rev 05/2021
PETITION for RESIDENT CLASSIFICATION
UC IRVINE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR
www.reg.uci.edu
(949) 824 - 6124
Requirements
1. Physical Presence: Documentation that you have been physically present in California for more than 12 months (366 days)
immediately prior to the residence determination date of the quarter you wish to be classified as a resident.
2. Intent: Documentation that you established residential ties to the state of California and relinquished all out-of-state ties
shortly after your arrival in California (see other side).
3. Financial Independence ( for students under 24 years of age who are not dependent on a California resident parent):
Documentation which demonstrates that you have been self-supporting and not claimed as a dependent for income tax
purposes for the preceding calendar year (contact the Residence Officer for more information).
Deadlines
The Petition for Resident Classification must be received at the University Registrar by 5:00 PM on the
deadline date. LATE PETITIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Filing a Petition
Petition for Resident Classification filing periods by term:
Fall Semester 2021 Spring Semester 2022
Jun 1 - Aug 3, 2021 Jan 24 - Feb 28, 2022
Apr 19 - Jun 18, 2021 Oct 18 - Nov 30, 2021
Oct 18 - Nov 30, 2021
Undergraduate /
Graduate Students
Law Students
Spring Quarter 2022Winter Quarter 2022Fall Quarter 2021
Procedures
If you are a nonresident student for tuition purposes, and you wish to be classified as a California resident, you
must file a Petition for Resident Classification by the deadline date for the applicable quarter. You should
consult the Residence Officer for information regarding your residence status at the University Registrar, 215
Aldrich Hall, Irvine, CA 92697-4975, (949) 824-6124, or E-mail: [email protected].
Who should file
this Petition?
1. Download or open a Petition for Resident Classification from the University Registrar web site.
2. Complete the petition on line, print, sign and date. Respond to ALL questions.
3. Submit completed petition: (1) in-person drop off; (2) via mail to the University Registrar; (3) or via email to
[email protected]. Your petition must include all supporting documents. Normal hours are 8am to 5pm
Monday through Friday. No appointment is required.
How do I file
a Petition?
You must provide photocopies of all documentation relevant to your demonstration of intent as indicated on
your Petition for Resident Classification. All documentation should identify you by name and be dated (see
reverse side).
IMPORTANT: Documentation will not be accepted after the last day of the term for which you are petitioning
for classification as a resident. If you fail to provide photocopies of any or all of the required documentation by
the end of the applicable term, your petition will be denied and you will remain classified as a nonresident for
that term. If you are unable to provide the required documentation by the end of the term for which you are
petitioning, and you wish to file a petition for any future quarter, you must file a new Petition for Resident
Classification by the applicable deadline.
Documentation
IS REQUIRED
Jun 1 - Aug 3, 2022
Fall Quarter 2022
Fall Semester 2022
Apr 18 - Jun 17, 2022
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Required Documentation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
It is the responsibility of the student to provide photocopies of all documentation relevant to their demonstration of intent. The
intent to reside permanently in California must be demonstrated for the required period of physical presence (366 days) in California.
Residence classification is determined on the basis of the concurrence of physical presence and the intent to reside permanently in
California. Documentation of intent is always required of the student and is required of the California resident parent(s) upon whom
the student is financially dependent. Your petition cannot be accepted without photocopies of documentation (see list of
required documentation below). All the listed documents below are required. **
Failure to establish legal ties with the state of California shortly after your arrival in California or the maintenance of legal ties with
your previous state of residence will be viewed as inconsistent with the intent to reside permanently and could jeopardize the
success of your petition to reclassify as resident of the state of California.
Provide a photocopy of the following documents (All the listed documents below are required **):
** If you are unable to provide a photocopy of a document listed below, you must submit a written statement explaining the lack of the required document(s).
1. California driver’s license or California ID card (http://www.dmv.ca.gov/)
2. California vehicle registration (http://www.dmv.ca.gov/)
3. California voter registration (Contact your county's Registrar of Voters for verification. For Orange County: (714) 567-7600)
4. Your most recent California State Income Tax Return and Federal Income Tax Return.
5. Your current and previous lease or rental agreement (pages showing duration of lease and signature only).
6. A copy of pay receipts and/or W-2 forms documenting employment held within the preceding 12 months.
7. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must provide documentation from the Immigration and Naturalization Service which
demonstrates your legal status for a minimum of 366 days prior to the residence determination date of the term for which you
are seeking classification as a resident. If you are under 19 years of age, you must also provide documentation of your parents’
status (contact the Residence Officer if you have any questions about your legal status).
8. Proof of your physical presence during the 12 months preceding the quarter you wish to be reclassified, including the months
of June, July, August, and September, such as employment verification, summer school enrollment, and bank statements.
9. Undergraduate students under the age of 24 by December 31
st
of the academic year of the term for which classification as a
resident is requested must provide the above items for your parents as well if they claim to be CA residents.
Relevant documentation is not limited to the above items. The more indicia obtained, the stronger one's demonstration of intent.
