Immigrant Student Support at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a multi-unit collaboration by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights & Community, La Casa Cultural Latina, the Immigration Law Clinic, and collaborations with community and student organizations. Through this collaborative approach, Immigrant Student Support connects students regardless of their citizenship status with key offices on campus.
Meet the Team
Immigrant Student Support is led by Dr. Gioconda Guerra Pérez, Interim Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights, and Community and Undocumented Student Liaison for the university.
Dr. Gioconda Guerra Pérez
Interim Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights, and Community // Undocumented Student Liaison
Ross Wantland, M.Ed.
Interim Director, Office of Academic Inclusive Excellence
Danny Meléndez
Undocumented Student Support Graduate Assistant
2024–25 Undocumented Student Support Mentors
- Emilia Mancero
- Sam Martin Jauregui
- Paulina Reynoso Ixcoy
Consultations
Immigrant Student Support 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
Immigrant Student Support
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights & Community
Academic Inclusive Excellence, Suite 302
614 E. Daniel St., Third Floor
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 300-9580