DACA and UnDoc

Our staff has a number of UndocuAllies familiar with the unique challenges that you may be facing as you begin to consider career options. We continually monitor the impact of governmental changes and are frequently in contact with the International Services Office (ISO) and other campus UndocuAlly partners to ensure that you are always supported. Our office can assist you in a number of areas, including:

  • Discussing career options for various industry and career interests.
  • Exploring ways to gain experience regardless of your documentation status.
  • Determining what options are available to you after graduation.
  • Providing you with a safe space to explore your ideas, determine your options and set goals that will work for you!

You can choose to disclose your documentation status with your adviser directly, and we respect those students that choose not to do so.

University supports for Undocumented and DACAmented students

Here you will find resources and information for both students and staff who may have questions or concerns about being an undocumented or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) student at the University.

International Services Office (ISO)

Undocumented students are welcome to visit our office and meet with an advisor. We invite you to discuss your situation and how best to achieve your academic goals, as well as how to take advantage of the University and community resources available to you.

URDreamers

UR DREAMers has been created in order to provide a support group for students that are either undocumented or have DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status. This group aims to defuse the misconceptions surrounding the undocumented community and bring awareness for immigration reform at the University of Rochester campus and in the City of Rochester.

Undocumented and DACAmented Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about applying for jobs and internships, ability to work for pay, university support and options to gain experience.

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DACA 11 Years Later – From Students to Careers and Families

Published on September 14, 2023

From Source: “DACA has helped undocumented young people build careers and families in the United States. As DACA reaches its 11th anniversary, the policy is under immediate threat in the courts. It is long past time to provide certainty to recipients …

By Rory-Stefan Affoon
Rory-Stefan Affoon Systems Administrator & Project Manager
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30 sample interview questions and answers for diverse students

Published on July 19, 2023

Some employers are careful to ask every candidate for a role the same questions and in the same order. Doing otherwise can introduce bias into the interview process, even if it is unconscious.

For example, if an interviewer only asks …

By College Recruiter
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unDocuGrads – Real stories from the grad school front

Published on August 11, 2022

from My Undocumented Life, by Rachel, Carolina and Robert, 7/1/2019

“The UndocuGrads Series, with support from UndocuScholars, recently commissioned undocumented students in graduate school to share advice and reflections about navigating graduate school as an undocumented student. The series aims …

By Amber Graham
Amber Graham Director of Data and Operations
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Resources and Tools

Income Generation Options for Undocumented Students Toolkit

This toolkit is intended as a resource for educators who wish to support undocumented students and for undocumented students and …

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Undocumented & DACA Students FAQ

The information below answers some common questions that University of Rochester Undocumented or DACAmented students may have relating to career …

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Day of the week
 Career Center Hours PCA Drop-In Hours
Monday 9am – 5pm 12pm - 3pm
Tuesday 9am – 5pm  
Wednesday 9am – 5pm 12pm - 3pm
Thursday 9am – 5pm  
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Learn more about 1:1 advising and evening appointments here.

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Phone
(585) 275-2366
Email
career.center@rochester.edu
Address

4-200 Dewey Hall
500 Wilson Blvd
Rochester, NY 14627

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