Contact Undocumented Student Support Services
Email: undocu@lmu.edu
Phone: 310.568.6847
Office: Daum Hall, 2nd floor
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mission
LMU is committed to the legacy of Saint Ignatius Loyola. Our mission — the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice — commits us to providing accurate information and resources for current and prospective undocumented students, their families and allies.
Vision
Our goal is to empower undocumented scholars and address their needs through resources and services that enhance and support their academic, career, and personal journey. The USSS offers guidance, resources, financial aid and scholarship application assistance, immigration legal services, informational sessions related to immigration policies and resources, as well as workshops that center the undocumented experience. The USSS is open to all students and is specifically designed to increase the enrollment, retention and success rates as well as the graduation rates of undocumented students.
Meet the Staff
Meet the Director
María Barragán
Email: Maria.Barragan@lmu.edu
Office: 310.568.6847
María Barragán (she/ella) joined LMU as the director of the Undocumented Student Support Services in 2023. Her goal as the Director is to create a brave space for undocumented students and UndocuEducators to feel welcomed, inspired, and celebrated.
María received an AA-T in Communication Studies from Chaffey College, a BA in Communication Studies from California State University, San Bernardino, and a master’s degree in Higher Education-Student Affairs from the University of Redlands. María enjoys finding local coffee shops, visiting local gardens, and supporting Undocu, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC creators and entrepreneurs.
