Residency Resources

All students with questions about their residency status at SJSU are encouraged to visit the Office of the Registrar’s FAQ page.

Undergraduate Admitted Students: not yet enrolled in classes

If you are a newly admitted undergraduate student to SJSU and believe that the residency status listed on your admission letter does not reflect your residency status, visit our Registrar's Office Residency webpage. Pay close attention to the details listed for first-term students.

If you have questions, please refer to the information posted on your To Do List in MySJSU. For all other questions, contact: admissions@sjsu.edu

Undergraduate Continuing Students: currently enrolled

If you are an undergraduate student who is currently or recently enrolled in classes, visit our Registrar's Office Residency webpage. Pay close attention to the details listed for continuing students.

If you have questions, please refer to the information posted on your To Do List in MySJSU. For all other questions, contact: admissions@sjsu.edu

Undergraduate International  Students: new admitted and continuing

If you are an international student and believe your Visa status will change within the next 12 months, please contact our International Student and Scholars Services office. 

If you have questions, please contact ISSS:  by email at international-office@sjsu.edu or by phone at 408-924-5920.

Graduate Students: newly admitted and continuing

If you are a continuing or newly admitted graduate student to SJSU and have questions about your residency status, visit sjsu.edu/admissions/graduate/want-to-apply/domestic-steps-to-admission/california-residency

If you have questions, please contact: graduate@sjsu.edu