ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Residency

Establishing CO residency (US Citizens only)

In order to be considered for residency in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, it is critically important that you take part in a two-step process:

Step 1: Establish ties with ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ as soon as possible after moving to the state and beginning the Ph.D. program. 

Here are ways to establish ties to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ As outlined in the state statutes:

  • Securing permanent housing in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥. A lease or deed must show that you have lived in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ for one full year prior to the first day of the term for which you wish to prove residency. Actions like returning to a former home during school breaks or seeking employment out of state are inconsistent with that of a ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ resident.

  • Obtaining a ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ driver’s license or state-issued ID within 120 days of moving to the state.

  • Registering to vote in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ if you plan to vote anywhere.

  • Registering your vehicle(s) in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ within 180 days of moving to the state.

  • Filing and paying ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ income taxes as a part-year or full-year resident depending upon when you moved to the state.

  • Securing employment in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ to provide additional evidence of residency.

  • Severing your ties to your former state.

Failure to take the above actions can result in being denied ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ residency and therefore losing the opportunity (and funding!) to TA and/or RA. Please find more detailed information on the Residency Guidelines ±è²¹²µ±ð.Ìý

Make an appointment to get a state ID/driver's license: 

https://mydmv.colorado.gov/_/#2

Step 2: After one year, you must complete the Residency Petition ±è°ù´Ç³¦±ð²õ²õ.Ìý

Please contact tuitclass@colorado.edu for questions on this ±è°ù´Ç³¦±ð²õ²õ.Ìý