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RESIDENCE RECLASSIFICATION REQUEST FORM 
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Why should I establish residency?
You should establish residency to take advantage of the lower registration
fees that are charged to residents of California. In many cases
you will reduce your education costs substantially.
Applicants younger than 19 years of age by the residence determination
date (see below) must report parental information, as well as their
own information, to verify California residence.
Applicants 19 years of age or older are eligible for resident status
only if they have established and maintained permanent residence
in California at least one year prior to the following Residency
Determination deadlines:
Spring Semester — January 25
Summer Semester — June 1
Fall Semester — September 20
As a non-resident student, how do I qualify
for California Resident Status?
To be eligible for resident status you must maintain a physical
presence in California, show intent to make California your permanent
home and/or maintain proper immigration status for one year prior
to the Residency Determination deadline.
The following will be considered when your resident status is reviewed:
- California driver's license for the prior year.
- California voter registration.
- California automobile registration.
- California State income tax obligations on total income.
- Ownership of residential property or continuous occupancy or
renting of an apartment on a lease basis where your personal belongings
are kept.
- Active savings and/or checking accounts in a California bank
for the prior year.
- Immigration status with legal capacity to establish California
residency.
- Maintaining a permanent military address and home of record
in California.
- Military leave and earning statements showing California as
legal residence for the prior year.
- Financial independence from parents for the current year and
for the three years prior to the current year.
How do I get my resident status reclassified?
If you wish to have your resident status reclassified, please submit
the Residence Reclassification Request form and any appropriate supporting
documents to the Division of Graduate Studies.
When should I submit a reclassification request?
Reclassification requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior
to the first day of instruction. Requests submitted any later may
be considered at the discretion of the Residency Coordinator.
Please note: Non-resident students will be responsible for non-resident
tuition until the Division of Graduate Studies approves reclassification.
Please see the Bulletin to learn more about the determination of resident
status.
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