Your Future Begins Here at Los Angeles Unified!

Welcome to the enrollment portal for Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten through 12th grade students

What are you looking to do?
"Enroll at my assigned neighborhood school."
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PRE-ENROLLMENT
NEW STUDENT
PRE-ENROLLMENT
NEW STUDENT
Are you a new student enrolling in your assigned neighborhood school? Enter your address here to confirm your address is within LAUSD boundaries.
If you reside in a Zone of Choice or are a former LAUSD student, see FAQ below.
Start your pre-enrollment registration now!
ENROLL
"Enroll in my accepted Choices placement."
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CHOICES
ACCEPTED PLACEMENTS
CHOICES
ACCEPTED PLACEMENTS
Are you a new student that applied online and accepted a placement in a Choices or other application programs?
  • Choices Programs
  • District K-12 Open Enrollment
  • Zones of Choice
ENROLL
"Enroll in or transfer to a Virtual Academy."
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VIRTUAL ACADEMY
ENROLLMENT & TRANSFERS
VIRTUAL ACADEMY
ENROLLMENT & TRANSFERS
Are you a new or existing student interested in enrolling in one of our Virtual Academies (our voluntary, online independent study program)?
Start your pre-enrollment or initiate a transfer here.
Or are you looking to enroll in LAUSD City of Angels Independent Study -please visit www.cityofangelsschool.org.
ENROLL
"Register for a summer program, enrichment, and tutoring."
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ENRICHMENT & OTHER
PROGRAMS
ENRICHMENT & OTHER
PROGRAMS
Are you a current or returning Los Angeles Unified student* seeking expanded learning opportunities?
Register here for winter academy, enrichment, summer, and tutoring programs
ENROLL
"Enroll at my assigned neighborhood school."
pre-enrollment logo
PRE-ENROLLMENT
NEW STUDENT
PRE-ENROLLMENT
NEW STUDENT
Are you a new student enrolling in your assigned neighborhood school? Enter your address here to confirm your address is within LAUSD boundaries.
If you reside in a Zone of Choice or are a former LAUSD student, see FAQ below.
Start your pre-enrollment registration now!
ENROLL
"Enroll in my accepted Choices placement."
pre-enrollment logo
CHOICES
ACCEPTED PLACEMENTS
CHOICES
ACCEPTED PLACEMENTS
Are you a new student that applied online and accepted a placement in a Choices or other application programs?
  • Choices Programs
  • District K-12 Open Enrollment
  • Zones of Choice
ENROLL
"Enroll in or transfer to a Virtual Academy."
pre-enrollment logo
VIRTUAL ACADEMY
ENROLLMENT & TRANSFERS
VIRTUAL ACADEMY
ENROLLMENT & TRANSFERS
Are you a new or existing student interested in enrolling in one of our Virtual Academies (our voluntary, online independent study program)?
Start your pre-enrollment or initiate a transfer here.
Or are you looking to enroll in LAUSD City of Angels Independent Study -please visit www.cityofangelsschool.org.
ENROLL
"Register for a summer program, enrichment, and tutoring."
pre-enrollment logo
ENRICHMENT & OTHER
PROGRAMS
ENRICHMENT & OTHER
PROGRAMS
Are you a current or returning Los Angeles Unified student* seeking expanded learning opportunities?
Register here for winter academy, enrichment, summer, and tutoring programs
ENROLL

Frequently Asked Questions

How do former Los Angeles Unified students enroll?
Please contact your assigned neighborhood school directly for information on their enrollment process. To identify your school of residence, visit the Resident School Identifier to confirm that your current address is within Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries.
What documentation is required to enroll?
As a part of this application, you will enter information about the child you are enrolling and will need to upload the following documents *:
* If you are missing any of these required documents, you may still submit the application, but will need to work with your LAUSD school to complete the Pre-Enrollment process.
Proof of Residence
Please submit one of the following acceptable documents:
  • Utility service contract, bills or payment receipts (Gas, Water, or Electricity)
  • Property taxes, rental or lease agreement, current rental receipt with address of property on receipt
  • Official government mail (CalWORKS, Social Security, Medi-Cal)
  • Current pay stub
  • Voter registration
Proof of Age of Minor
Please submit one of the following acceptable documents:
  • Birth certificate
  • Baptismal certificate
  • Passport
  • Court order
  • Health office/vital statistics record of birth certificate date
  • Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) letter verifying birthdate and an explanation of how this was verified
Parent/Guardian/ Educational Rights Holder/ Caregiver ("parent") Identification
Please submit one of the following acceptable documents:
  • Student’s birth certificate or baptismal certificate or Court order establishing the parent/guardian relationship AND
  • Adult’s government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license or DMV identification card)
Proof of Immunization
For your reference, the Parents’ Guide to Immunizations Required for School Entry is available at here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/School/tk-12-immunizations.aspx
If available/applicable you may also submit copies of:
  • Transcripts or recent grade reports
  • Copy of most recent Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan
  • Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) 1399 Form or minute order
  • Department of Probation placement information and/or Juvenile Court minute order
  • Court orders regarding legal custody, physically custody, or restricted contact with the school or child
Once you have gathered these documents, click the "Enroll" button to begin the enrollment process.
How can I find my assigned school of residence?
Enter a street address into our Resident School Identifier to generate a list of all designated schools of residence by grade level.

