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About the Center

The Dreamer Resource Center (DRC) provides guidance, assistance, resources and knowledge to those looking to support and learn more about the culture, heritage, and life of our immigrant and undocumented students and community members. The DRC is open to all students, and offers a wide array of programs and student support services. Some of the support services available at the DRC include financial aid resources, free legal assistance, peer and professional mental health counseling, and general advising for college life. The center strives to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Through advocacy, outreach, and education, the Dreamer Resource Center embodies Sacramento State's commitment to inclusivity, ensuring all students have the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

The DRC helps students build community and find resources and support for attaining a college degree. The goal of the Center is to help students overcome the unique challenges that get in the way of achieving academic, personal, and professional excellence.

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Support Services

The Dreamer Resource Center (DRC) helps students in navigating their undergraduate and/or graduate journey. We prioritize fostering a sense of community for students by offering services that may fit their specific needs. These services include but are NOT limited to:

  • Lounge area including: couches, study desks, coffee & tea station
  • Financial Aid (CADAA & FAFSA) Renewals
  • Academic Guidance
  • Scholarship Assistance
  • Peer Mentorship
  • Career Development (Resume/Cover Letter Building, Career/Major Exploration, Interview Prep, etc.)
  • Community Events and Workshops (Paint N’ Sip, Bracelet-Making, Credit Cards 101, etc.)

Programming

Date: Wednesday & Thursday, September 11, 2026
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Dreamer Resource Center, River Front Center

The Dreamer Resource Center (DRC) Open House enables students and campus allies to learn about the resources and programming offered by the DRC and to meet the center’s staff. The event will also allow Sacramento State students, staff, faculty, and administrators to connect in an environment sensitive to the experiences of those impacted by undocumented status. Campus and community partners will also be on hand to share resources available to undocumented students and the immigrant community.

Date: Monday, October 28, 2025
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Hinde Auditorium, University Union

In partnership with Capital Storytelling, Immigrant Stories is an event to amplify the voices of immigrants in Sacramento and celebrate National Immigrants Day. Listen to six Sac State community members as they tell their stories live on stage.

Date: Spring 2026

The Undocu-Professionals panel will engage the students and other campus community members with diverse professionals who have succeeded in their fields. It will also showcase the benefits of pursuing higher education, regardless of immigration status. Attendees can network with professionals, gain professional resources, and participate in a Q&A after the panel.

Date: May 1st, 2026
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.

As undocumented students and students in mixed-status families made the dream of obtaining a college degree a reality, it is imperative to recognize their outstanding accomplishments. This recognition dinner will allow students to thank those who supported them and be recognized for overcoming unique challenges. Students and families will be recognized with DRC stoles and certificates.

Educational Initiatives

EDUC 199: 2-Unit Upper Division Elective Credit Course

Dreamer Experience Seminar is a two-unit course open to all interested in learning about undocumented students, students from mixed-status families, and immigrant backgrounds navigate college. The course introduces students to the functions and resources of the university while building a space for students to explore the various aspects of their identities.

This course will be offered in the Spring 2026 semester.

Meet with a Dream Leader

Connect with a Dream Leader - a fellow student who understands the journey you're on and is here to help you succeed! Whether you need guidance with scholarship applications, want to polish your resume, or simply need someone to talk through your college experience with, our peer mentors are ready to support you. Schedule a one-on-one appointment today to access valuable campus resources and receive personalized assistance.

Keeping the Dream Alive Virtual Conference

Undocu-allies must continue advancing the success of undocumented students and students from mixed-status families. By sharing knowledge, expertise, and emerging practices, the Annual Keeping the Dream Alive Conference enables educators, practitioners, and other professionals to become agents of change in their institutions. Check out our Annual Keeping the Dream Alive Conference Website.

College UndocuAlly Virtual Training

This brand-new virtual training is designed for staff, faculty, administrators, and employees working with undocumented and mixed-status students. It provides an overview of federal and state policies that affect these students daily and knowledge of the conditions they experience. The training also includes testimonies from undocumented students and interactive quizzes to ensure comprehension. It can be accessed through the DRC website.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Zoom
To make an appointment please click on the "Make an Appointment' button below. Scroll down to CSU Campuses and click on “book an appointment” under California State University, Sacramento. All appointments are virtual.

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For questions or concerns please contact the DRC: drc@csus.edu or (916) 278-7734

The Dreamer Resource Center (DRC) offers free immigration legal consultations and immigration services in partnership with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA). This service is available to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and immediate family members. The immigration attorney can assist with general inquiries, DACA renewals, citizenship petitions, family-based petitions, and other immigration-related needs.

