Dear USP Students,
Welcome to Summer 2026! The Undocumented Community Resource Center (in the Student Center) is open Mondays through Thursdays 10am-3pm. Come to the center to study, grab snacks, and be in community! Staff is available 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday in hybrid modality.
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!
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Academic Counseling Appointments
Have questions about your transition to college, courses, financial aid, or other things? Make an academic counseling appointment to get your questions answered and get connected to resources.
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Additional Academic Counseling Resources
Emergency GrantUSP provides limited funding to students needing general or housing-related financial assistance. The Spring 2026 Emergency Grant Application will open Thursday, February 26 through Thursday, April 30th or until funds are exhausted. Learn more about the USP Emergency Grant and access the application here. Please contact uspgrants@berkeley.edu for support. |
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Financial Aid Advising with Catherine CustodioIn 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 summer with your financial aid questions! Book an appointment with Catherine hereNote: 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 WorkshopsPlease follow us on Instagram (@calundocu) for workshop dates and details. |
Let's Talk/Drop-InLet'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:
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Dr. Diana Peña (she/they)USP Psychologist & Mental Health CoordinatorDiana's Confidential Voicemail: (510) 664-7483 |
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Dr. Bianca Barrios-Montoya (she/her)USP PsychologistBianca'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.
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.
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Jessica Mena Flores (she/her/ella)Undocumented Graduate Student Specialist, Office for Graduate DiversityEmail: menafloresj@berkeley.eduRead about UndocuGrad resources here |
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