UC RESIDENCE POLICY AND GUIDELINES 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR
REV. APRIL 1, 2024
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II. PRINCIPLES GOVERNING RESIDENCY DETERMINATIONS
The Regents of the University of California confers the benefit of “resident tuition” to Students who have fulfilled
the Residency Requirements established by Regents Policy 3105 as set forth in the UC Residence Policy and
Guidelines (“Guidelines” or “RPG") herein.
Residency for purposes of UC tuition is specific to the University of California and separate from the California
Community Colleges and California State University systems and may be different from residency for purposes of
UC admission and other state rules or regulations governing residency for other purposes.
New Incoming and Transfer Students (includes UC campus transfers) are Nonresident by default and must submit
a Statement of Legal Residence (“SLR”) in order to be classified as Resident. Undergraduate applicants provide
residency information in the SLR portion of the application for admission; students whose residency status is
unclear from the responses on the application for admission will be asked additional questions on either a
systemwide or campus SLR. No Residency Determinations are made outside of the SLR process. A Campus
Residence Deputy evaluates the SLR and supporting documentation and issues a Residency Classification of
Resident, NRST Exempt, or Nonresident. All issued Residency Classifications including Nonresident are final.
Failure to submit the SLR or all requested documentation by the relevant campus deadline will result in a
Residency Classification based on the information provided to-date which may include Nonresident and which is
not eligible for appeal review. A student who fails to submit the SLR by the relevant deadline will not be entitled to
retroactive reimbursement of NRST.
Returning Students: Students returning after a leave of absence of one term or more must submit an SLR as
determined per campus policy. A Student who fails to submit an SLR by the relevant deadline will not be entitled
to retroactive reimbursement of NRST assessments.
Change in Residency Status: A Student who has received a Resident or NRST Exempt Classification and loses
eligibility by virtue of the Student’s acts (or a Parent’s act, when applicable) is required to notify the campus
Residence Deputy within 30 days of the effective date of the change in circumstance. The campus will update the
Student’s Residency Classification effective with the next academic term, which is not eligible for appeal. Failure to
notify the campus timely may result in the retroactive assessment of NRST.
Petition for Reclassification: A Student who receives a Nonresident Classification will retain that status unless the
Student files a Petition for Reclassification by the relevant campus deadline and then qualifies for a Resident or
NRST Exempt Classification. A Student who fails to file a Petition for Reclassification is not entitled to retroactive
reimbursement of NRST assessments.
Inquiries regarding UC residency for purposes of tuition should be directed to a campus Residence Deputy in the
campus Registrar’s Office or to a Residency Analyst in UC Legal, Office of the General Counsel. All information
provided in response to a Student’s or Parent’s inquiry is responsive to a question as-asked and is not intended to
guarantee a Student will qualify for UC Residency. No other office, entity, or individual is authorized to provide
Residency information on behalf of the University of California.
PENALTY OF PERJURY: All statements and documents submitted to the University of California to support a
Residency Classification for purposes of UC tuition are submitted under penalty of perjury under the laws of
the State of California. The Student, and Parents or Qualifying Individual when applicable, are required to
declare under oath, declaration, or affidavit, that all statements and supporting documents are true and
correct.
Where a Residency Classification is found to be obtained based on concealed facts or untruthful statements,
the University may:
• Bill the Student for all Tuition, NRST, and fees that would have been charged;
• Hold a Student’s registration until full payment of amount due is received;
• Notify appropriate regulatory agencies;
• Initiate discipline under Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline (“PACAOS 100”); and
• Pursue civil, criminal, or other remedies that may be appropriate.
The SLR must be signed, handwritten or electronically, by the Student under penalty of perjury. A Student
must sign the SLR even if the Student has yet to reach the age of majority; pursuant to State of California
law, a Minor may be prosecuted for perjury.