<p>Even afterwards. Why would that make a difference? You should go to [UCLA</a> Registrar’s Office Home](<a href=“http://www.registrar.ucla.edu%5DUCLA”>http://www.registrar.ucla.edu) and look up the guidelines for establishing residency. Essentially, unless you’re going to get married to a CA resident ASAP or bear a California-born child, it’s unlikely that you’ll manage to jump through all of the hoops. Even if you do, it will not be without considerable difficulty in establishing your ‘independent’ status.</p>