Orientation
HR Onboarding
- Complete meeting with UCI on-boarding team
- Review New Hire Checklist
- Review Graduate Division Arrival Checklist
Enrollment & Fees
Complete by 5:00PM on September 15
- Enroll in approved course plan for Fall Quarter, including a minimum of 12 units
- Complete the Course Schedule Form 2025. The form will be completed through DocuSign, please log in to UCI DocuSign before starting the form, this will allow you to track the progress of your form.
Teaching Assistant
- Complete Teaching Experience Google Form by 5:00PM on September 1
California Residency
US Citizens and Permanent Residents must apply for California (CA) residency after you have completed three quarters at UCI. To become a CA Resident you must establish ties to CA immediately. This includes demonstrating intent to become a CA resident during your first quarter at UCI by acquiring one of the following documents:
- CA Driver’s License/State ID: It typically takes 1-3 months to set up a DMV appointment, please schedule this right away: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/appointments/select-appointment-type
- CA Voter Registration: You can register to vote online: https://covr.sos.ca.gov/
- CA Vehicle Registration (if applicable): The DMV typically schedules appointments 1-3 months in advance, please schedule an appointment right away: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/appointments/select-appointment-type
Please note if you are required to file taxes you must file as a CA resident or a part-year resident.
The Department of Chemistry will not cover non-resident tuition for US citizens and permanent residents after your first year in the program. If you are denied CA residency you will be responsible for non-resident tuition, currently $5,034 a quarter.
Helpful links:
- University of California Understanding Residency: https://www.ucop.edu/residency/residency-requirements.html
- Grad Petition for Resident Classification: https://reg.uci.edu/navigation/residency.html
Questions, please contact: regres@uci.edu