The 6th annual Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW), October 17-22, 2022, is a system-wide campaign highlighting the importance of supporting undocumented students at California Community Colleges. During the week, students, faculty, staff, and allies are encouraged to advocate for legislation providing a pathway to citizenship and permanent protection from deportation for undocumented students.

Undocumented Student Action Week is supported statewide by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, the Community College League of California, the Foundation for California Community Colleges, Immigrants Rising, and the Student Senate for California Community Colleges. The following webinars will provide additional support and information for undocumented students, faculty, and staff at California's community colleges.

Campus Activities

Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 10 am - 11 am
Immigration Policy-What is it, and where do we stand? Lauren Heidbrink, Ph.D. CSULB, Associate Professor of Human Development. Cut through media sound bites as Dr. Heidbrink provides insight into her research to better understand immigration policy, the politics of representation, its impact, and challenges over time.
- Location: LAC, Building M, Room 114.

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 4 pm - 5 pm Migrations, borders, and identity: A discussion with Dr. Paloma Villegas. Associate Professors of Sociology, CSUSB. Dr. Villegas, a formerly undocumented student, is a multidisciplinary artist whose work focuses on the intersections of migrant illegalization, borders, race, and gender. From Mexico to the Bay Area, to Toronto, Canada, and back to California.
- Click here for Zoom Registration.

Student Activities

Monday, October 17, | 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Undocumented Student Conversation with FUEL-CSULB Partnership. Connect with university student leaders from CSULB and learn about university life, campus involvement, and the power of networking.
- Location: LAC, P113
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm DREAM Services Open House. Come by and learn about support services for undocumented students and connect with campus allies. Refreshments will be provided.
- Location: Social Justice Intercultural Center, LAC, Lower Level E Building
- Lunch will be provided

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. UndocU 101. Join Mt. Sac to learn about essential resources for the undocumented community. Example topics include: how to open a bank account, get an ITIN, apply for an ID or license, obtain a consulate ID card, and more. Bring your question to Wisdom Thursday: Meeting Zoom Link.

Statewide Webinars

Webinar dates and topics

Additional Resources

Free Legal Services: Students, staff, and faculty can access free immigration consultations at no cost

Undocumented Students Support E-Handbook
Read the latest DACA updates from the National Immigration Law Center
Staff & Faculty Resource Guide
Federal Policy Priorities

Long Beach City College Land Acknowledgment Statement for LBCC

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence in the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We recognize the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.