2024-25 Tustin Unified Transfers

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The Transfer Request process is necessary for any student who wishes to attend a Tustin Unified school located outside their residence school boundary.

Those interested in transferring for the 2026-27 school year can apply from January 6, 2026 at 8:00 am to January 23, 2026 at 3 pm.

While students traditionally attend the school assigned to their residential area, the Board of Education recognizes some families may wish to choose a different school. TUSD has designated specific guidelines and application period for families to request a transfer. Transfer Requests are not first come, first served; Transfer Requests are processed through a random and unbiased manner. Transfers are granted to qualified students based on space availability. If there are more qualified Transfer Requests than spaces, a lottery is held. Once a school or grade reaches capacity, other sites may be offered. All decisions are FINAL.

SCHOOL OF CHOICE TRANSFER PROCEDURES & INFORMATION

SCHOOL OF CHOICE TRANSFER PROCEDURES & INFORMATION

Terms and Conditions

All Transfer Requests:
By submitting a request for transfer, you agree that you have read and understand all sections of the Interdistrict Transfer Procedures, School Availability, & Information and agree to accept TUSD’s Transfer Terms and Conditions below:

You are the parent, guardian, or caregiver of the named student.
You have read all sections of the Interdistrict Transfer Procedures, School Availability, & Information
Only one (1) Transfer Request may be submitted per school year and once submitted, it cannot be changed or withdrawn after submission.
TUSD’s placement decision is final.
If approved, your student may not be permitted to transfer to any other school in the District during the 2026- 27 school year and may be denied enrollment at the school of residence if capacity has been reached.
Mid-year transfers of enrolled residents are not permitted.
A transfer permit may be denied or revoked for any of the following reasons:
1. truancy, excessive tardiness or class cuts
2. poor behavior/citizenship
3. providing false or incomplete information
4. space availability
5. program impact
All California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) rules and regulations regarding transfers and athletic eligibility are applicable.
Transfer students are not eligible to participate in the school bus transportation program. It is your responsibility to provide safe and timely transportation to and from school.
All information provided to TUSD relating to this transfer request is certified to be complete, true, correct, and you agree with all conditions related to this application.
Approved transfers must pre-enroll if they are new to TUSD or register if a continuing TUSD student changing schools by the date included in your approval notification. Failure may result in the loss of your approved seat to another student.

Decisions on all complete requests will be sent in spring, 2026.

Incomplete Transfer Requests will not be processed, make sure all requested items are submitted.

ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

Priority of Processing

Qualified students will be accepted if space is available, during the transfer window, in the following order:

Any transfer students continuing at the same school
TUSD residents whose parent/guardian is a contracted TUSD employee at the requested school*
TUSD residents whose parent/guardian is a contracted TUSD employee
TUSD residents who live in a designated priority area (Check the School Locator)
Siblings of continuing TUSD residents who will continue to attend requested school
All other TUSD residents
Out-of-District residents whose parent/guardian is a contracted TUSD employee at the requested school*
Out-of-District residents whose parent/guardian is a contracted TUSD employee
Siblings of Out-of-District residents who will continue to attend the requested school
Out-of-District residents continuing with TUSD and requesting a new school
All other Out-of-District residents

Lottery Information

School Availability

Visit the Schools section for a complete list of schools

The following schools have limited availability and may only be selected as a first choice on your application:

Estock Elementary School
Heritage Elementary School
Hewes Middle School
Legacy Magnet Academy
Orchard Hills School
Pioneer Middle School
Sycamore Magnet Academy TK-5
Tustin Memorial Academy

What kind of Transfer Request do you need?

INTRADISTRICT - Transfer Within TUSD

Tustin Unified School District residents entering grades TK through 12 may submit a request to transfer to a school that is not their school of residence.

Use the Tustin Unified School Locator to confirm the residence school. If you wish to enroll in your school of residence, DO NOT complete a transfer request. Contact your assigned school for enrollment information.

Note to TUSD parents of incoming TK students: Due to limited availability, the Transfers office is no longer processing 2025-26 school year transfer requests for TK. It is recommended that you enroll at your assigned elementary school as soon as possible to confirm enrollment in TUSD. You can discuss school placement options with your assigned school.

