Open Illinois provides information, resources and guidance for undocumented and DACA students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Welcome to the Open Illinois webpage. This page serves as a guide for support and resources for current and prospective students and allies in our campus community. Open Illinois is maintained by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights & Community.
At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, we are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming campus community. All students who apply to Illinois, regardless of citizenship status are considered for admission. Through our collaborative approach, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is committed to serve those that identify as undocumented. We provide next steps, information, resources financial aid assistance, academic counseling, peer support services, psychological counseling, referral services, and legal services free of cost for current undergraduate and graduate students.
Resources and Opportunities
Information for Students
Legal Aid
Undocumented Students Ally Training
Updates
- Recent concerns about the presence of civil immigration enforcementThe university is aware of community concerns regarding possible federal immigration enforcement activity in the area. At this time, university officials have not confirmed any federal immigration enforcement activity on campus. We are monitoring the situation closely alongside our campus partners. Many individuals in our campus and broader community are deeply concerned about the safety… Read more: Recent concerns about the presence of civil immigration enforcement
- Updates to the Frequently Asked Questions about ICE on CampusWe have recently updated our page “Frequently Asked Questions Related to Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents on University of Illinois Property.” These updates clarify existing guidance on interactions with ICE agents on University of Illinois property.
- Upcoming Trainings on Responding to ICE on CampusThe Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & inclusion is hosting two programs to educate campus professionals and students about campus policy and individual rights for interactions with federal immigration enforcement.