Residency Classification Guidelines for Tuition
and Fee Purposes

Students are classified, at the time of admission, as either an in-state resident or a non-resident for tuition and fee purposes by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for undergraduate students or the Office of Graduate and Professional Education for graduate students. After enrollment, students who believe their initial residency status is no longer accurate may submit a reclassification request for consideration. Before moving forward, please read the complete Residency Policy found on the Office of General Counsel’s website, as well as these questions, to determine if a reclassification is feasible.

If you wish to pursue reclassification please submit a completed Application, the Supporting Documentation Checklist, and all supporting materials as a single submission. Due to the sensitivity of the information requested, materials will be accepted ONLY by mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.) or via this secure link. No materials will be accepted via the residency reclassification email address. Mailed applications/documentations may be sent to:

    Office of the University Registrar
    University Visitors Center
    210 South College Ave.
    Newark, DE 19716
    ATTN: Residency Reclassification

No materials will be returned to the applicant and are kept on file securely in the Registrar’s Office and destroyed per University retention guidelines.

The deadline for completed applications/materials to be received in the Registrar’s Office is the first day of classes for the term in which the reclassification is sought. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received after the deadline will be considered for the next term. General questions about the residency policy may be sent to residency-reclass@udel.edu. Applicants are expected to pay their tuition bill at the non-resident rate by the stated deadlines. All communications will be with the applicant (student) via their University of Delaware email account.

1.   Application for Change in Classification for Purposes of Admission and Assessment of Fees (required of all applicants) (Note: click to download word doc)

2.  Detailed Budget (for independent applicants)

For more information, please review the complete Residency Policy.