FAQs for Students: Residency
The following specific questions and answers are based on the assumption that the inquirer is a U.S. citizen or eligible Noncitizen. If you still have questions after reviewing this information, please contact the UCSC Residence Deputy at reg-residency@ucsc.edu.
The Residence Policy and Guidelines is the main source of residency information and is utilized by the campus residence deputy to make determinations regarding residency. Read the full text of the Residence Policy and Guidelines here.
Over the summer session, all students pay the same per-credit tuition fee regardless of legal residence.
Statement of Legal Residence Form
Q: What is the Statement of Legal Residence? [show]
A: The form used to determine if you will be assessed fees as an in-state student or an out-of-state student is called the Statement of Legal Residence, also known as the online SLR.
Q: Who must complete the Statement of Legal Residence (SLR)? [show]
A: New undergraduate and graduate students attending UCSC for the first time, as well as undergraduate and graduate students returning from an absence of two or more quarters.
Q: I am only attending for the summer. Do I need to complete the SLR? [show]
A: No. Students attending only for the summer at UCSC do not need to complete the SLR. During summer session, all students pay the same per-credit tuition fee regardless of legal residence.
Q: How do I complete the online SLR? [show]
A: Students required to complete the online SLR will be prompted by a request in their To Do List in the MyUCSC Student Center. Instructions will navigate you to the link where you will complete the online SLR.
Q: How do I know if my Statement of Legal Residence has been received by the Registrar’s Office? [show]
A: Upon submitting your online SLR, you will immediately see a confirmation.
Q: How long does it take to make a determination of my resident status? [show]
A: SLR is processed in the order received. During peak times, reviewing your SLR may take 4-6 weeks before you see an update.
Q: How will I be notified if additional documentation is required? [show]
A: If additional documentation is required, you will be notified in your To Do List or through an email sent to your UCSC email account.
Revised: 12/09/24
