Who is Eligible for Grads To Be Program Services?
We welcome all NOCE students, faculty, staff, and community members, regardless of their status, to participate in services. For additional information, contact us at grads2b@noce.edu.
Our Mission:
The Grads to Be Program provides resources and services to all students, including those who are undocumented, AB 540, and DACA. Resources and services are geared towards enhancing and supporting a student’s academic journey and personal well-being. The program fosters a supportive and inclusive campus community.
Who We Are
The Grads To Be Program has centers established at all three North Orange County Community College District schools: Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE).
Grads To Be Background
The Grads To Be Program is offered through a private grant with Immigrants Rising. In 2018, a catalyst fund grant proposal through Immigrants Rising was submitted at NOCCCD by a team of staff members from Cypress College, Fullerton College, and NOCE.
This multi-million-dollar, three-year grant initiative was established to expand support for students, including those who are undocumented or from mixed-status families, across the state’s three public higher education systems: California Community Colleges, California State University, and the University of California.
The District’s proposal, awarded in 2019, aimed to create programs of support at all three college institutions and the North Orange County community. Services offered include the Undocumented Student Week of Action, legal aid, mentorship, academic advising, mental health advising, and more.
Legal Aid Clinics
In partnership with the US Immigration Law Group, NOCE offers students free 30-minute legal clinic appointments throughout the academic year. Students can meet with lawyers remotely (by phone). In addition to the US Immigration Law Group, students can access CHIRLA legal services.
30-minute phone appointments are available for all NOCE students.
Appointments are held on the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month. To book an appointment, contact Monica Revelo-Torres at (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu.
To learn more about the services or request an appointment, contact grads2b@noce.edu.
Appointment Dates:
Check back on the updated list of 30-minute consultation appointments in the 2025 Fall Semester.
| Appointment Dates | Hours | Register |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
NOCE Student Club
NOCE United Student Club: The Grads To Be Program sponsors and supports the student club, NOCE United. Grads To Be provides a welcoming space so the club can work together to bring needed information and resources for students to succeed at NOCE and in life.
Join the Grads to Be Student Club, NOCE United! As a club, they will:
- Empower students, regardless of their citizenship, to follow their academic goals and
believe in themselves. - Sharing information and resources at NOCE and the community that can assist in self-sufficiency.
- This group will advocate for student resources and needs.
For more information on the NOCE United Club, contact:
Marcela Mendoza
Grads to Be Counselor
mmendoza@noce.edu