Creating Belonging for Undocumented Students
Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) Purpose
The purpose of Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) at NOCE is to provide support, resources, and learning opportunities to our undocumented student population. Through this districtwide week-long campaign, we aim to foster a welcoming environment for all students regardless of their immigration status. Grads to Be Programs staff at Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuation Education (NOCE) have combined efforts to provide the NOCCCD community with this year’s USAW. You can register for our events below.
At the state level, this is the 7th year an Undocumented Student Action Week is held. During the week of October 16-20, 2020, California’s community colleges are encouraged to engage in advocacy and support efforts in solidarity with undocumented students throughout the state.
If you are interested in events held state-wide, please visit the Community College League of California website for more information.
Click on the events below for more information!
2023 Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) Events
Monday, October 16, 2023
- Fullerton College’s Grads to Be: Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) Kick-Off (In-Person)
- Know Your Rights Presented by CHIRLA (Virtual)
- NOCE Grads to Be USAW Kick-off! (In-Person)
- Evening with Rafael Augustin (In-Person)
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- DACA and Immigration Updates Presented by CHIRLA (Virtual)
- Know Your Rights Presented by Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD) (Virtual)
- Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression as an Undocumented Student Facilitated by M. Noemi Vidal (Virtual)
- Systems of Higher Education in California Presented by Anacany Torres (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- AB 540: Learn How You Can Qualify and Go to College Presented by Marcela Mendoza (In-Person)
- Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression as an Undocumented Student Facilitated by M. Noemi Vidal (Virtual)
- Brushes and Butterflies (In-Person)
- What’s Going On with DACA and Advance Parole (Virtual)
- “Documented” Film Screening (In-Person)
- “Yellow Rose” Film Screening (In-Person)
- AB 540: Learn How You Can Qualify and Go to College Presented by Marcela Mendoza (In-Person)
Thursday, October 19, 2023
- Grads to Be and CHIRLA Resource Tables (In-Person)
- Transferring to the UC as an Undocumented Student (In-Person & Virtual)
- Know Your Rights Presented by CARECEN Legal Team (In-Person & Virtual)
- Pursue Your Business Dreams Presented by CIELO (Virtual)