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New Student Enrollment

New Student Enrollment

Now Open: New Student Enrollment is now open as of February 2, 2026 for the 2026-2027 School Year!
 
We are happy to welcome you to our school district!
New Student Enrollment for Poway Unified School District is an on-line process. 
 
Poway Unified offers both In-person Learning and Alternative Learning Pathways. All new students must first enroll in their school of residence. Families interested in an Alternative Learning Pathway will have the opportunity to submit their interest within the digital new student enrollment packet. Alternative Learning Pathway enrollment is dependent upon space availability per learning option. Alternative Learning Pathways
 
In-Person Learning 
     ~ On-Campus Full Day (K-12)
         ~ On-campus learning environments five days per week. 
 

Directions for the New Enrollment Process

Packets are completed digitally using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection. (Please contact your assigned school of residence to schedule an appointment if you do not have access to a device/internet or need assistance with completing the online enrollment packet.) 
 

STEP 1: Gather Documents Required for Enrollment

Below are the items that you will need to supply in order for your child's enrollment packet to be accepted. If possible, documentation should be submitted in PDF format.

Documentation Required:
  1. Enrolling parent/guardian photo ID (must be uploaded with digital enrollment packet)
  2. Age Verification Document (must be uploaded with digital enrollment packet)
    • Accepted documents include Birth Certificate, Current Passport or Baptismal Certificate
  3. Two current forms of residency (must be uploaded with digital enrollment packet)
    • TWO current, different verifications of the following documents are mandatory for residency verification.
    • At the minimum, ONE of the following forms of residency verification must be uploaded with your digital enrollment packet in order for your packet to be reviewed. Deed to home, mortgage statement/escrow paper, military orders, rental agreement, rent receipt, property tax receipt.
    • Accepted second residency verification documentation: Current utility bill, receipt for deposit with local utility company, bank statement, any other legal document that establishes home address within school boundaries.
  4. Immunization Records
    • All children are required to have their vaccinations fully completed/up to date before the start of school in grades TK – 12 unless exempted as provided by law. A child will not be able to take a seat in class until a complete immunization record for your child is received by your school.
    • Upload a current immunization record with your digital enrollment packet and if finalizing immunizations over the summer, you will have the opportunity to submit an updated record the week prior to the start of school. For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, please visit PUSD Health Services or the California Department of Health website Shots For School or contact your local health department or county office of education.
  5. High School Transcripts
    • Incoming 9th grade students need their most current report card. You will have an opportunity to upload a copy in the digital enrollment packet.
    • All other students need a high school transcript with all completed high school courses. Please note, the Request to Transfer Records does NOT include a transcript or report card. A transcript is required for proper course placement.

If you do not have access to a scanner, there are multiple free phone apps that transform photos into PDF documents, including:

 

STEP 2: Login and complete the Digital Enrollment Packet Online

https://sis.powayusd.com/enroll  (Portal opens on April 1 at 6:00 a.m.)
 

STEP 3: Download and/or Print and Sign any Noted Required Forms Located at the Conclusion of the Packet.

Once you have completed the online enrollment packet please download any required forms. Your school site will contact you with instructions for how and when to submit the completed forms.
 
Please email your School Site Enrollment Administrator using the Enrollment Email by School:
 
[email protected]
 
Need technical help? Technical help is available by sending an email to [email protected]
 
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