Residency Requirements

In-state tuition is substantially less expensive than out-of-state tuition. Out-of-state students (except international students) are strongly encouraged to gain in-state residency by the start of their second year.

The UNC System uses a centralized Residency Determination system. This system will not let you submit a reclassification request until you have lived in North Carolina for at least a year and will take into consideration when you begin making residency acts (e.g., getting an NC driver's license, registering to vote in NC, registering your vehicle in NC, etc.), so I strongly suggest starting these acts as soon as you move.

For more information, please visit the Residency for Tuition Purposes page.

This process can be confusing, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!