Procedures:

Step 1:

From January 6 at 8:00 am through January 23, 2026, at 3 pm, you can log in or create a new Aeries Parent Portal Account and request a transfer to a TUSD school. Click the "Start A Transfer" icon above to start. Please do not create a new account if you already have a TUSD Parent Portal account.

Step 2:

Submit Documentation (if applicable)

New students with a Non-TUSD IEP: Submit a copy of the student's IEP.

Once received, TUSD will begin the review process. IEP documents, if requested, can be sent via email to transfers@mytusd.org or can be dropped off at the Transfers Office, 1701 San Juan Street, Room 18, Tustin, 92780.

INTERDISTRICT - Transfer From Another School District

Residents of other Orange County School Districts that wish to attend a TUSD school for the 2026-2027 school year, or current TUSD students residing outside of TUSD boundaries in 5th or 8th grade that wish to continue attending Tustin Unified as they matriculate to a new school, require an application to be admitted as an INTERDISTRICT Transfer student. Current TUSD students outside of grades 5^th or 8^th grade living out of district need only to renew their interdistrict attendance permit through their district of residence. A TUSD School of Choice Request (in Aeries) is not necessary unless the student is changing schools due to choice or matriculation.

Procedures:

Step 1:

From January 6 at 8 am through January 23, 2026, at 3 pm, you can log in or create a new Aeries Parent Portal Account and request a transfer to a TUSD school. Click the "Start A Transfer" icon above to start. Please do not create a new account if you already have a TUSD Parent Portal account.

Step 2:

NEW students entering grades 2-12, submit the following documents:

Current Transcript or last report card.
Current attendance record.
Current discipline record or statement signed and dated by school office personnel.
Copy of last IEP (if applicable).

These documents can be submitted electronically via the link provided in your application acknowledgment email or dropped off in person at the Transfers Office, 1701 San Juan Street, Room 18, Tustin, 92780.

Once received, TUSD can begin the review process. Final notification will be sent via email if the transfer request has been approved or denied.

Step 3:

Provide the Interdistrict Attendance Agreement, or "Permit", from your District of Residence. In order to finalize acceptance of an approved interdistrict student, the permit must be received by TUSD no later than May 11, 2026.

Information on the permit process typically can be found on the District of Residence website, or you can contact your district directly for more information.

INTERDISTRICT ATTENDANCE PERMIT TO ATTEND SCHOOL OUTSIDE TUSD

The Interdistrict Transfer Release from TUSD is intended for TUSD Residents who wish to attend non-TUSD schools. If you are looking for an Interdistrict Transfer permit from TUSD to another district, complete an application here: Interdistrict Attendance Permit Application.

Requests will be processed in accordance with CA Ed Code.
Final decision notification will come from the school district you are requesting to attend.
Interdistrict permits are valid for one school year only and must be renewed annually.
Permit applications for the 2026-27 school year will be accepted beginning February 2, 2026.
Allow 3-5 business days for processing

Financial Conditions

Interdistrict attendance agreements shall be non-tuition unless Federal Impact Aid is involved. Under a non-tuition agreement, the financial apportionment for regular education students shall be credited to the district of attendance and not the district of residence.

Contact the Transfers office if you have additional questions:

email: transfers@mytusd.org

714-730-7301, select option 2.

7:30 am - 4:30 pm

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The Transfer Request process is necessary for any student who wishes to attend a Tustin Unified school located outside their residence school boundary.

Those interested in transferring for the 2026-27 school year can apply from January 6, 2026 at 8:00 am to January 23, 2026 at 3 pm.

SCHOOL OF CHOICE TRANSFER PROCEDURES & INFORMATION

Terms and Conditions

Priority of Processing

Lottery Information

School Availability

Visit the Schools section for a complete list of schools

What kind of Transfer Request do you need?

INTRADISTRICT - Transfer Within TUSD

Procedures:

Step 1:

Step 2:

INTERDISTRICT - Transfer From Another School District

Procedures:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

INTERDISTRICT ATTENDANCE PERMIT TO ATTEND SCHOOL OUTSIDE TUSD

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