How to Apply for Residency (For Tuition Purposes)

Resident and nonresident classifications for purposes of tuition and fees are determined by the Residence Deputy and based on the Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) and supporting documentation. The Residence Deputy reserves the right to request additional documentation if they deem it necessary to make a determination.

To be considered for a resident classification:

You must provide clear and convincing evidence that you have satisfied all UC residence requirements.
You must complete an SLR before the deadline; if you miss the deadline, you will be classified as a nonresident and responsible for all nonresident fees.

Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) Forms

The Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) is a form used to determine whether you will be charged resident or nonresident fees. SLR forms are available for each semester in CalCentral. Go to My Academics > Status & Holds, expand the Residency Section, and then access the SLR hyperlink.

The Spring 2025 Statement of Legal Residence will be available from October 1 through December 1, 2024.
The Fall 2025 Statement of Legal Residence will be available from March 1 through July 1, 2025.

Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) Deadlines

Note: The fees/tuition deadline is typically the Friday before the start of instruction. For spring semester 2025, fees/tuition are due January 17, 2025.

Incoming Freshman Deadlines

Term	SLR Available	SLR Due	Document Deadline
Fall	When admitted	May 15	July 15
Spring	When admitted	May 15	December 15

Transfer Undergraduates & New Graduates Deadlines

Term	SLR Available	SLR Due	Document Deadline
Fall	When admitted	June 1	July 15
Spring	When admitted	June 1	December 15

Continuing Students Deadlines

Term	SLR Available	SLR Due	Document Deadline
Fall	March 1	July 1	July 15
Spring	October 1	December 1	December 15

Academic Year Deadlines to Acquire Governmental Evidence of Intent

View the University of California Residence Determination Date and Intent Deadline Chart (PDF).

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 a nonresident for the duration of your undergraduate career.

NOTE: 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.

How to Apply for Residency for Tuition Purposes

Read details for your specific classification in the sections below. For all students applying for residency, go to: CalCentral > My Dashboard > Tasks > Residency Tasks. Click the “Submit the Statement of Legal Residence” button.

You will be notified online if the Residence Affairs Unit requires documentation to complete your residency application.
You are required to submit all requested documentation to make a residency determination.
Upload your documents through CalCentral. We recommend merging files and uploading only one file per checklist item.
You may also submit documents to the Residence Affairs Unit by fax, in person during our drop-in hours, at Cal Student Central from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 120 Sproul Hall, or by postal mail.
If we need additional documents from you that are not listed on your checklist, our office may email you.

If you have issues uploading your documents or have other questions, please contact the Residence Affairs Unit.

Apply for Residency: New Students
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All new students are required to submit a Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) upon submitting their Statement of Intent to Register. The SLR is a form used to determine whether you will be charged resident or nonresident fees. If you do not complete the SLR before the deadline, you will be classified as a nonresident and will be responsible for all nonresident fees.

This SLR form is available in CalCentral to complete as part of the enrollment process. You may need information from your parents to complete the form. Depending on your situation and answers, the form may take a minimum completion time of 3 to 5 minutes or up to 30 minutes. Please answer the questions carefully, as you will not be able to edit your submission on the first two pages.

Apply for Residency: Continuing Students
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If you are a continuing student who is currently classified as a nonresident and would like to be classified as a resident, you must fill out a Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) for the corresponding semester and submit it during the filing period. You may need information from your parents to complete the form.

The SLR form is available in CalCentral. If the Statement of Legal Residence does not appear on your CalCentral > My Academics page, please contact our office: orres@berkeley.edu.

Apply for Residency: Students Applying for Readmission
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If you are applying for readmission, please follow the directions on this page. Once you have been readmitted into the university, you will be required to fill out a Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) that will be available online. You may need information from your parents to complete the form.

How to Check Residency or SLR Status

Read the sections below to know when your residency status will be determined, and find definitions to help you understand your SLR status.

Know When My Residency Status is Determined
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Once you submit all the requested documentation, our office will make a residency determination. This process can take anywhere from two to six weeks:
- After an initial review of your SLR, the Residence Deputy may request additional information or documents. You are required to submit all the requested documentation for the Residency Deputy to make a residency determination.
- If you do not submit all of the requested information or documents, the Residence Deputy will make a decision based on the documents or information available. In these cases, you will be considered a nonresident and held responsible for nonresident tuition.
- After the Residence Deputy has made a decision about residency, no additional information or documentation is accepted, and the decision is considered final at the campus level for that semester.

Check My SLR Status
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To check your SLR Status, go to CalCentral, then go to My Academics. Under Status and Holds, view the link under California Residency. Or, go to My Dashboard, find the completed task for the Statement of Legal Residence, and click submit.

To understand your SLR status, please see the following definitions:
- AUTO RESIDENCY DETERMINED: A residency determination was made without any further documents needed.
- AWAITING DOCUMENTS: The Residence Affairs Unit is waiting for you to submit the requested documents through Cal Central to complete your file for final review. If you do not submit all requested documents, you will be held responsible for nonresident tuition.
- DOCUMENTS RECEIVED: Your residency file is in the final evaluation phase, which may take 4 to 6 weeks during peak processing time (April to August). Further documentation may be required. Please check Cal Central periodically for any "Incomplete" tasks.
- NOT SUBMITTED: Your SLR has not been submitted, and no further action will be taken by the Residence Affairs Unit. If you do not submit the SLR, you will be held responsible for nonresident tuition.
- RESIDENCY DETERMINED: A residency determination was made after reviewing all requested documents. The determination letter was either sent by email to your email address on file or via messages in CalCentral.
- SUBMITTED: Your SLR has been submitted and is awaiting the first review/evaluation by a Residence Deputy. Documents may be required after the initial review. Please check CalCentral periodically under "Tasks" for a list of required documents. The initial review of the SLR may take 3 to 5 weeks during our peak processing time (April to August).