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Intradistrict Transfer Process

Welcome to Redlands Unified School District's Intradistrict Transfer Process

For families residing inside our district, this page tells you how to request a transfer to a school other than your school of residence, outlining eligibility, application steps, and essential timelines. Pay close attention to the conditions for approval.

Eligibility and Application
RUSD student can request a transfer to different school in the district through the following steps:

  • Complete an Intradistrict Transfer Request form.  Transfer documents accepted at the Enrollment Center or via:
    • Mail
      • ATTN: Transfers
        P.O. Box 3008
        Redlands, CA 92373
    • Email Transfer Documents transfers@redlands.k12.ca.us
    • Drop Box (Outside Enrollment Center)
  • If you live within the RUSD boundaries but attend a school outside the district you must provide the following documentation:
    • Current grades and/or transcripts
    • Current year’s attendance record
    • Comprehensive student discipline records (current year and previous year)

Open Application Period (January 15 - February 15)

  • Permits are granted on a space-available basis.
    • If space is not available 
      • All applications will be placed on hold
      • A waitlist will be generated by lot (randomly)
      • A letter will go out informing parent that your application is on hold
      • Application process will resume when and if space becomes available
    • Students whose applications are on the waitlist may not be notified of availability until after the start of school

Between February 16 - April 15

  • All applications received between February 16 and April 15 will be date time stamped
  • All applications will be placed on the waitlist in the order received
  • A letter will go out informing parent that your application is on hold
  • Students whose applications are on the waitlist may not be notified of availability until after the start of school

After April 15 - June 30

  • A waitlist for applications exceeding capacity based on date/time stamp of submission of application.

  • A letter will go out informing parent that your application is on hold

  • Consideration of Interdistrict List for enrollment balance

After June 30

  • Applications not considered until after the school year starts.

Once Transfers are Approved:
  • Students must be enrolled within 10 business days of approval,  if not already enrolled into the Redlands School District.
  • Conditions include:
    • The signed transfer agreement, 
    • Positive academic progress (2.0 GPA minimum with no failing grades)
    • Good attendance (90% or better)
    • Good behavior 
    • Parent understands that they must provide their own transportation
  • Transfer approvals may be revoked if any of the specified conditions are not met.

Notice for Team/Squad Tryouts

  • Trying out for a team before transfer approval has no bearing on the acceptance of the transfer.
  • There are restrictions on trying out, practicing, or competing while attending a different school (Per CIF-SS)
  • For more information on transfers and athletics go to: Athletics Information

To request additional information, please Email Transfers Information  or call 909-748-6975.

Intradistrict Transfer Request Links

Board Policy 5116.1

Administrative Regulation 5116.1 

Intradistrict Transfer Request Form 

Intradistrict Transfer Frequently Asked Questions