Residency
As one of the premier universities in the world, Berkeley attracts students from many different states and countries. UC Berkeley is a state-supported institution and, therefore, must charge all nonresident students an additional nonresident supplemental tuition fee.
Residency for tuition purposes is decided by the campus Residence Deputy. That means the decision is made at the campus level by UC Berkeley on behalf of the University of California. The classifications are based on the Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) and supporting documentation. Decisions are governed by the University of California policies.
Note: Students are responsible for providing clear and convincing evidence that they have satisfied all residency requirements.
Explore Residency Requirements
Residency (for Tuition Purposes)
How to Apply for Residency (For Tuition Purposes)
Residency Requirements: Undergraduates
Residency Requirements: Graduate Students
Office of the Registrar Contact
120 Sproul Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-5404
E-mail: orres@berkeley.edu
Fax: 510-643-4222
Callback Queue Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT
Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT
Friday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT
*The Callback Queue form is only accessible during the listed hours.
Residency Deadlines and Disclaimers
Fees/tuition are typically due the Friday before the start of instruction.
- Spring Semester 2025: January 17, 2025
Spring 2025 SLR Dates
The Spring 2025 Statement of Legal Residence will be available in CalCentral (go to My Academics, Status & Holds, then expand the Residency Section to access the SLR hyperlink) October 1 through December 1, 2024.
Fall 2025 SLR Dates
The Fall 2025 Statement of Legal Residence will be available in CalCentral (go to My Academics, Status & Holds, then expand the Residency Section to access the SLR hyperlink) March 1 through July 1, 2025.
Important Note About Residency
If you are a nonresident undergraduate student under the age of 24, whose parents are not California residents, you most likely will remain classified as nonresident for the duration of your undergraduate career.
This website summarizes UC Residency Policy and may not cover individual student or family situations. Content on this website is merely for advising purposes and does not guarantee any residency determination.