You can also explore schools in your community and learn more about our many CHOICES programs at GoTo.lausd.net.
What if my school of residence is in a Zone of Choice, how do I enroll?
Zones of Choice are geographic areas comprised of multiple school options. These schools offer exciting programs in the arts, business, science, humanities, social justice and more right in your neighborhood. Any student residing in a Zone of Choice is eligible to apply by selecting and ranking the schools based on preference. Eligibility is based on home address and the school's enrollment capacity. If you live in a Zone of Choice area, please visit your school of residence to complete a Zones of Choice application or visit the Zone of Choice website to download an application. To determine if you live in a Zone of Choice area, enter your current address in the Resident School Identifier.
What is the difference between Virtual Academy Pre-Enrollment and Transfer Requests?
  • Virtual Academy Pre-Enrollment is for new students to L.A. Unified entering Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten through 12th grade who wish to enroll in L.A. Unified’s voluntary, online independent study program.
  • Virtual Academy Transfer Requests are for current L.A. Unified students entering Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten through 12th grade who wish to enroll in L.A. Unified’s voluntary, online independent study program.
How do I enroll if I applied to and accepted a CHOICES placement that is not my school of residence?
If your child is new to L.A. Unified, applied online and accepted a CHOICES placement, you can enroll your child online at Enroll.lausd.net.

If your child is transferring from a current L.A. Unified school, applied to and was accepted in a CHOICES program, your enrollment will be automatically transferred in our student information system. Parents can update certain enrollment forms in their Parent Portal account or may contact the school for assistance.
I tried enrolling online at Enroll.lausd.net and was unable to enroll in my school of residence or CHOICES program.
The online pre-enrollment website is only for new students to L.A. Unified that are enrolling in their school of residence or have applied online and accepted a placement prior to enrollment.

For additional enrollment support, visit our website Enrolling in an LAUSD School; contact the school directly; or call 213-241-3840.
Where can I get assistance with the Enroll.lausd.net portal?
For assistance on the use of this portal, please visit the Need Help? Section located at top right corner of this page and review the information regarding Enrollment Support for Enroll.lausd.net. If you need further assistance regarding enrollment, please contact the school directly or call 213-443-1300.
Do I have to enroll online? Can I go to the school to enroll?
Paper copies of the enrollment packet and additional enrollment support is available at each school. Please contact the school for the latest information about completing your enrollment.
How can I apply to a Magnet, Permits With Transportation, Dual Language Education, Schools for Advanced Studies, Admission Criteria Schools or Affiliated Charter Schools program?
Apply online at Apply.lausd.net.
If I live within the L.A. Unified boundary and want my child to attend a neighborhood school that is not my resident school, how do I apply?
L.A. Unified offers parents with several options to attend another school within its boundaries.
  1. Contact the school directly to inquire about an Intra-District Permit or view the guide for more information.
  2. Apply for one of our many CHOICES programs at Apply.lausd.net beginning in October, annually.
  3. Check Open Enrollment availability and apply for Open Enrollment, beginning near the end of April, annually.
What if my assigned school of residence is an Independent Charter School?
  • If your assigned school of residence is an Independent Charter School and you would like to attend, please inquire about enrollment at the school site directly.
  • If your assigned school of residence is an Independent Charter and would like to attend an LAUSD school, please contact your Local District office.
My child attends an LAUSD Early Education Center, do I need to complete an online pre-enrollment application to enroll my child in TK/Kinder?
No. The pre-enrollment application is only for students who are NEW to LAUSD. Please complete enrollment forms at the school site.
What educational opportunities may be available for my pre-school age child?
Early Childhood Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a quality early education experience that will prepare students for success in school and life, while valuing and respecting the needs, languages, and cultures of all students, families, staff, and communities it serves. Early Childhood Education Centers have eligibility criteria that is determined at the site. To find an Early Childhood Education Center and find out if your child is eligible to enroll, please contact (213) 241-0415 or visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/15421.
What educational opportunities may be available for adults?
The Division of Adult and Career Education (DACE) provides access to high quality pre- and post-secondary education and training opportunities in local communities throughout L.A. Unified. DACE is both a national and state leader in adult education, serving over 68,000 students annually in programs such as English as a second language, academic and high school studies, and career and technical education. For information about program and course offerings, please visit https://www.launifiedadult.org.