Dream Success Center
Dream Success Center Events
Dream Week 2026
In collaboration with the Department of Chicano and Latin American Studies, the Dream Success Center, Latino/a Programs and Services, MeChA, LEAD, and ASI, DREAM Week brings together a weeklong series of events dedicated to raising awareness and support for undocumented college students. Scholars, advocates, and community leaders will share their research, lived experiences, and community work focused on expanding opportunities and resources for undocumented students.
March 16, 2026
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Location: LIB 2206
Description: Opening session to Fresno State's DREAM week. This event will highlight the activities that will make up DREAM Week and offer an opportunity to engage with presenters and learn about advocacy and support efforts in solidarity with undocumented students across the CSU.
*Light refreshments will be provided.
Time: 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: LIB 2206
Description: Join us for our Know Your Rights Webinar, where our legal team will share important information about your rights, current immigration updates, and available resources. This session is designed to help you feel informed and confident as you navigate different situations.
As part of DREAM Week, Immigrant Legal Defense will offer free in-person legal consultations on Monday, March 16, 2026. These appointments are available to all Fresno State students, staff, faculty, recent alumni (within 2 years), and immediate family members. Appointments are required to receive services. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Reserve your consultation spot here: Schedule a consultation.
March 17, 2026
Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Location: LIB 2206
Description: Join us for this 90-minute workshop designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want clarity, confidence, and a practical path to launching their own business and generating income. Attendees will leave with a roadmap outlining actionable next steps, helpful resources, and tools to turn their skills into income. Whether you're exploring an idea or ready to launch, this session provides the foundation to start strong. Presented by Immigrants Rising.
* Lunch will be provided.
Time: 2 pm - 4 pm
Location: RSU 206
Description: Join us during DREAM Week for a Decorate Your Own Tote workshop focused on creativity, allyship, and community building. We'll provide the totes and supplies—just bring yourself and your ideas! Create something meaningful, connect with others, and take your custom tote home as a reminder of our shared commitment to support and uplift one another.
March 18, 2026
Time: 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: University Dining Hall--East Banquet Room
Description: This event will connect the university community with organizations supporting immigrant families in the Central Valley, offering resources, volunteer and internship opportunities, and valuable information on personal and professional growth.
* Light refreshments will be provided.
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: University Dining Hall--East Banquet Room
Description: This panel will highlight the work of local community leaders who support immigrant communities in our Central Valley through their community-based work.
* Light refreshments will be provided.
March 19, 2026
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Location: RSU 107
Description: Join us for a Shark Tank-style event where students from across California pitch bold business ideas for a chance to win funding, personalized mentorship, and access to key community leaders and allies.
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Location: RSU 107
Description: Join us for a networking event after the Shark Tank-style event. Meet organizations, key community leaders, and allies.
* Lunch will be provided.
Time: 1:30 pm - 3 pm
Location: LIB 2206
Description: Join us for a hands-on Arte-vism workshop with MEChA and Arte Américas, where participants will design, create, and take home their own pañuelo. Rooted in activism and cultural expression, this bandana symbolizes solidarity, identity, and resistance, transforming art into a powerful statement of community voice and heritage.
March 20, 2026
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Ellipse Gallery
Description: Student panelists will share their experiences as college students and their personal experiences. Must register to attend.
* Light refreshments will be provided.
Time: 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Location: Ellipse Gallery
Description: A panel of alumni will share their experiences after graduation and offer advice to the current generation of undocumented college students.
* Light refreshments will be provided.
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Location: Ellipse Gallery
Description: Iliana G. Perez, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of Immigrants Rising and a nationally recognized advocate for undocumented communities who will deliver the week's closing keynote address. Having lived undocumented for 27 years before adjusting her status, she now leads innovative programs that expand access to education, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity across the U.S. Iliana is a proud Fresno State alumni.
* A light lunch will be provided.
Other Resources
Direct immigration legal services are available free of charge to CSU students and employees. Attorneys and paralegals are available to assist students with general consultations, DACA renewals and general assistance in filling out forms such as family-based petitions. This project aims to serve undocumented students, students with immigration questions, staff, and faculty. The non-profit agency providing legal services to Fresno State is Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD).
To schedule a consultation, please click on the link and schedule an appointment via calendly or email Diana Rea Flores at the Dream Success Center.
Financial Aid Options for Dreamers:
Renewing the CA Dream Act for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Workshops
The 2026–2027 California Dream Act Application (CADAA) opened on October 1, 2025, with a priority filing deadline of March 2, 2026. We encourage students to schedule an appointment with us to discuss renewing their CADAA, funding options (especially if they're close to exhausting their Cal Grants), why it's important to renew every year, as well as opportunities for grants, scholarships, and aid for credential and graduate students.
Monthly Workshops
The Dream Success Center will be hosting monthly workshops for students. These workshops will be facilitated by DSC staff but led by students. This is a safe space for students to share their experiences and relate to one another. Students who attend the workshops will be eligible for a $500 scholarship! Webinars with Immigration Legal Defense Attorneys will also count toward scholarship eligibility. Please be on the lookout for workshop dates for this upcoming semester.
All students, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, who are interested in the Dream Success Center are welcome.