Residency
Residency is a combination of three factors: physical presence, intent to remain in California indefinitely, and a valid immigration status. Please review the following to determine if you are eligible to apply. Residency determination can take 2 to 4 weeks to complete.
- California State University(CSU) Residency page
- Rules and Regulations for Establishing Residency
- California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption (AB540)
- Ten things You Need to Know about California Residency for Tuition Purposes
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Applying for Residency:
| Term | Residence Determination Date | Application Deadline |
| Fall | September 20th | October 1st |
| Spring | January 25th | March 1st |
| Summer | June 1st | July 1st |
- Residence Questionnaire [pdf]
- First term students not enrolled: read this instruction [pdf] and submit your Residence Questionnaire along with documentation via US mail or upload signed questionnaire and any supporting documents to SJSU Admissions.
- Continuing students: read this instruction [pdf]. We do not accept paper copies. Completely fill out and sign your questionnaire, then upload the signed questionnaire and any supporting documents to Registrar's office.
Appealing a Denied Request
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If SJSU denied your request, you may file a residency appeal. Read this instructions [pdf].
