Immigration-Related Student Resources
This page supports current and prospective students facing immigration-related challenges as they access information and resources at Tufts. Contact Chris Campbell, Director of the FIRST Resource Center, for assistance.
On-Campus Resources
Opportunities for New Students
- Summer outreach and early academic advising
- Orientation programming
- An advising course
- Community building with other students from diverse residency backgrounds
- Connection with United for Immigrant Justice
- A support group
- Legal support
- Meetings with FIRST Resource Center Staff
Community Resources
Jewish Family and Children Services (Citizenship Classes and Legal Assistance)
Greater Boston Legal Services: They provide legal assistance and representation on civil (noncriminal) matters to residents of Boston and 31 surrounding cities and towns.
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition
GLAD Immigration Issues and Resources
Immigration Options for Immigrant Children
Irish Immigration Center (all nationalities/races/ethnicities): We are a vibrant welcome center that provides legal, wellness, and education services, advocates for systemic change, and facilitates cross-cultural community building. Our vision is of a shared society where all people are welcomed and valued and enjoy equal opportunities and protections.
- Immigration Legal Services
- Wellness Services (Counseling and Case Management, Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery, Suicide Prevention and Education)
- Education Services (Basic Computer Literacy, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Citizenship Education)
Catholic Charities: With 10 sites throughout Greater Boston, we are able to provide a wide range of support, including food pantries, rent and mortgage assistance, utility assistance, baby supplies, clothing, and other necessities.
ImmigrationLawHelp.org: Legal help for low-income immigrants. Use search tool to find bureaus. Many can be found in the Boston area.
Religious Connection
Those seeking religious connection while at Tufts may find this with the University or by connecting with information about places of worship in Somerville and Medford.
Publications and Networks
UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza): The Publications page offers an array of writings about many useful topics from the economy to immigration which may be useful to students.
Immigration Advocates Network: The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN) is a collaborative effort of leading immigrants' rights organizations designed to increase access to justice for low-income immigrants and strengthen the capacity of organizations serving them. IAN promotes more effective and efficient communication, collaboration, and services among immigration advocates and organizations by providing free, easily accessible, and comprehensive online resources and tools.
Immigrants Rising: The website provides resources for youth who want to pursue college, careers, and citizenship. They also provide a list of scholarships that do not require the applicant to prove citizenship.
Life After College: A Guide for Students Facing Immigration-Related Challenges by Immigrants Rising