The Transfer Request process is necessary for any student who would like to attend a Santa Ana Unified school located outside their residence school boundary.

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. SAUSD 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. Once a school or grade reaches capacity, other sites may be offered. All decisions are FINAL.

What Kind of Transfer Request Do You Need? 

INTRA-DISTRICT - Transfer Within SAUSD: Santa Ana Unified School District residents entering grades K-12 may submit a request to transfer to a school that is not their school of residence.  Use the SAUSD School Locator to confirm residence school. 

INTER-DISTRICT - Transfer From Another School District: 

Student living outside the Santa Ana Unified School District boundary wanting to transfer INTO SAUSD must contact their current district of residence (home district) to request an Inter-district Transfer Permit (Release from district). Refer to your home district's website, or contact them for more information so you can understand their process and requirements. Each district has its own procedure.

Upon review of the received release and corresponding application, SAUSD will notify you of the district's decision.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 

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

• 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 SAUSD relating to this transfer request is certified to be complete, true, correct, and you agree with all conditions related to this application.

Incomplete Transfer Requests will not be processed.

Should you have any question? Call 714.433.3481 - Option 1 or email us at records@sausd.us