Immigrant Community Resources

The University of Denver is committed to its value of inclusiveness. DU believes in the dignity and legal rights of all community members. DU is devoted to maintaining an environment in which all students can learn, scholars can research, and staff can contribute and thrive.

Immigration Resources

DU Community Support

  • Student Outreach & Support (SOS)

    Student Outreach & Support (SOS) helps students succeed by connecting them to resources. We develop action plans to meet student goals and help navigate challenging situations. The SOS staff creates an inclusive and welcoming environment for students. We develop skills in self-awareness, self-advocacy, resilience, and navigation to maximize educational experiences.

    If you or a student you know is in need of support, submit an SOS referral. Staff members outreach students within 1-2 business days and share information about SOS.

  • Mental Health & Wellness

    Most students are eligible for mental health and other services at the on-campus Health & Counseling Center.

    Staff and faculty have access to the Employee Assistance Program, in addition to services they may be available through their insurance provider.

    The Graduate School of Professional Psychology’s Trauma & Disaster Recovery Clinic and Professional Psychology Clinic (PPC) at DU provide help to people after adversity with services that honor and expand their strengths and resources. The TDRC assists those in need of psychological interventions to alleviate the effects of traumatic experiences and foster resilience as well as personal, family, and community growth. The PPC is staffed by doctoral students under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals, we offer a broad range of confidential mental health care that is innovative, cutting edge, LGBTQ affirming, and culturally sensitive.  Both clinic offers a sliding scale.

  • Information for International Students & Employees

    International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) supports internationalization at the DU by serving as a resource to students, faculty, and staff in meeting the needs of the international community on campus. F/J student and J/H scholar/employee support can be found on their website or you can schedule an appointment here. 

     

  • DU Admission & Financial Aid

    The University of Denver strives to foster an inclusive and welcoming campus community for all students, regardless of background, race or immigration status. As part of that commitment, we welcome and encourage applications from students with an undocumented or DACA immigration status.

    Any student who is impacted by the DACA program ending is still fully eligible for admission and fully eligible to receive institutional merit aid. For more details, please visit the Undergraduate Admission site outlining our approach and values. Anyone who still has questions regarding their admission status or future prospects, can contact anyone in the Admission Office or the Office of Graduate Education.

    If a current student has questions regarding their financial aid package and status, they can contact the staff in the Financial Aid Office.

  • First@DU

    The University is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming campus community for all students. As part of this commitment, FIRST@DU welcomes and encourages first-generation college students, including those from immigrant communities, to connect with our office for coaching and support.  You can find more information on their website.

  • Center for Immigration Policy & Research (CIPR)

    The DU Center for Immigration Policy & Research (CIPR) works to bring together faculty with expertise in migration, train students through interdisciplinary and engaged learning opportunities, and create links to community partners working locally, regionally, nationally, and transnationally. To learn more, visit their website.

Resources for Employees, Faculty & Staff

Employee Immigration Status Questions

Any employee who has a concern about their status as it relates to their employment should contact International Student & Scholar Services. Contact information is listed below:

Mental Health Support

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available through SupportLinc to all benefitted employees at no cost. SupportLinc offers bilingual support and makes referrals for professional counseling, legal assistance, and financial assistance as well as support for everyday family issues. DU Employees receive up to six referred visits per issue per year. 

If you have questions at any time, email benefits@du.edu 

Additional Community Support

Immigration: Community Events, Forums, Rallies

Colorado Immigrant Rights Council Community Events

The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) is a statewide, membership-based coalition of immigrant, faith, labor, youth, community, business and ally organizations founded in 2002 to improve the lives of immigrants and refugees by making Colorado a more welcoming, immigrant-friendly state. Upcoming events include Immigration 101, Taller de Conozca sus Derechos, and the Inside Out/Dreamers mobile art installation.

See Upcoming Events

Latin America Center

The Latin America Center is the Korbel School’s hub for scholarship and events on Latin America. The center supports and coordinates educational, research, policy, and cultural activities related to Latin America and international relations between North and South America. 

See Upcoming Events

Need Support After an Incident?

The Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity (CREO) in collaboration with University partners, fosters an environment of equal opportunity for students, faculty and staff in all aspects of educational programming and employment. The Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity is responsible for ensuring compliance with the University's anti-discrimination policies and promoting full compliance with all federal, state and local discrimination laws. CREO can assist you with:

  • Consultation concerning issues of possible discrimination, harassment or retaliation
  • Investigation of complaints of discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation
  • Investigation of sexual misconduct matters including sexual assault (non-consensual sexual contact)

University of Denver's Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Denver prohibits discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (in employment), genetic information (in employment), citizenship or immigration status (in employment), military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance (each a Protected Status) in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission), as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (“POWR”) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation.

To read more about the Office of Civil Rights & Equal Opportunity and DU's Non-Discrimination Statement, visit their website.