{"id":858,"date":"2026-04-01T16:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=858"},"modified":"2026-08-07T23:12:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T03:12:37","slug":"residency-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/registrar\/records\/personal\/residency-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for Residency Reclassification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"modal-ready\"><div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n        <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">Apply for Residency Reclassification<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residency status is determined by reviewing each student\u2019s individual circumstances. Several factors may be considered when evaluating residency, and no single factor guarantees your classification as a resident.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                            <div  class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"\">\n                            <a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"https:\/\/students.connect.purdue.edu\/status\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                Access the Residency Reclassification Portal                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"purdue-home-link-cards \">\n\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        \n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-link-cards__cards\">\n                    <div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n                        \n\n<div class=\"column is- is-6-desktop is-half-tablet\"><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-white-background\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To apply for residency reclassification, you <strong>must be enrolled and remain enrolled<\/strong> in the term for which you are requesting residency reclassification. If you haven&#8217;t yet received your class schedule, you aren&#8217;t eligible to apply. Your application must be submitted <strong>within 15 business days after classes start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Students attending Purdue University Fort Wayne and Purdue University Northwest should refer to their respective Registrar Offices for more information and to apply.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"\/registrar\/records\/personal\/residency\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Review Guide to Residency Classification (Opens in a new tab)\">Review Guide to Residency Classification<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"column is- is-6-desktop is-half-tablet\"><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-white-background\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may apply starting with the&nbsp;<strong>first semester after you meet all permanent residency requirements<\/strong>, including 12 months of consecutive residence. Applications are accepted in fall, spring or summer terms. Applications are not accepted for the winter term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your application must be submitted no later than <strong>15 business days after the first day of classes<\/strong> for the term you&#8217;re requesting. A residency classification decision may consider a variety of contributing conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"\/registrar\/records\/personal\/residency-procedures\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Review Residency Operating Procedures (Opens in a new tab)\">Review Residency Operating Procedures<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gold-background \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submit Your Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All Purdue West Lafayette, Indianapolis and Polytechnic Statewide students must apply through the <strong>Residency Reclassification Portal<\/strong>. The portal will open no later than the first day of the semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review <a href=\"\/registrar\/records\/personal\/residency-application\/#documents\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">required application documents<\/a> before you apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting documents will be uploaded to the portal. Reference the checklist for the status of each required item.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documents submitted in person or by email will not be accepted<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/students.connect.purdue.edu\/status\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Apply Now (Opens in a new tab)\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect After Submission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Following submission, your application will undergo an initial review by our office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When your application is reviewed, additional documentation may be identified and requested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If additional documents are needed, you&#8217;ll receive an email notification and the new items will be added to your checklist in the portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your application will not move forward as complete until all requested documentation is received.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete applications are reviewed in the order they&#8217;re received.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Failure to submit all required documentation by stated deadlines may result in denial of your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-padding-bottom-none \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"documents\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Application Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The documentation listed below is not exhaustive. Additional materials may be requested for your application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All documents must be uploaded to the portal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-4da80a48-0ef9-44e4-bc05-5e41e252d71e\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-4da80a48-0ef9-44e4-bc05-5e41e252d71e\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Required for All Applicants<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-4da80a48-0ef9-44e4-bc05-5e41e252d71e\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following documentation is required for all applicants regardless of dependent or independent status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driver\u2019s license or state-issued identification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Housing Documentation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acceptable documentation may include a rental agreement, purchase contract, ALTA statement, or a 1098 tax form.<br><strong>Deed forms are not accepted<\/strong> as proof of purchase or sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purchased home<\/strong> documentation must clearly show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purchase date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name(s) of purchaser(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two months of mortgage payments (if applicable) or most recent property tax statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the home is new construction, the construction contract must clearly show the <strong>home completion date<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rented home<\/strong> documentation must clearly show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lease start date (not signature date)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lease end date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All occupants of the property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of abandonment of a previous domicile, such as a <strong>lease termination agreement, move-out documentation or bill of sale<\/strong>, if applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If a prior home was sold<\/strong>, documentation must clearly show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date of sale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Names of sellers and buyers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the home is being leased to a third party, a legally binding lease valid for a minimum of 12 months must be submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Statement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit a written document explaining:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your purpose for relocating to Indiana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any unusual or special circumstances related to your relocation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any relevant information not addressed in other documentation categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-b583c62b-39a8-4056-99a5-6b123069d10f\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-b583c62b-39a8-4056-99a5-6b123069d10f\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Required for Dependent Applicants<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-b583c62b-39a8-4056-99a5-6b123069d10f\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit documentation for your parent(s)\/guardian(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parent(s)\/guardian(s) identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If married, documentation for both parents is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a parent or legal guardian does not have a driver\u2019s license or state\u2011issued ID, another form of government\u2011issued identification showing a legal address must be submitted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax Documents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>State and federal tax documents including names, addresses, occupations and Form 8489 (if applicable)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If submitting in the spring:<\/strong> prior year\u2019s taxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If submitting in the summer\/fall:<\/strong> current year\u2019s taxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment and Income<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>W\u20112s or self\u2011employment forms (1099, Schedule C\/E)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paystubs for working parents\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paystubs must include the employee\u2019s name, address and tax information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer statements\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be on official letterhead and include hire date, end date (if applicable) and work modality (remote, hybrid or in\u2011person)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a parent\/guardian doesn&#8217;t have employment, please provide documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n           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applicable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If legally married, your spouse\u2019s identification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax Documents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your state and federal tax documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment and Income<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>W\u20112s or self\u2011employment forms (1099, Schedule C\/E)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your paystub\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If unemployed, submit supporting documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If legally married, submit paystubs for your spouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer statement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-fc4c8335-1ad7-4a8f-a4de-9caac7d6e4c6\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-fc4c8335-1ad7-4a8f-a4de-9caac7d6e4c6\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Special Circumstances that May Require Additional Documents<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-fc4c8335-1ad7-4a8f-a4de-9caac7d6e4c6\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There may be circumstances specific to an individual that may require additional documents in order to properly review, or information that isn&#8217;t addressed in other documentation that will be helpful for the committee to know in considering your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Divorce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the event of divorce, a full official divorce decree is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation must show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date divorce was finalized\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Names of parties involved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Names of any children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial support details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the divorce occurred after the student turned 18, the student\u2019s birth certificate must also be submitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If financial support is not outlined in the decree, the parent claiming Indiana residency must provide documentation demonstrating financial support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthcare Relocation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your relocation to Indiana is healthcare-related, a signed statement from a healthcare provider on official letterhead is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immigration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visa or permanent resident documentation is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation must show the status has been held for at least <strong>12 consecutive months directly before the start of the term that you&#8217;re applying<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a visa has been recently renewed, documentation must demonstrate continuous status for 12 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>If your citizenship is international, adjusting residency doesn&#8217;t mean that you will be eligible for government aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Additional Documentation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optional documentation should be submitted in the portal as \u201cAdditional Documentation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utility bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voter registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional licenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request an Appeal <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you disagree with your application decision, you may request an appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"\/registrar\/records\/personal\/residency-procedures\/#appeal\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Learn about the appeal process (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn about the appeal process<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap purdue-home-cta-strap--narrow \">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background\">\n        <div class=\"container has-gold-background purdue-home-cta-strap__container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__container--left\">\n                            <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__content\"><strong>For additional guidance on residency classification, please contact our team.<\/strong><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__container--right\">\n                                                    <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"mailto:residency@purdue.edu\"  target=\"_blank\">Email Us<\/a>\n     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