RESIDENCY INFORMATION
California Residency
Under California law, SDSU must determine the residence status of all new and returning students. Nonresidents are required to pay nonresident tuition and meet other conditions. To know more about California residency for tuition purposes, see the 10 Things You Need to Know.
The residence determination date for fall semesters is September 20. The date for spring semesters is January 25.
To be eligible for resident classification, an adult applicant must have established and maintained permanent residence in California at least one year prior to the residence determination date (see determination details above). Residency determination of minor students and applicants is based on the residency status of their parents. Proof of residence requires evidence of both physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely in California at least one year before the residence determination date. In addition, other rules and exceptions apply. For detailed information about determining your residence status for fee purposes, see the General Catalog.
It is your responsibility to notify the Office of the Registrar of any changes in residency status. This includes changes from nonresident to resident and from resident to nonresident.
If you believe you are eligible for residency reclassification, notify the Office of the Registrar for the appropriate information. If your online personal registration information does not indicate the correct residency status, you should contact the Office of the Registrar, (619) 594-6871 during normal business hours.
Click here for a Residence Reclassification Request form.