• Physical presence
  • Students* must be continuously physically present in California for more than one year (366 days) immediately prior to the residence determination date of the term for which classification as a resident is requested. Students who move  to California primarily to attend the University of California are here for educational purposes only and may not be eligible for a resident classification for purposes of tuition.

• Intent to remain in California
  • Students* must establish their intent to make California their home one year prior to the residence determination date of the term for which classification as a resident is requested.
• Financial independence
  • Unmarried undergraduate students under the age of 24, and whose parents are not California residents, must be able to verify financial independence for the one full year immediately preceding the term for which classification as a resident is requested. Graduate students are presumed to be financially independent regardless of age. 
• Immigration status
  • Students* must have the legal ability to establish a permanent domicile in the United States, meaning that they must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold a valid, qualifying nonimmigrant visa.

All new students must submit a Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) as part of the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) “Steps to Enrollment” process on their Admissions student portal. Students may need information from parents to complete the SLR.

Please note:

• Residency determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
• The time required to make a determination will depend on the timely submission of the SLR and the complexity of the student’s situation.
• The Residence Deputy, or other assigned staff, reserve the right to request additional information or documentation if it is deemed necessary to make a determination.Learn more about establishing residency

To learn more , visit the UC How to Establish Residency page. 

New Students

• All new undergraduate and graduate students are required to submit a Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) immediately after submitting their Statement of Intent to Register.
• Students may need information from parents to complete the form.
• Students who do not complete their SLR before the deadline will be classified as a nonresidents and will be responsible for all nonresident tuition.

Continuing Students - Currently Classified as Nonresidents

• Continuing students (undergraduate and graduate) who are classified as nonresidents for tuition purposes and wish to be classified as California residents for a future term, must complete their SLR:
  • Following the fourth week of the quarter immediately prior to the term for which classification as a resident is requested, and
  • Before the end of the quarter for which a change in classification is desired. Example: continuing nonresident students seeking a change of classification for fall quarter may file a new SLR following the fourth week of the previous spring quarter through the last day of the fall term.
• Additional information regarding seeking reclassification can be found on the SLR login page.
• Students may need information from parents to complete the form.

Students Applying for Readmission

• Students must complete a new SLR at the time of readmission.

Submit a Statement of Legal Residence (SLR)

Determining Residency

Residency determinations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Determinations are highly dependent on these factors:

• Timely submission of the SLR, and
• The submission of additional information or documentation, if necessary, and
• The complexity of the student’s circumstances.

Once determined, students can view their residency status by logging into GOLD and clicking on the Registration Info link. Residence classification will display under the Additional Registration Information Section. Pending determinations will show a status of "unverified."

Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) Deadlines

New Freshman, Transfer & New Graduates

• 2024-25 Academic Year
• 2023-24 Academic Year