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Whether you’re thinking about applying to UC or already a student at one of our ten campuses, there are various programs to help you transition to and succeed at UC.</p> <p>UC campuses offer a range of support services — from academic and personal counseling, to financial aid and legal advising — that can help you balance being a full-time student while handling other day-to-day challenges you may face. In fact, every campus has designated staff or faculty members who can work with you to find the right support on campus and answer your questions.</p> <p>And if you want to connect with students like you, each campus has a student group, club or organization where you can find an encouraging peer network.</p> </div> </div> <div class="sidebar" id="sidebar" role="navigation"> <div class="row"> <div class="module"> <ul class="nav-list"> <li> <a class="all-caps" href="index.html">Welcome</a> </li> <li> <a class="inactive-init" href="category-page.html">Overview</a> </li> <li> <a class="inactive-init" href="applying-to-uc.html">Applying to UC</a> </li> <li> <a class="inactive-init" href="financial-aid.html">Financial aid</a> </li> <li> <a class="inactive-init" href="campus-support.html">Campus support</a> </li> <li> <a class="inactive-init" href="finding-allies.html">Finding allies</a> </li> <li> <a class="inactive-init" href="after-uc.html">Graduate school & careers</a> </li> <li> <a class="inactive-init" href="legislation-basics.html">Legislation basics</a> </li> <li> <a class="inactive-init" href="basic-needs.html">Basic needs</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="module inset"> <div class="well gray"> <div class="accent"></div> <h2>Our Commitment</h2> <p>UC welcomes and supports students without regard to their immigration status. The university recently issued a <a href="https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/sites/default/files/2025-01/uc-reaffirms-statement-of-principles-in-support-of-undocumented-members-of-uc-community.pdf">statement of principles</a> (.pdf) / <a href="files/la-universidad-de-california-reafirma-su-declaracion-de-principios-en-apoyo-a-los-miembros-indocumentados-de-la-comunidad-de-la-uc.pdf">declaration de principios</a> (.pdf) on 01/25/25 reaffirming its commitment to vigorously protect the privacy and civil rights of our undocumented students as we do all members of our community.</p> <p>We know the value of having someone listen to you, no matter the situation. That’s why every UC campus has someone who can answer your questions and provide guidance. Learn more about <a href="http://undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/finding-allies.html">campus support resources or finding allies.</a></p> <p>As a UC student, your privacy is protected by law. 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