Welcome to Our Community: Support for Undocumented Students
Hi ‘Cats!
Welcome to the “Support for Undocumented Students” page! We are Advancement for the Undocumented Community (AUC), a student group at Northwestern University dedicated to supporting undergraduate and graduate students who are undocumented or have undocumented family members. We’re here to let you know: you are not alone, and there is a community here for you. Our experiences may be different, but when we come together, we create a community that holds and supports one another. You are welcome here, and this space is yours. Together, we belong. We are here to walk this journey with you. Reach out, join us, and let’s build a stronger, supportive community together. With warmth and solidarity, AUC.
Events
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, April 30 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - An Information Session about Recent Developments in US Immigration Law - Join us for a panel discussion featuring immigration law experts from the Chicagoland area. Panelists will provide an overview of recent developments in US immigration law and discuss how these changes are impacting various communities (Harris Hall, Room 107).
- Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Sharing the Dream Conference - At this conference, you will hear from knowledgeable speakers, receive helpful resources, and connect with other advocates. This conference is designed to help you make a greater impact to empower undocumented students (Malcolm X College).
Important Links
Quick Links to Resources
Community Resources
Policies
- Federal Judge Sides with Trump in Allowing Immigration Enforcement in Houses of Worship - April 11, 2025
- Chicago Cinco de Mayo Parade Canceled over Trump Immigration Policy Fears, Organizers Say - April 10, 2025
- U.S. Says It Is Now Monitoring Immigrants' Social Media for Antisemitism - April 9, 2025
- Immigration Policy Tracking Project
IPTP catalogues Trump administration immigration policies with source documentation. IPTP is a project of Professor Lucas Guttentag working with Stanford and Yale law students and supported by a team of leading national immigration experts. - Office of Illinois Attorney General: Know Your Rights Handout
- Chicago Mayor's Office Community Resources
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Services: Case Management, Legal, Domestic Violence, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health and Healthcare Access, Human Trafficking, Family Support
- Legislation Providing Driver's Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants (2023)