About Enrollment in OUSD
The on-time enrollment window for the 2026-2027 school year opens December 3, 2025. Applications received on or before February 8, 2026 will be considered on-time. Apply today.
Learn all about the exciting school programs and opportunities in OUSD and submit your application for next year!
If you need to enroll your child for the remainder of the current 2025-26 school year, please contact us in any of the following ways:
- Email enroll@ousd.org
- Text 510-879-4600
- Make and appointment
- Walk-in at our offices at 746 Grand Avenue between 8:30-2:00
Satellite Office Hours
 School Site |
 Day/s |
 Times |
 Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst United Middle School 1800 98th Ave Oakland, CA 94603 |
Monday & Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Family Resource Center |
| Havenscourt 6701 International Blvd Oakland, CA 94621 |
Monday & Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Family Resource Center |
| Marcus A. Foster Leadership Center 1011 Union St Oakland, CA 94607 |
Tuesday & Thursday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Main Lobby |
| Urban Promise Academy 3031 E 18th St Oakland, CA 94601 |
Tuesday & Thursday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Family Resource Center |
Satellite Office Hours start December 8, 2025 and end May 15, 2026
2026-2027 OUSD Enrollment Timeline
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On-time application window opens
December 3, 2025
Apply during this window to get the best opportunity to access your preferred school.
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On-time application window closes
February 8, 2026
All applications received between December 3, 2025 and February 8, 2026 are considered on time and will receive an offer on March 5, 2026.
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Late application window opens
February 9, 2026
Missed the on-time window? You can still apply during this "Late Application Window."
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On-time offers released
March 5, 2026
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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Deadline to accept on-time offers
March 25, 2026
Accept an offer by this date! Offers not accepted will be withdrawn and seats will be offered to other families.
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Beginning of bi-weekly offers
March 31, 2026
Starting March 31, offers are released every two weeks through July.