Mental Health & Well-Being

Dream Connections

When: Wednesdays | 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Dreamer Resource Center (River Front Center 1)

Dream Connections is a social support group open to all that provides a space for meaningful interaction and connection among those looking to support and learn more about the culture, heritage, and life of our immigrant and undocumented students, students with mixed-status families, and allies at Sacramento State. The group meets weekly to explore various topics from immigrant status perspectives. Sessions also include self-care activities and resources to alleviate stress and promote well-being. DRC Director, Kim Gomez will be facilitating the sessions.

Peer Wellness Advocates | Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services

Peer Wellness Advocates, or PWAs, are empathetic, supportive listeners who provide FREE, confidential, 1-on-1 (30 minutes) or group mental health support sessions to current Sac State students. PWAs are here to talk about anything and everything! Although they are not licensed mental health professionals, they are students trained in basic counseling skills, crisis de-escalation, and suicide prevention. PWAs also provide presentations/workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics. PWAs are available for in-person appointments at several cultural and academic resource centers on campus and virtual appointments. Students can make an appointment on their Patient Portal. Drop-in sessions are also welcome!

Hummingbird Closet

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Dreamer Resource Center (River Front Center 1)

The Dreamer Resource Center (DRC) acknowledges students' intersecting identities, and it is essential for the community to have access to seasonal wear and professional clothing. The Hummingbird Closet is a free pop-up closet inside the Dreamer Resource Center and is available to the Hornet family. Gently used clothes, shoes, and miscellaneous items are available at every pop-up.

We are currently only accepting men’s clothing, books, shoes, hats, school supplies, and other miscellaneous items.

To donate, please contact the DRC drc@csus.edu.

Fellowships & Scholarships

Dream Leader Fellowship

The Dream Leaders Fellowship is a yearlong program (fall and spring) that promotes and fosters personal, academic, and professional development among students looking to support and learn more about the culture, heritage, and life of our immigrant and undocumented students and community members, and students with mixed-status families at Sacramento State. Each semester, fellows will participate in a hands-on/experiential learning project of their choice, focused on one of five areas related to uplifting immigrant communities:

  1. civic engagement and advocacy
  2. college access and educational equity
  3. diversity, intersectionality, and inclusion
  4. arts and culture
  5. basic needs

Fellows also have the opportunity to serve as peer mentors for students served by the Dreamer Resource Center.

Compensation: Must complete 150 hours per semester to receive a payment of $2,250 each semester, totaling $4,500 for the academic year. Undocumented students without a SSN are eligible to apply!

Application opens July 2025!

Outreach Fellowship

Incoming first-year students and transfer students receive ongoing support through the admissions process as early as the start of their senior year and transferring semester through the Dreamer Resource Center’s Outreach Fellows. DRC fellows assist and follows up with students to ensure that they are taking the right steps towards college readiness through support with the following processes:

  • Cal State Apply
  • CA Dream Act Application/FAFSA
  • University documents

Along with any other questions or concerns students may have along the way.

  • Apply to be an Outreach Fellow through College Corps & request to be placed at the DRC. All students, including undocumented students without a SSN are eligible to apply!

Applications for the 2025-26 school year are now closed.

Dream Service Incentive Grant (DSIG)

The (DSIG) Program encourages California Dream Act Applicant (CADAA) students with a Cal Grant A award that met Cal Grant B eligibility or a Cal Grant B award to perform community or volunteer service. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will award up to $4,500 per academic year (up to $2,250 per semester). The grant will be available to the student for up to 8 semesters while they have an active Cal Grant A or B award. Students must also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and complete any necessary verification for their Cal Grant award.

  • A DRC staff member will work with you to determine eligibility and place you at a site on-campus.
  • Sac State DRC was top 3 in California for the 2023-24 academic year in DSIG placements.

All students, including undocumented students without a SSN are eligible to apply! Contact the DRC to apply today, drc@csus.eduor (916) 278-7734.

Scholarships

Dreamer Resource Center Socials

Location: River Front Center 1031 A

The Dreamer Resource Center helps students build community and develop a sense of belonging. Community building at the DRC is open to all students interested in learning more about the culture, heritage, and life of our immigrant and undocumented students and community members, and students with mixed-status families at Sacramento State. The DRC socials allow students to explore their creativity and identity. A short informational presentation on the importance of artwork, identity, and community will also be available at every social.