MiraCosta College works to make sure all students feel welcomed and have the tools
they need to succeed, regardless of immigration status. UPRISE strives to make sure
undocumented, DACAmented, and mix-status students at MiraCosta College feel safe and
supported by providing access to immigration legal services, offering academic and
mental health counseling, and connecting students to financial and academic resources.
MiraCosta College will not release any personally identifiable student information,
including any data related to immigration status, without a judicial warrant, subpoena
or court order, unless authorized by the student or required by law.
upcoming Events
Making Papers Without Papers with Bo Thai
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 - 12pm-1:30pm - OCN Aztlan A & B
Come join an interactive workshop where Bo Thai, an undocumented entrepreneur/contractor shares his journey navigating life without DACA from college level to post grad. In this session, he will share his journey in creating an undocumented art collective, throwing shows, selling clothes, getting funded for his creative storytelling project, and landing contract jobs.
Advanced Parole with JFS HELS & UPRISE
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 - 12pm-1pm - Zoom
Do you currently have DACA and are interested in traveling outside of the country? Join JFS HELS, and UPRISE to learn about the potential opportunity of Advance Parole, some general eligibility requirements, and learn about our Specialist’s experience doing AP!
Monarch Celebration
May 3rd, 2024 - 5pm-7pm - OCN Student Center Pavilion
UPRISE would like to celebrate your accomplishments for this semester whether you are graduating, transferring, or completing a class! Bring your loved ones to this special celebration that will highlight you and your accomplishments. There will be food, music, and more!
Past Recorded Events
- Small Business Development Center Info Session
- Julio Salgado USAW Keynote
- Embark In Entrepreneurship: Ideas Discovery & Direction
- Embark in Entrepreneurship: Market Your Business
- Denea Joseph: Under-Protected and Over-Policed
- Know Your Rights & Violence Against Women Act
- Yosimar Reyes: Beyond USAW
- Denea Joseph: Beyond USAW
- Conoce Tus Derechos
For more information on UPRISE services and program, call 760.757.2121 x6203 or contact:
Brayan Astorga - he/him/his
UPRISE Student Services Specialist
bastorga@miracosta.edu
Make an Appointment With Me
Undocumented People Rise in Solidarity and Empowerment (UPRISE) is a service of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.757.2121 x6900.