Additional documentation may be required on or after the time you file your Petition for Resident Classification. Evidence must
consistently show that your primary residence has been established in California and relinquished outside of California. All
information supporting a claim of California residence will be considered in the reclassification determination. Students deemed to
be in the state solely for educational purposes are not eligible for resident status, regardless of their length of stay in California.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The student is cautioned that this summation is not a complete explanation of the laws regarding residence. Applicable sections of
the Education Code and the regulations adopted by The Regents of the University of California are available for inspection at the
University Registrar. Please note that changes may be made in the residence requirements between the publication date of this
statement and the relevant determination date. Non-citizen students must consult the Residence Officer for information regarding
specific criteria for determining residence eligibility for alien students.
rev 05/2021
PETITION for RESIDENT CLASSIFICATION
UC IRVINE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR
FOR REGISTRAR USE ONLY
Resident Nonresident
By: Date:
Complete this Petition for Resident Classification online, then print, sign and date. Bring your completed petition at the University
Registrar on or prior to 5 PM of the stated deadline for the quarter you wish to change your residence classification.
PLEASE NOTE: You are not eligible to change your classification for a quarter in which late registration fees are in effect.
LATE PETITIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Print full name (Last, First,Middle)
Student ID#
Present Mailing Address (Line 1) Age
Date of Birth
UCI Email
Present Mailing Address (Line 2) State ZIP Code
Legal Status
Proof of legal status is required
1) Are you a citizen of the United States? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2) If not, have you been awarded:
a) Permanent Residence? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b) Employment Authorization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c) Temporary Residence? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d) United States Visa? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specify dates of physical presence in California:
Continuously since birth
Have you been absent from California for more than
six weeks during the past 12 months?
If yes, you must attach a written statement
explaining your absence(s) (include specific dates).
Intent
a) Did you/will you file an income tax return as a
California Resident or Part-Year Resident?. . . . . .
1) Financial Information
b)Did you/will you file an income tax return as a
Resident of another state? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES
NO
YES
NO
c) Employment Status
Were you employed in California?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Were you employed outside of California?. . . . . . . . .
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
If yes, specify states: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If yes, provide a written explanation.
2021 2020
d) Did you receive loans, scholarships, or benefits
That required residence outside of California?. . . . .
YES
NO
YES
NO
If yes, provide a written explanation.
e) Did you/will you live with your parents for
more six weeks in:
YES
NO
YES
NO
2021
2020
:
Date Awarded
g) Did you/will you receive more than $750
in financial Support from your parents in:
YES
NO
YES
NO
2021
2020
f) Source of your financial support in:
:
2021
:
2020
h) Did your/will your parents claim you as an
exemption on their state and federal tax returns in:
YES
NO
YES
NO
2021
2020
2) Driver License & Motor Vehicle Information
a) Do you have a driver's license?. . . .
YES
NO
b) Do you have a motor vehicle? . . . .
/ /:
Date Issued
/ /:
Last Renewed
Which State
If you do not drive, do you have
a California identification card?. . . .
YES
NO
/ /:
Date Issued
YES
NO
Which state is it registered with?
/ /:
Date of Registration
3) Voter Registration Information
a) Are you registered to vote? . . . . . . .
YES
NO
Which state are you registered with?
/ /:
Date of Registration
b) Have you voted within the
the last fifteen months? . . . . . . . . . . .
YES
NO
Which state did you vote?
NOYES
NOYES
NOYES
NOYES
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Date Awarded
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Date Awarded
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:
Visa Type Valid From
: //
to
//
A#
:
NOYES
Physical Presence
From
: / /
to
/ /
or
NOYES
4) Bank Information
a) Checking Account:
:
Bank Name
:
Acct Mailing Address (state only)
b) Savings Account:
:
Bank Name
Date established
: / /
Date established
: / /
:
Acct Mailing Address (state only)
i) Marital Status
Married or Registered Domestic Partner
Divorced or Partnership Terminated
Single
//:
Date
//:
Date
:
State married in
:
State divorced in
5)
What state do you regard as your permanent home?
How long has it been your home?
Do you plan to remain in California
after you complete your education?
NOYES
YES
NO
YES
NO
Specify Term:
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If you are under 24 years of age, please complete the remainder of this page. If not, continue to the next page.
Are you or is your spouse currently on active duty in the U.S. military?
If yes, where are you stationed at? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you were stationed OUTSIDE of California, what is your
State of Legal Residence (not "home of record") on military Records?. . . .
Student (yourself) Spouse
YES
NO
YES
NO
From To
From To
Parent Information
1) Are your parents divorced or permanently separated?
YES
NO
If yes, with whom did you live with last?
Father Other
Mother
Dates of Residence with parent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
From To
From To
2) If your parent(s) are deceased, please provide the date and place of death, Otherwise provide all information required below.
(Place)
Father: (Date)
(Place)
Mother: (Date)
Is your father a citizen of the United States?
