The Undocumented Student Support Services at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a multi-unit collaboration by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, La Casa Cultural Latina, the Immigration Law Clinic, and collaborations with community and student organizations. Through this collaborative approach, Undocumented Student Support Services connects students regardless of their citizenship status with key offices on campus.
Meet the Team
The Undocumented Student Support Services is led by Dr. Gioconda Guerra Perez, Executive Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Undocumented Student Liaison for the university.
Dr. Gioconda Guerra Pérez
Executive Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Undocumented Student Liaison
Ross Wantland, M.Ed.
Director of Curriculum Development and Education
Danny Meléndez
Undocumented Student Support Graduate Assistant
2024–25 Undocumented Student Support Mentors
- Emilia Mancero
- Sam Martin Jauregui
- Paulina Reynoso Ixcoy
Consultations
Undocumented Student Support Services provides one-on-one or organizational consultations for free. Campus employees who have questions about supporting undocumented students can schedule an appointment at undocumented@illinois.edu. Staff are available to provide consultation about accessible scholarships, student employment, legal assistance, mental health, academic and social support, and career development.
Contact Us
Contact the Undocumented Student Support Team at undocumented@illinois.edu or visit the office at Suite 302 OVCDEI Academic Inclusive Excellence, 614 E. Daniel St., Champaign.