Residency

Residency Petition Committee Review 

Overview

If the Residency Office denied your petition, you may request a committee review under ABOR 4-205 to present additional evidence supporting your resident status claim. Committee decisions are final.

Deadline

You must file within 35 days after the last day of registration for the term in question. Missing this deadline waives your review rights, making the Residency Office's decision final. Your decision summary includes the specific deadline date.

Submitting Your Request

Prerequisites: Your petition must have been denied by the Residency Office. Review your decision summary and current ABOR guidelines to understand why you were denied before submitting.

Required Steps:

1. Complete the Residency Petition Committee Review Request form (includes detailed instructions)
2. Follow instructions to upload additional documentation within 7 days to ensure adequate committee review time

Scheduling Process

Timeline and Logistics

• Hearings are scheduled based on request receipt date (first-come, first-served)
• You'll receive notification at least 7 business days before your hearing
• Hearings occur on weekdays via Zoom, including during semester breaks
• Efforts are made to accommodate your class schedule, but Committee availability is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
• Schedule change requests must be submitted in writing at least 3 business days before your hearing

The Review Hearing

Format

• Conducted via Zoom with a non-voting university host
• 3-5 voting committee volunteers from the University community
• 30-minute time limit
• All hearings are recorded per ABOR policy

Committee Process

Members will review your complete petition file and ask questions specific to your circumstances. They must follow ABOR guidelines and cannot grant exceptions.

Your Participation

Attendance is preferred but optional. If you don't attend, the hearing proceeds in absentia based on available documentation—these cannot be rescheduled. You may bring witnesses or legal representation; notify the Residency Office in advance if bringing an attorney.

Decision

Voting and Timeline

• Decision requires a majority vote to overturn the denial
• Tie votes uphold the original denial
• Decision made either immediately or within 10 business days
• Written notice sent to your ASU email address

Outcomes

If Approved: Tuition will be adjusted and/or refunded for the applicable term.

If Denied: The decision is final with no further university appeals available. You may seek judicial review in state courts (see ABOR 4-205).

Important Reminders

• A scheduled review doesn't exempt you from other deadlines or obligations
• You must still submit new petitions for future semesters if needed
• Review all documentation thoroughly before your hearing—this is your final opportunity to present your case