Student Transfer Requests
Per PUSD Board Policy 5116.1(b), we are no longer able to accept Intradistrict Transfers for the 2026-2027 school year, and, unfortunately, we are unable to make exceptions.
Transfers
A transfer request is for those who would like their child(ren) to attend a school other than their school of residence. This includes incoming siblings of current students.
| Your Situation | Intradistrict Transfer | Interdistrict Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| If you live in PUSD boundaries and would like to attend a different PUSD school: |
✓ | ✗ |
| If you live in PUSD boundaries and would like to attend a school outside PUSD boundaries: |
✗ | ✓ |
| If you live outside PUSD boundaries and would like to attend a PUSD school: |
✗ | ✓ |
| Choose an option: | Intradistrict Transfer | Interdistrict Transfer |
For Students Who Live Outside of PUSD
If you live outside the Poway Unified School District boundaries, click on this link for an Interdistrict Attendance Permit form.
Please complete the form, sign it, and submit it to your district of residence. Once your district of residence has approved your student's release to attend a school in PUSD, please email your signed permit to [email protected].
Note: If your student has an Individual Educational Plan (IEP), a copy of this document must be submitted with your application for consideration as noted in the directions.
For PUSD Students Who Would Like to Attend a School Outside of PUSD
For students who want to be released from PUSD to attend a school in another district, please complete the form, sign it, and then email your Interdistrict Attendance Permit to [email protected].
We will sign the document and return it to you via email.
If you are unable to submit the transfer electronically, please mail it to:
Poway Unified School DistrictAttn: Attendance and Student Engagement
15250 Avenue of Science
San Diego, CA 92128
If you have moved, please inform your current school(s) of your new address and send them two proofs of residency. The school staff will give you instructions on how to proceed if you would like your student(s) to remain at the school they are currently attending.
Transfer decisions are made by the Office of Attendance and Student Engagement, not the schools.
FAQs on Residency and Transfer Requests
How do I find out which school is my school of residence?
Are transfers allowed only to schools within PUSD for residents of PUSD?
Can students transfer into PUSD from outside the district, or attend a school outside PUSD?