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Oakland Unified School District

Enrollment

Ready to Choose OUSD?

Enroll for the 2024-25 school year and learn about the fantastic happenings in our schools at chooseousd.org.

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Learning is Growing.

There's a school here in OUSD that's right for you and your student. Learn more and apply at chooseousd.org!

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We put in the work!

We are proud to represent some of the hardest working and most dedicated educators in the country! From staff to students, we challenge one another to never stop learning and never stop growing.

Choose OUSD

The on-time enrollment window for the 2025-26 school year will open on December 4, 2024.

Learn all about the exciting school programs and opportunities in OUSD and submit your application for next year!

Enroll Today

 

If you need to enroll your child for the remainder of the current 2024-25 school year, please contact us in any of the following ways:

  1. Email enroll@ousd.org
  2. Text 510-879-4600
  3. Make and appointment
  4. Walk-in at our offices at 746 Grand Avenue between 8:30-2:00

2025-2026 OUSD Enrollment Timeline

On-time application window opens
On-time application window opens

December 4, 2024

Apply during this window to get the best opportunity to access your preferred school.

On-time application window closes
On-time application window closes

February 9, 2025

All applications received between December 4, 2024 and February 9, 2025 are considered on time and will receive an offer on March 5, 2025.

Late application window opens
Late application window opens

February 10, 2025

Missed the on-time window? You can still apply during this "Late Application Window."

On-time offers released
On-time offers released

March 5, 2025

All K-12 who applied during the on-time window will receive an offer from a school or and/or be placed on a waitlist for other schools. TK families are not guaranteed an offer, unfortunately, because of the relative scarcity of programs across the district.

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Beginning of bi-weekly offers

April 2, 2025

Starting April 2, offers are released every two weeks through July.

Deadline to accept on-time offers
Deadline to accept on-time offers

March 26, 2025

Accept an offer by this date! Offers not accepted will be withdrawn and seats will be offered to other families.