Get legal advice
Free legal resources are available to University of San Diego students, as well as others based on financial need, through the USD School of Law. Contact the Immigration Clinic at USD to schedule an appointment by calling (619) 260-7470. Please identify If you are a USD student, employee or alum in the initial screening or any messages left with the clinic voicemail.
USD legal clinics are able to provide legal consultations and/or referrals as needed. Please reach out to Toreros Dream if needing legal assistance and/or if you have any other questions/ concerns the email link will be provided down below under connect.
Know your rights and prepare
Know Your Rights
everyone, including those who are undocumented, have certain rights under the U.S. Constitution. Review them here.
Prepare
consult with an immigration attorney at the USD immigration clinic. Review legal resources available off campus.
Connect
with our community by sending an email to torerosdream@sandiego.edu.
Advice for other students feeling threatened by issues of identity or status
- The Center for Inclusion and Diversity (Maher 253) serves as a one-stop for concerned students and students experiencing marginalization. The CID actively supports students with referrals to the right resources and advocacy.
- Your faculty can be tremendous resources and can work with the CID and other offices to support students.
- The UFMC, Black Student Resource Center, International Center, University Ministry, Women’s Center, Veterans Center, SSS, and other targeted resources will welcome you and support you.