Immigration Information & Services Resource Hub
CSUN is dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe environment for all students, faculty and staff.
We are committed to ensuring that every CSUN community member, regardless of immigration status, has the opportunity to thrive academically, personally and professionally. This website highlights critical information and immigration resources.
California State University (CSU) campuses, including CSUN, do not assist immigration officials engaged in enforcement activities on our campus, including officials of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. CSUN will continue to follow CSU policy and the December 2024, California Attorney General’s guidance on immigration concerns: Promoting a Safe and Secure Campus for All.
Under current state law, the CSUN Department of Police Services cannot initiate a contact, detention, questioning, or arrest of any student, employee, or other person on campus on the basis of his or her suspected undocumented immigration status or to discover the individual’s immigration status. Furthermore, the Department of Police Services cannot undertake joint efforts with immigration authorities to investigate, detain, or arrest individuals for violation of immigration laws.
CSUN University Designated Official: State law requires each CSU university to designate an individual who is to be informed when an immigration officer is expected to enter, will enter, or has entered the campus to execute a federal immigration order. This individual is also responsible for verifying the legality of any warrants, court orders and/or subpoenas. DPS Chief of Police, Alfredo Fernandez, is the CSUN University Designated Official and can be reached at (818) 677 -2111. The Department of Police Services is located on the corner of Prairie and Darby.
- Student Contact Flow Chart
- Employee Contact Flow Chart
- For additional Frequently Asked Questions, please download the DPS Immigration Enforcement FAQs
- DPS Policy on Immigration Violations: The CSU Northridge Police policy emphasizes that the enforcement of federal immigration laws falls under the jurisdiction of federal agencies. It outlines procedures for interactions with immigration officials and reaffirms the department’s commitment to providing equal service to all individuals, regardless of immigration status. The Department of Police Service does not engage in immigration enforcement in its normal course of duties nor does it participate with federal immigration enforcement officers in enforcing federal immigration violations.
CSUN remains committed to protecting student data in accordance with federal and state laws and ensuring data is used solely for its intended purpose. Records are not released to a third party, including immigration enforcement officials, without the written permission of the individual in question or a proper judicial order.
CSUN remains committed to protecting access to employee personal records in accordance with federal and state laws and ensuring data is used solely for its intended purpose. Records are not released to a third party, including immigration enforcement officials, without the written permission of the individual in question or a proper judicial order. Employee records are kept by the office of Human Resources. For auxiliary employees, please check with the respective auxiliary Human Resources departments.
Know Your Rights (Red Cards)
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s (ILRC) Know Your Rights Red Card, is designed to help individuals communicate their rights in encounters with immigration officials.
You can download your Red Card in several languages, or obtain a free card in the University Library, CSUN Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, and throughout the University Student Union (including the DREAM Center, Pride Center, Veterans Resource Center, Oasis Wellness Center, Sol Center Front Desk and Student Recreation Center).
Programming, Training & Resources
Our University Student Union (USU) DREAM Center, in partnership with CARECEN (CSUN contracted legal services provider) and the CSUN Undocumented Student Success Task Force, continue to work diligently to ensure vital services and programs for our students and their immediate families.
The DREAM Center is located in the University Student Union
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 9am - 6pm, Fridays: 9am - 2pm.
Contact Phone Number: (818) 677-7069
Legal Services
Immigration legal services are available free of charge to CSUN students and immediate family. An immigration attorney is available for in person appointments on a weekly basis for general immigration related consultations, including removal defense. To schedule an appointment, visit the DREAM Center/CARECEN appointment website. Appointments will only be available two months at a time.
Additional limited legal services are provided by the AS Legal Clinic starting mid-January. To schedule an appointment, visit the AS Legal Clinic’s appointment website.
Additional CSU Legal Service Providers
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
University Counseling Services
University Counseling Services (UCS) is ready to support any student experiencing emotional or psychological distress due to the current anti-immigration climate. Students are encouraged to contact UCS at (818) 677-2366. Visit the UCS website for additional programs and services, including the 24/7 crisis and urgent care contact information.
University Counseling Services also provides Flutter: Undocumented Student Support Group. This support group focuses on undocumented and mixed status students by creating a safe and confidential space to share experiences and connect with peers around the experiences of being undocumented or mixed status.
California State University Support Website
The California State University Resources for undocumented students, which include information about free immigration legal services, mental health services, and system-wide resource centers.
Employees with general questions may contact Human Resources, Employee Relations at er@csun.edu or 818-677-6566 or Faculty Affairs at faculty.affairs@csun.edu or 818-677-2962.
Legal Services
Immigration Legal Support Services | CSU are available free of charge to CSUN faculty, staff and their immediate family. An immigration attorney is onsite by appointment on a weekly basis for general immigration related consultations. To schedule an appointment, visit the DREAM Center/CARECEN appointment website.
Employee Assistance Program | Calm App
LifeMatters Employee Assistance Program, powered through Empathia, provides counseling as well as many other services to support our community, including accessing legal resources. Please login to the CSUN portal and navigate to the HR tab, Benefits dropdown for access instructions.
Calm for CSUN Employees - A resource designed to assist with stress, relaxation, and overall wellness. Employees with Kaiser Permanente as their health plan provider already have access to Calm and may sign-up directly through Kaiser. All other state-side employees should visit the Calm webpage and follow the instructions to gain full access to the many resources available.
California State University Resource Website
California State University’s Resources for undocumented students and employees, which include information about free immigration legal services, mental health services, and Frequently Asked Questions for employees should immigration enforcement officers enter CSU campuses. Employees should coordinate consultation with CSU general counsel through CSUN Human Resources or Faculty Affairs.
- National Immigration Legal Services Directory - Immigration Advocates Network to help find attorneys in your area.
- Locating family members who were detained
- ACLU - ICE Impersonation Frequently Asked Questions
- ACLU Rapid Response Team website: In case of an emergency, you can report ICE activity and enforcement actions by calling your local rapid response network.
- National Immigration Law Center: Warrant & Subpoenas What to Look for and how to Respond.
- Know Your Rights for Protesters
- What to do Videos from ACLU
- Immigrant Defense Project shareable Info-Graphics
- Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC