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Campus Resources

Are you a CU Boulder student who is undocumented and/or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiary? Or, are you a candidate or existing employee who needs more information on visas or work authorization documents?ÌýIf you need to talk to someone about your academic, employment or other issue, you are not alone. The university offers counseling and support services for students and employees, and you are encouraged to take full advantage of them during these uncertain times.

Academic Advising

• Academic advising is available for undergraduate students with advisors who understand the needs of DACA and Advancing Â鶹ÒùÔº for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow (ASSET) students. Email Scarlett Pontón de Dutton, Director of Campus Advising,Ìýfor more information.

Financial Support

• Financial support is available through the Student Relief Fund established by the CU Board of Regents, and guidance is provided by the Office of Financial Aid. Call 303-492-5091 for more information.

Counseling Support

If you need to talk to someone about your situation, one-on-one, confidential counseling and support is available:

• Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offers confidential mental health services for enrolled students for a variety of concerns. CAPS offers multicultural, multidisciplinary, and multi-theoretical staff.Ìý We are committed to affirming diversity and seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone we serve. To make an appointment, call 303-492-2277.
• The Office of Victim AssistanceÌýprovides free and confidential trauma-informed counseling and advocacy specifically related to crime, violence, abuse, discrimination, experience of bias and policy violations. OVA is a resource to learn more about your options, get help navigating systems, and/or process the impact of the traumatic experiences. For more questions call 303-492-8855 or email.
• Staff/faculty may access counseling through the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program.

Legal Assistance

• Â鶹ÒùÔº and staff who need legal assistance may consult with bilingual law students in English, Spanish and French at the Immigration Law Clinic at Colorado Law, the university's law school. Call 303-492-8126 for more information or email clinic director Prof. Violeta Chapin.
• The spring Law Clinic starts in mid-January, but students and staff can ask for assistance at any time. Consultations are free and confidential, but there may be costs associated with U.S. Department of Homeland Security applications and other paperwork.
• Initial legal consultations are also available through the office.

Media Inquiries

Send inquiries to cunews@colorado.edu