When students apply for admission, the university uses information provided on their Common App or ApplyTexas App to make an initial determination of residency status. This determination will remain on a student’s record and continue for each semester in which a student is enrolled if no changes are made.

Sometimes, based on the information provided by the student, an incorrect residency status determination can be made. Also, a student may not meet all the requirements to be classified as a Texas Resident at the time of submitting their application for admission, but afterwards, they take the necessary steps to meet the requirements. In either circumstance, a student can apply for a reclassification of residency status.

To update or change their residency status, students must submit a copy of the Core Residency Questions form along with supporting documentation to prove they have met the requirements to be classified as a Texas Resident for tuition purposes.

The Office of the Registrar and the Office of Admissions have the right to update a student’s residency status based on information provided by the student.

Please note: It is the responsibility of each student to verify his/her residency status prior to the start of a semester and request any change or update any errors to their residency status prior to the census date of that semester.

In order to update their residency status for a semester, students must meet all requirements, submit the Core Residency Questions form, and submit all necessary supporting documentation prior to the official census date of a semester. Meeting residency requirements or submitting documentation after a census date will result in residency reclassification being considered for a future semester.

For questions about residency for tuition purposes, please contact: