10th Annual UndocuWelcome Orientation

Undocumented and Unafraid!

monarch butterflyUndocuWelcome is an orientation for incoming undocumented students where you will build community, and get tips on important topics – including financial aid, student services, campus life and planning your academic future!

Sign Up To Attend!

Please click the "Sign Up Now" link and complete the UndocuWelcome Orientation sign-up form, so we can send you details on how to attend.

Join Us for UndocuWelcome 2026

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

These sessions will be held in person on the De Anza campus. Each session will be different, and we recommend attending for the full day for a comprehensive orientation.

  • Welcome & Information Sessions: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Lunch & Campus Tour: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Community Building: 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
  • Workshops & Student Sessions: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Student Family Dinner & Workshop: “How To Support Undocumented Students in College”:
        5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

All participants (students and families) are encouraged to follow COVID-19 guidelines.

Special Session for Families! 

*  The Family Welcome Orientation is open to parents, co-parents, caregivers, siblings or other support persons such as mentors. Families are welcome to join us ALL DAY as well or by 5:00 p.m. for dinner!

  • Tendremos talleres bilingües para la familia y comunidad que apoyan al estudiante.
  • Chúng tôi có những cuộc hội thảo song ngữ dành riêng cho gia đình, người thân, và những người trợ giúp các em sinh viên. 

Learn and Build a Community!

You'll hear tips from and for undocumented students on important topics – including financial aid, student services, campus life and planning your academic future!

Please join us for community building and networking. This is a great way to create a sense of belonging and make new friends and meet Staff and Faculty!

Orientation Workshops and Presenters

You will be able to join interactive workshops, panels and cultural presentations – details coming soon!

Questions? You can send an email to Shaila Ramos-Garcia at ramosshaila@deanza.edu 

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