Residency

SJSU Catalog regarding Residency
California Residency’s General Rules
Residence Determination Dates
Re-Evaluation Process
- If you would like to have your residency status re-evaluated, click the following if you are:
  - SJSU Admission Applicants
  - SJSU Continuing Students

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Rules and regulations for establishing residency
Why are non-residents at California’s educational institutions charged higher tuition than resident students?
Why should I establish residency?
How long does it take to establish residency? What are the determination dates for the CSU system (including SJSU)?
How do I qualify for California resident status? How is intent to remain in CA evaluated?
If I am under age 19, can I establish residency on my own?
Does living in California with a relative other than parents have any impact on residency status?
If a student is a dependent of a California State University alumnus, would it have any effect on his or her tuition classification?
What is an eligible citizenship, visa or immigration status?
For new students - when is a student’s residency status determined at SJSU?
What if I have been attending as a student and now I want to change my residency status? What form do I fill out?
What steps do I need to take if I am a current SJSU student and I wish to apply for a Residence Reclassification?
Where do I submit my residency forms?
When will a decision be made? How do I find out the status of my Reclassification Request Form?
When will a decision be made? How do I find out the status of my Residence Questionnaire?
Can a student appeal if his or her petition for residency is denied?

Did you know

Office of the Registrar
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0009
408.283-7500
fax: 408.924.2077

Office hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
Closed weekends and holidays
Extended hours during the first few weeks of the Fall and Spring semester.

Phone operator hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday 9:00am-4:30pm