Rules Governing Residence: Regents Policy 3105 controls determinations for California residence for tuition purposes as implemented by the University’s Residence Policy and Guidelines. Under these policies and guidelines, adult citizens or certain classes of aliens* can establish residence for tuition purposes. There are also particular rules that apply to the residence classification of minors.
*As defined by USCIS, the term "alien" is defined as any person not a citizen or national of the United States. Any person defined as such should refer to the Immigration page for more information.
This website summarizes UC Residence Policy and Guidelines and may not address all questions or cover all circumstances. Content on this website is merely for advising purposes and does not guarantee any residency determination. Although each campus may adopt different administrative procedures, University regulations regarding residency for tuition purposes are exactly the same for all UC campuses. Changes may be made in the residence requirements between the publication of this statement and the relevant residence determination date.
Beyond the Residency Staff in the Office of the Registrar, no other University personnel are authorized to supply information regarding residence requirements for tuition.
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