What is an Inter-district Transfer?
An inter-district transfer is a formal request that allows a student to attend a public school outside of the school district where the family physically lives.
In practical terms, it is needed in either of these situations:
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A family lives outside the boundaries of the Newark Unified School District but wants to enroll their student in a Newark Unified School District school, or
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A family lives within Newark Unified School District boundaries but wants their student to attend a school in another district.
Inter-district transfers must be approved by both the district of residence and the district of attendance, and approval is typically based on space availability and district policies. Approval is not automatic and may need to be renewed each school year.
How Do I Apply for an Inter-District Transfer?
Click on the Transfer Request form for the desired district. Please note there are two forms; one for schools within Alameda County and one for school district outside of Alameda County, please make sure to use the correct form.
Inter-District Transfer form: English | Spanish
Interdistrict Transfers for the 2026–2027 school year must be submitted on/after March 1.
Interdistrict requests are NOT accepted at the school sites.
NEWARK RESIDENT
Families requesting to transfer out of Newark Unified School District must complete the following steps:
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Complete the Inter-District Transfer Request Form
Click on and fully complete the transfer request form.
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Attach Required Documentation
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For transfers within Alameda County (as outlined on page 2 of the Alameda County request form), attach the required documentation, which may include:
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Most recent report card
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Attendance record
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Behavior report
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If your student has special needs or has received special education services, a current IEP must also be included.
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Processing by the Home District
Newark Unified School District will review, process, and forward the completed request to the requested school district.
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Notification of Decision
The requested district will notify you directly of their decision.
⚠️ Important:
Please do not disenroll your student from their current school until you have received written approval from the requested school district.
Inter-District Transfer Renewals
Appeals Process
Information regarding Inter-District Transfer Appeals is available on the
Alameda County Office of Education website.
Board Policy and Administrative Regulation BP5117 AR5117
