If you wish to be classified as a resident and have the benefit of paying lower tuition than non-residents, you must prove you lived in Texas for the 12 months immediately prior to the semester in which you enroll. If you cannot provide proof of residency, you will be classified as a non-resident and required to pay non-resident tuition. For specific information about required documentation, contact the Admissions Office.

Some admission requirements vary depending on a variety of factors. Determine which one or more of the following categories best describes you.

• First time students
  
• Student concurrently enrolled in high school and the DCCCD
  
• High school student enrolled in dual credit programs
  
• Transfer students
  
• Former students
  
• Undocumented student who is a resident of Texas
  
• International students