First Generation Plus Success Center

Providing support and resources for students who identify as first generation, undocumented, former foster youths, and transfer students.

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Undocumented & DACAmented Students

Undocumented & DACAmented Students

The FG+SC is here for you. We look forward to helping you feel supported and at-home. Come grab a snack, enjoy a cup of coffee, recharge before your next study session, visit our immigration attorney during drop-in hours, and join us for our FG+SC programs geared towards undocumented and DACAmented students.

Legal Resources

There are several places at USC that provide resources and support to our Undocumented Student population. Click below to learn more about these opportunities and resources offered:

  • The First Gen Plus Success Center offers free, confidential, legal counseling every Wednesday from 12-2pm.
  • USC Gould Immigration Clinic’s Immigrant Legal Assistance Center (ILAC) provides free, confidential consultations, legal assistance, and referrals to members of the USC Trojan Family, students, staff members, contract employees, faculty and immediate family members, who may be at risk of deportation, who may be eligible to apply for immigration status, or who have questions about their legal status and legal rights under the immigration laws. ILAC is supported by the Office of the Provost and USC Gould School of Law. ILAC can be reached by phone at (213) 821-9627 or email at iclinic@law.usc.edu. The ILAC office is located in the Immigration Clinic at the Gould School of Law, 699 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0071. ILAC publishes Know Your Rights information and operates an Emergency Arrest Hotline that can be reached at (213) 740-7435. 
  • GSG & USG Free Legal Counseling: Mondays from 3 – 9 p.m. PST. Registration necessary.
  • Graduate Student Emergency Fund: This program is designed to help graduate students with unforeseen expenses arising from a crisis and quickly address financial setbacks.

Student Government & Registered Student Organizations

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the official governing body of undergraduate students at the University of Southern California. We are a driven, diverse group of students passionate to improve the undergraduate experience for all Trojans.

  • Email: usg@usc.edu
  • Instagram: @uscusg

Graduate Student Government (GSG) is the official governing body of graduate students at the University of Southern California. The GSG mission is to enhance USC’s graduate and professional student experience by serving as the face of the graduate student body.

  • Email: gsgpres@usc.edu
  • Instagram: @uscgsg

Undocumented Trojan Success Assembly

The student assembly was founded in Spring 2011 in order to create a safe space and positive dialogue among undocumented students (DREAMers) and allies. This student organization is focused on student needs, concerns, and challenges of the undocumented student communities.

Off-Campus Resources

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