Spring 2025 Services | Undocumented Student Program

Fall 2025 Services

Dear USP Students,

Welcome to Fall 2025! The Undocumented Community Resource Center (Cesar Chavez) is open Mondays through Thursdays 10am-5pm and Fridays 10am-3pm. 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!

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 and class schedules, general financial aid, finding/connecting to resources, and building community on campus.

For the fall semester, PACs are available for 30-minute appointments--schedule your appointment here! When booking an appointment, please indicate whether you'd like to meet in person or via Zoom.

PAC availability is as follows:

Francis: Monday 2-5pm; Wednesday 10am-12pm

Kevin: Tuesday 10am-12pm; Thursday 10am-12pm; Friday 12-2pm

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

Liliana Iglesias (she/her/ella)

Director

liglesias@berkeley.edu

Meet with Lili

Additional Academic Counseling Resources

Emergency Grant & USP Scholarship

USP provides limited funding to students needing general or housing-related financial assistance. The Fall 2025 Summer Emergency Grant Application will open early October.

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 summer 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...

Read more about General Consultations

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! View all Diversity Community Fellows here.

Undocumented Student Program

Fall 2025 Services

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