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Immigration and USD

The purpose of this website is to provide resources for those directly affected by changes to immigration policy or enforcement, and to contribute to the ongoing national dialogue on immigration and its impact on USD and other higher education institutions.

International, immigrant and undocumented faculty, staff, students and their families are a cherished part of the Torero family, and help us to fulfill our mission as a university every day. Get the guidance you need, and stay engaged on campus around immigration topics.

Mission

We are a contemporary Catholic university, grounded in the liberal arts and anchored along an international border, advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable and hopeful world. (Approved by the Board of Trustees on May 5, 2023.)

Vision

Strengthened by the Catholic intellectual tradition, we confront humanity’s challenges by fostering peace, working for justice and leading with love. (Approved by the Board of Trustees on May 5, 2023.)

Guidance for current and prospective students and their families

Obtain legal guidance or counseling resources on campus or with our partners in the San Diego area.

Caring for Our Community, Working for Justice, Leading with Love

Read the full message from President Harris (December 18, 2024)


Pope Francis’ TED Talk

Why the only future worth building includes everyone. "Let us help each other, all together, to remember that the other is not a statistic or a number. The other has a face. The 'you' is always a real presence, a person to take care of."


Undocumented Student Support Network

If you have questions pertaining to USD Undocumented/ DACAmented students, please email torerosdream@sandiego.edu to learn more about our network, resources and our confidential student support group Toreros Dream.