Has your father been awarded:
-- Permanent Residence?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-- Employment Authorization?. . . . . . . . . . . .
-- Temporary Residence? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-- United States Visa?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Awarded
First Awarded
First Awarded
First Awarded
Last Renewed
Last Renewed
Expiration Date
Visa Type
I94 Entry Date
If NO, complete the following questions regarding your legal status in the U.S.
3) Information on Student's Father:
Print full name (Last, First,Middle)
Present Mailing Address (Number,Street,Apt#)
State
ZIP Code
b) Legal Status
Date California became your father's permanent home . . . . . . . .
Have your father been absent from California for
more than six weeks during the past 12 months? . . . . . . . . . . .
Important: If yes, attach a written statement explaining his absence(s) (include specific dates).
YES NO
a) Physical Presence
Does your father claim to be a Resident of California?
f) Military Information
Is your father currently on active duty in the U.S. military?
If yes, where is your father station at? . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your father was stationed OUTSIDE of California, what is your
father's State of Legal Residence (not "home of record") on
military Records?. . . .
YES
NO
From
To
Does your father have a driver's license?
Date Issued
Last Renewed
Which State
c) Driver License & Motor Vehicle Information
Does your father have a motor vehicle?. . . .
If your father does not drive, does he
have a California identification card?
Date Issued
Which state is it registered with?
Date of Registration
d) Banking Information e) Tax Information
Did your father file a California
income tax return for:
NO
YES
NO
YES
Last Year
This Year
Military Information
City
//:
//:
//:
//:
//:
//:
//:
//:
//:
:
:
A#
: / /
//:
YES NO
: / /
YES NO
YES NO
: / /
a) Checking Account:
:
Bank Name
:
Acct Mailing Address (state only)
b) Savings Account:
:
Bank Name
Date established
: / /
Date established
: / /
:
Acct Mailing Address (state only)
4) Information on Student's Mother:
Print full name (Last, First,Middle)
Present Mailing Address (Number,Street,Apt#)
State
ZIP Code
Date California became your mother's permanent home . . . . . . . .
Have your mother been absent from California for
more than six weeks during the past 12 months? . . . . . . . . . . .
Important: If yes, attach a written statement explaining her absence(s) (include specific dates).
YES NO
a) Physical Presence
Does your mother claim to be a Resident of California?
f) Military Information
Is your mother currently on active duty in the U.S. military?
If yes, where is your mother station at? . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your mother was stationed OUTSIDE of California, what is your
mother's State of Legal Residence (not "home of record") on
military Records?. . . .
YES
NO
From
To
Does your mother have a driver's license?
Date Issued
Last Renewed
Which State
c) Driver License & Motor Vehicle Information
Does your mother have a motor vehicle?. . . .
If your mother does not drive, does he
have a California identification card?
Date Issued
Which state is it registered with?
Date of Registration
d) Banking Information e) Tax Information
Did your mother file a California
income tax return for:
NO
YES
NO
YES
Last Year
This Year
City
//:
: / /
//:
YES NO
: / /
YES NO
YES NO
: / /
a) Checking Account:
:
Bank Name
:
Acct Mailing Address (state only)
b) Savings Account:
:
Bank Name
Date established
: / /
Date established
: / /
:
Acct Mailing Address (state only)
NOYES
NOYES
NOYES
NOYES
NOYES
Is your mother a citizen of the United States?
Has your mother been awarded:
-- Permanent Residence?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-- Employment Authorization?. . . . . . . . . . . .
-- Temporary Residence? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-- United States Visa?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Awarded
First Awarded
First Awarded
First Awarded
Last Renewed
Last Renewed
Expiration Date
Visa Type
I94 Entry Date
If NO, complete the following questions regarding your legal status in the U.S.
b) Legal Status
//:
//:
//:
//:
//:
//:
//:
//:
:
:
A#
NOYES
NOYES
NOYES
NOYES
NOYES
YES NO
If no, skip to section #4
YES NO
If no, skip to the next page.
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Summer Physical Presence
Briefly explain your physical presence during the summer months of June, July, August and September immediately preceding the
quarter you wish to be classified as a resident for tuition purposes. If you will remain physically present in California during the
summer months, please indicate this fact. You must include all dates of departure and return for any absence from California
during the 366 day period immediately preceding the beginning of the term for which classification as a resident is requested.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the statements on this page and any attachments
submitted by me in connection with the determination of my residence are, and each of them is, true and correct.
Student Signature:
Date:Signed in (city/county):
If you intend to leave the state of California during the summer months immediately preceding
the term for which you wish to be classified as a resident, complete the remainder of this form.
If you will remain physically present in the state of California, please sign and date below.
With whom will you live while outside of California (e.g. with your parents, in an apartment, etc.)?
Where will you keep your personal belongings while outside of California?
Are you leaving California for employment purposes?
YES NO
If yes, did you attempt to find employment in the state of California prior to accepting employment outside of California?
NOYES
If you did attempt to find employment in California, please submit verification of your search for employment in California.
