPS is closed, please call the after-hours crisis line at (855) 817-5667.

Scheduled Appointments

Individual appointments will continue to be offered in-person and virtually (i.e., phone or Zoom). To schedule an appointment, please call:

Dr. Diana Peña (she/they)

USP Psychologist & Mental Health Coordinator

Diana's Confidential Voicemail: (510) 664-7483

Dr. Bianca Barrios-Montoya (she/her)

USP Psychologist

Bianca's Confidential Voicemail: (510) 664-5342

The East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) is the legal service provider for USP. EBCLC provides free legal support and resources about immigration law to undocumented UC Berkeley students and, when possible, their undocumented family members.

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Current Clients of EBCLC

If EBCLC is assisting you with a pending immigration application, please reach out to your caseworker directly regarding any questions or concerns.

Read more about Current Clients of EBCLC

General Consultations

All new and returning clients should schedule an appointment through our online booking system following these instructions. When you sign up for a consultation, you may indicate your preference for a consultation by Zoom, phone, or in person at our Adeline St. office. If your matter is urgent, please note the reason for urgency and any deadlines when you sign up for a consultation, and we will contact you to move up your...

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Legal Updates

DACA renewal processing times have increased recently, and it is not uncommon for renewals to be pending for 4-5 months. We advise students who need to renew their DACA to contact us at least 6 months prior to expiration. The Biden administration recently announced policies that may benefit those seeking an...

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Undocumented students in graduate and professional degree programs are welcome to utilize the Inclusive Excellence Hub, a supportive space within the Office for Graduate Diversity open to all graduate students. Additionally, they can access services offered by the Undocumented Student Program, including immigration legal support, mental health resources, and financial assistance. For more information or to join the UndocuGrads student listserv, please contact Jessica Mena Flores, Program Administrator for Undocumented Graduate Student Success.

Jessica Mena Flores (she/her/ella)

Undocumented Graduate Student Specialist, Office for Graduate Diversity

Email: menafloresj@berkeley.edu

Read about UndocuGrad resources here

Office Hours with Our Diversity Community Fellows

Are you interested in learning about Graduate School? Our Diversity Community Fellows are here to support you!

Valentina Flores

Diversity Community Fellow

Jurisprudence and Social Policy Ph.D. Program

Click here to meet with Valentina

Orisi Lalabalavu

Transcending Beyond Berkeley Graduate Student Fellow

Master student in Public Health Policy & Management

Click here to meet with Orisi

Nadia Rojas

Diversity Community Fellow

Public Health DrPH

Click here to meet with Nadia