California Residence for Purposes of Tuition

Residency

Information regarding deadlines can be found at Processes & Important Dates.

This website is not a complete explanation of laws and rules regarding residence. Changes may be made in residence requirements between the publication of material on this site and the relevant Residence Determination Date. For questions not answered by information on this site, students may contact a campus Residence Deputy. Residence Deputies are the only UC Davis personnel authorized to provide information regarding residence requirements.

Residency Video Drop-In Sessions

One-on-one video sessions, using Zoom, with a residence deputy, are available. You will be placed in a virtual waiting room until the meeting host invites you in.

To join a video session, select one of these days & times:

Monday 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT)
Tuesday 2:00-3:00 p.m. (PT)
Wednesday 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT)
Thursday 2:00-3:00 p.m. (PT) [7/3/2025 3:00-4:00 p.m.]

Note: First-come-first-served basis. We will only be able to advise you if you entered the waiting room by the posted cutoff time & terms. If time expires, you can join the next available session. Please have your UC Davis AggieCard or other photo ID ready. If you don't have your photo ID, we can only provide general information. Sessions are not available on University holidays.

Contact a Residence Deputy

Submit questions regarding residence for tuition purposes at residencedeputy@ucdavis.edu.

Students. Include your UC Davis student ID number and full name in your email. Review the UC Residence Policy & Guidelines prior to sending your message.

UC Residence Policy & Guidelines

The determination of residence for tuition purposes at the University of California is governed by the UC Residence Policy & Guidelines established by the UC Regents, and implemented by the UC President in consultation with the UC General Counsel. The Office of the General Counsel is the final authority on residence policy for the UC system.