Orientation

• Attend all orientation presentations, sessions, and trainings (https://www.chem.uci.edu/graduate/current-students/orientation)

HR Onboarding

• Complete meeting with UCI on-boarding team
• Review New Hire Checklist
• Review Graduate Division Arrival Checklist

Enrollment & Fees

Complete by 5:00 PM on 9/16

• Enroll in approved course plan for Fall Quarter, including a minimum of 12 units
• Complete the Course Schedule Form 2024. 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 TA experience google form by 9/8

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