Residency Review

To have your residency status reviewed for possible reclassification, navigate the following steps:

  1. Complete the Residence Information Affidavit
  2. Turn in your completed Residence Information Affidavit and all supporting documents to the Residency Office via email at askres@pdx.edu. The affidavit and all supporting documents and materials (as outlined in the Guide to Oregon Residency Guide & Procedures) must be submitted by the end of the second week of the term in which resident status is sought.
  3. Processing time takes between four and six weeks from receipt of the complete residency application packet. Once your Residence Information Affidavit has been reviewed, you will be notified by email of the residency classification decision.

Appeal Process for Residency Reclassification

First Appeal

If your Residence Information Affidavit is denied, you may appeal the Residency Officer's decision to the Interinstitutional Residency Committee (IRC).

The IRC meets once a term to review in-person and written appeals. An appeal may be initiated by sending written notification of intent to appeal within ten (10) days of the date of Portland State's email notification. Intent to appeal may be emailed to askres@pdx.edu.

Second Appeal

Those who are dissatisfied with the IRC decision may, within ten (10) days of the date of the email notification, appeal to the President of Portland State University. This appeal must be made in writing via email, and may not be filed until after an IRC residency decision has been rendered. Submit statements and supporting information to:

President Ann Cudd
Office of the President
Portland State University
president@pdx.edu

The President's decision shall be final.

Questions?

Contact the Residency Officer at askres@pdx.edu.