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Immigration Response and Resources on Campus
FAQ's: Responding to Federal Immigration Enforcement
Will University Police collaborate with federal immigration officers?
Cal Poly police will not assist in immigration enforcement actions or inquire about immigration status. CPPD only responds to prevent injuries or property damage during such immigration related activities.
Can we prevent immigration officers from entering campus?
Cal Poly public areas are accessible to immigration officers. However, entry to restricted spaces like residence halls and offices require a judicial warrant unless consent is given.
What should you do if approached by an immigration officer?
Verify the legality of any warrant presented and contact your supervisor. For entry to restricted areas, a judicial warrant is required. Contact campus police at 805-756-2281 or 911 in an emergency. It is within your right to say “I need to consult with my supervisor or University Counsel for assistance."
Are international students at a higher risk?
International students must comply with Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulations but otherwise have the same privacy protections as other students. Direct any information requests to the International Center staff.
How do we handle requests for student or employee records?
Personal and identifiable information is protected under various privacy laws. A valid subpoena is required for federal officers to access such records. It is within your right to say “I need to consult with my supervisor or University Counsel before disclosing any information.”
Where can students, staff or faculty seek legal advice/information regarding immigration status?
Direct them to the Immigration Legal Defense team, who provides immigration legal services, education and outreach to students, staff, faculty, and their families as well as recent alumni, at each campus free of charge.
Key Points
- Cal Poly does not engage with federal immigration enforcement without judicial warrants.
- Employee and student privacy is protected; only specific, legally supported requests for information can be honored.
- Support resources and legal assistance are available for students and staff regarding immigration issues.
View/Download the Information Above in PDF Form
Access the frequently asked questions from above in PDF form, available in English and Spanish.
For more detailed information on CSU guidelines and policies, visit: bit.ly/CSUFederalImmigrationEnforcementActionsFAQ
Immigration Legal Defense
The CSU Higher Education Immigration Legal Services Project provides immigration legal services, education and outreach to students, students, staff, faculty, and their families as well as recent alumni, at each campus free of charge.
All Immigration Legal Defense services are free and confidential. Services include the following:
- detained and non-detained deportation (court) defense,
- DACA applications and renewals,
- family petitions,
- U and T visas,
- VAWA,
- asylum,
- and applications for lawful permanent resident status and citizenship.
| info@ild.org | |
| Appointments | Book an Appointment with ILD |
| Dream Center Partnership | https://dreamcenter.calpoly.edu/LegalServices |
Cal Poly Dream Center
The Dream Center was built on the foundational values of activism, community, education, and empowerment. The Dream Center aspires to construct an equitable space on campus that continuously uplifts, empowers, and defends the undocumented student voices at Cal Poly. As such, the Dream Center is committed to establishing resources and programming that promotes the academic, professional, and personal development and success of all undocumented students, mixed status families, and allies at Cal Poly.
| Coordinator Email | guevaraj@calpoly.edu |
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805 UndocuFund
The 805UndocuFund Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) offers direct financial relief to undocumented and mixed-status families residing in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties impacted by immigration enforcement—including those currently in deportation proceedings or whose loved ones have already been deported. By addressing urgent financial needs, the EAF ensures families can stay together, access vital services, and navigate unimaginable hardship with the support they deserve.
In addition, the 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network is a community-led initiative that provides support and resources to undocumented individuals and families facing immigration enforcement actions across the previously mentioned counties. Their trained volunteers respond to reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, offering legal observation, know-your-rights education, and immediate assistance to affected individuals.
| info@805undocufund.org | |
| Phone | (805) 200-8471 |
SLO County UndocuSupport
UndocuSupport strives to meet the basic needs of immigrant families to allow them to be healthy and thrive in the challenging environment of disproportionate impacts of disasters and beyond, layered over years of systemic racism.
UndocuSupport seeks to improve access to basic health and social services, and provide support to allow families to work, attend school, and care for children.
| UndocuSupport@cfsloco.org | |
| Phone | (805) 543-2323 |
Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success
The Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success (CCC-USS) is a collective of advocates and educators that challenges anti-immigrant and oppressive ideologies, institutional practices, and everyday actions that threaten undocumented and vulnerable communities.
| ccc.undocu@gmail.com |
Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success Website ›
CSU System Resources for Undocumented Students
The CSU offers Resources for Undocumented Students:
- DACA Updates
- Legal Support
- Campus Support
- Admissions Process
- Financial Aid
- Residency for Tuition Purposes
- Communications and Guidance
Resources for Undocumented, International & AB 540 Eligible Students Website ›
