New York State Residency Application Form

This page contains information necessary to apply for NY State residency status through the Bursar's office.  Please be aware that it is currently past the deadline to establish New York State residential status for tuition purposes for the fall 2008 semester.  Applications are now being accepted to determine eligibility for the spring 2009 semester.

Residency status is determined at the time of admission by the college admissions office.  Change in residency status is determined by the University Bursar following matriculation.

The resident tuition rate applies to the following undergraduate colleges only :

• Human Ecology
• Industrial & Labor Relations ( ILR )
• Agriculture & Life Sciences

There is no resident tuition rate for the endowed colleges of Architecture,Arts & Planning, Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and Hotel Administration.  Resident status for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine is determined through that college.  Information is available from the College of Veterinary Medicine's admissions office .                                            

 Note: The deadline to submit your application for Spring 2009 is November 1, 2008.

 Apply for New York State Residency:

 Residency Application

 Required Documentation 
 Application Guidelines 

 Note: It is important to return all requested documentation.  Please send the completed application and all additional information requested to Office of the Bursar , Cornell University, 260 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-2801.  If you have questions, please contact us .