Immigration Resources

The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the University from sharing information from your education records without your written consent. Certain information about you, referred to as “Directory Information” (i.e. name, email address, telephone number, date of birth, enrollment status, major etc.) can be shared with others without your consent. Directory information is public information unless you have a FERPA hold on your student record. See more about Educational Records here.

UW-Parkside will not provide information or records, unless required to do so by law (i.e., with a documented subpoena / court order). The University does not monitor/track immigration status. 

UW-Parkside accepts applications for undocumented and DACAmented students. If you have DACA, provide the SS number. If you are undocumented leave the SS number blank or fill with 000-00-0000. In the admissions process, there is no advantage for students that have DACA. DACA/undocumented students are considered in the domestic pool of students and generally have the same rate of acceptance.  

For more questions on the admissions process, contact the Office of Admissions | 262-595-2355 |  admissions@uwp.edu 

The State of Wisconsin currently prohibits undocumented students, including those with DACA status, from qualifying for in-state tuition rates and accessing federal or state financial aid. 

Find more information on residency for tuition purposes here. 

Yes, and depending on the student’s individual situation, they will most likely need to ascertain documents to prove legal residency in the U.S. (i.e., Visa, refugee/asylee documents, permanent resident documents, etc). 

Yes. DREAMers with DACA have renewable two-year employment authorization documents (“work authorizations”) that allow them to legally work. An employer does not have to sponsor a DREAMer with DACA – they can hire them just as they would any U.S. citizen.  

DREAMers should investigate what licensing and certification requirements look like for various fields. For example, fields like education, social work, law, medicine, etc. usually require a employee work authorization or special class of visa. To learn more about career opportunities that suit you, please contact the Advising and Career Center 262-595-2040 | advisingcenter@uwp.edu 

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive campus experience for all. If you need assistance please schedule an appointment with a member of our Dreamers support team.