The Bruin Underground Scholars supports building a prison-to-school pipeline through recruitment, retention, advocacy, wellness, and career services. By creating a pathway for formerly incarcerated and system-impacted individuals into higher education, we directly challenge the stigmas associated with our community. By supporting a prison-to-school pipeline, the Bruin Underground Scholars Program cultivates a healthy community and pathway for formerly incarcerated and system-impacted people to thrive in higher education.