Campus Resources
This section provides context and contacts for Columbia students seeking support or assistance navigating resources.
DACA/Undocumented Students Liaison
Associate Vice President for Student Life Ixchel Rosal serves as the University liaison for DACA and undocumented students and is available to meet with students individually or in groups to provide guidance or referrals on topics such as legal assistance, educational financing, housing, diversity and inclusion, health services and admissions.
Ixchel also convenes the DACA/Undocumented Students Working Group, a committee of students, faculty and staff from across the University who work to identify and develop initiatives that support DACA and undocumented students.
Columbia Law School Immigrants’ Rights Clinic Defense Initiative
Assistance is available at no cost and includes:
- Contact: Columbia Law School Immigrant's Rights Clinic
212-854-4291
Pro-Bono Legal Representation and Other Assistance
- Contact: Antonia Forika
af3027@columbia.edu
212-854-3999
Support from Counseling & Psychological Services (Columbia Health)
Students who are concerned about immigration policies affecting DACA recipients and undocumented students can reach out to Dr. Eduvigis Cruz-Arrieta, a clinical psychologist whose expertise and interests include life transitions, multicultural concerns, diversity and health disparity-related issues, and trauma and post-traumatic stress.
Students are welcome to call Counseling and Psychological Services to request an appointment with Dr. Cruz-Arrieta. Alternatively, they may drop by Urgent Mental Health Concerns drop-in to see a CPS provider the same day at Lerner 502, Monday through Thursday from 6-9 p.m. (Check-in closes at 8:30 p.m.)
Contact Dr. Cruz-Arrieta at 212-854-2878 or ec2654@columbia.edu.