Who Can Apply
To apply for residency reclassification, you must be enrolled and remain enrolled in the term for which you are requesting residency reclassification. If you haven’t yet received your class schedule, you aren’t eligible to apply. Your application must be submitted within 15 business days after classes start.
Students attending Purdue University Fort Wayne and Purdue University Northwest should refer to their respective Registrar Offices for more information and to apply.
When to Apply
You may apply starting with the first semester after you meet all permanent residency requirements, including 12 months of consecutive residence. Applications are accepted in fall, spring or summer terms. Applications are not accepted for the winter term.
Your application must be submitted no later than 15 business days after the first day of classes for the term you’re requesting. A residency classification decision may consider a variety of contributing conditions.
Submit Your Application
- All Purdue West Lafayette, Indianapolis and Polytechnic Statewide students must apply through the Residency Reclassification Portal. The portal will open no later than the first day of the semester.
- Review required application documents before you apply.
- Supporting documents will be uploaded to the portal. Reference the checklist for the status of each required item.
- Documents submitted in person or by email will not be accepted.
What to Expect After Submission
- Following submission, your application will undergo an initial review by our office.
- When your application is reviewed, additional documentation may be identified and requested.
- If additional documents are needed, you’ll receive an email notification and the new items will be added to your checklist in the portal.
- Your application will not move forward as complete until all requested documentation is received.
- Complete applications are reviewed in the order they’re received.
Important Note
- Failure to submit all required documentation by stated deadlines may result in denial of your application.
Required Application Documents
The documentation listed below is not exhaustive. Additional materials may be requested for your application.
All documents must be uploaded to the portal.
Request an Appeal
If you disagree with your application decision, you may request an appeal.
For additional guidance on residency classification, please contact our team.