¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® Residency

Establishing CO residency (US Citizens only)

In order to be considered for residency in ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ®, it is critically important that you take part in a two-step process:

Step 1: Establish ties with ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® as soon as possible after moving to the state and beginning the Ph.D. program. 

Here are ways to establish ties to ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® As outlined in the state statutes:

  • Securing permanent housing in ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ®. A lease or deed must show that you have lived in ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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 ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® resident.

  • Obtaining a ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® driver’s license or state-issued ID within 120 days of moving to the state.

  • Registering to vote in ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® if you plan to vote anywhere.

  • Registering your vehicle(s) in ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® within 180 days of moving to the state.

  • Filing and paying ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® income taxes as a part-year or full-year resident depending upon when you moved to the state.

  • Securing employment in ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® to provide additional evidence of residency.

  • Severing your ties to your former state.

Failure to take the above actions can result in being denied ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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