Nevada Residency Requirements

Residency Decisions
Residency decisions are made during the application process and will be posted on your admission acceptance letter. If your letter reads: "Residency: out of state" but you think you may qualify for in-state tuition, the following information will help guide you through the process of applying for Nevada residency.

Qualifying for Nevada Residency
Residency regulations have been established by the Board of Regents. For a complete listing of categories and definitions, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog.

The following categories qualify for Nevada resident status:

  1. A member of the Armed Forces of the United States
  2. Full-time licensed personnel employed by a public school district in Nevada
  3. A teacher who is currently employed full time in Nevada
  4. A professional or classified employee of the University and Community College System of Nevada
  5. Company relocation (also applies to spouse and children)
  6. Family relocation to the state
  7. Millennium scholarship recipients
  8. A student who has lived in the state for a period of 12 months

Applying for Nevada Residency
To apply for residency, download and complete the Residency Application and include photocopies of supporting documents. Mail or fax documentation to the Office of Admissions by the application deadline listed in the Academic Calendar and Registration Guide. Residency review for fall applications begins June 1; spring review begins Nov. 1.

For More Information
A variety of resources are available to help you learn more about the Nevada residency process:

  1. Attend one of the residency presentations scheduled during fall and spring orientation. These sessions will provide detailed information about the residency evaluation process and answer any questions you may have about your particular residency situation.
  2. Visit the Office of Admissions to talk with a client services representative about the residency process.
  3. Check out our Frequently Asked Residency Questions page.
  4. Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog.


Residency Application



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