<p>I think you need at least 60 quarter units of credit to transfer into UC Irvine. And, not all transfer applications are accepted. You might need to consider one of the nearby Cal State campuses as an alternative.</p>
<p>I don’t see anything wrong morally with your plan. The rules could have been written to say that – no matter how old you are – your residency is based on your parent’s state of legal residency, but they weren’t. You’re an adult, you’re going to live, work, and pay taxes in California, and attending school at in-state rates after you meet the residency requirements is perfectly legit. I don’t see anything shady about it.</p>