Community Powers
DACA and undocumented students experience unique challenges when pursuing educational opportunities and employment. Undocumented students have concerns about employment barriers and their immigration status being discovered. DACA students are under constant threat of their benefits being rescinded. These communities are dedicated to educational attainment and contributing to the workforce. Berkeley Career Engagement is committed to supporting your professional success regardless of citizenship, immigration and/or work authorization status. Below are resources to help maximize your career potential.
Campus Community Resources
On-Campus Job Opportunities
- Transcending Beyond Berkeley Fellowship (TBB)
- Undocumented Student Program (USP) Internship
- Undocumented Student Program Peer Academic Counselor (USP PAC)
Legal Support
Offices & Student Organizations
- Berkeley Graduate Division – Undocumented Graduate Student Resources
- Rising Immigrant Scholars through Education (R.I.S.E)
- Undocumented Students Program (USP)
- View more identity based student organizations
Career Planning Resources
Independent Contracting & Entrepreneurship
- Applying for an ITIN [VIDEO]
- Applying for an ITIN [PDF]
- Generating Income Through Entrepreneurship – Immigrants Rising [VIDEO]
- Income Generation Options for Undocumented Students [PDF]
Graduate and Professional School Planning
- DREAM Bar Association
- Life After College Guide
- Pre-Health Dreamers (PHD)
- Resources on Financial Aid and Scholarships
- State Laws & Policies on Access to Higher Education for Immigrants
- Tuition and Financial Aid Equity for Undocumented Students