Enroll & Transfer Early!
The City Schools Enrollment and Transfer Request Window is open July 6–29, 2026. To ensure a smooth start to the school year, families are encouraged to enroll or request transfers early. Families seeking an out-of-zone placement may submit a transfer request during this period. Please note that this is the only transfer request window for the 2026–27 school year, and all intra-district transfer requests must be approved by district office staff.
For more information about office hours and transfer forms, visit:
Key Enrollment Dates:
Enrollment window opens: Monday, July 6, 2026
Enrollment window closes: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
No transfer or interdistrict requests will be accepted after August 8, 2025.
Where and When to Enroll:
District Headquarters, 200 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202 (North Avenue entrance)
Transfer Window Office Hours:
Monday - Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Additional Information:
Thursdays and Fridays: No in-person office hours, application and document drop-off only in the
North Avenue Enrollment Office Mailbox: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
No original copies, please!
Families with children in Pre-K through 8th grade may enroll at local schools if seats are available. Please contact the school’s enrollment office for more information.
Charter schools have their own enrollment procedures; contact them directly.
Summer transfer requests are reviewed based on seat availability and program eligibility.
Please bring all required documents to avoid delays.
Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/bcps/page/transfer-requests
Questions? Contact the Enrollment, Choice, Transfers, and Multilingual Enrollment and Support Center at Enrollment@bcps.k12.md.us or 410-396-8600.
Documentation Needed for Enrollment/Transfer Requests
Student’s birth certificate or other government-issued documentation (passport, military ID, etc)
Parent/guardian photo ID (driver’s license, passport, military ID, employment authorization card, etc)
Two (2) current proofs of Baltimore City residency (dated within the past 60 days) such as a utility bill, mortgage statement, signed/valid residential lease, property tax bill, or government correspondence.
Academic records (final report card/transcript and/or transfer packet from current school)
Immunization records
Custody and/or Court Documentation, if applicable
IEP/504 documentation, if applicable
Pre-K Only: Two (2) proofs of income such as pay stubs, tax returns, cash assistance documentation, etc., and Health Records such as most recent physical examination and blood lead test certificate
To view more information about enrollment, please visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/enroll
To view more information about our schools, please visit their profiles at https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/bcps/page/schools
How to contact us:
General Enrollment Support:
Multilingual Families:
Multilingual Enrollment & Support Center (MESC)
443-642-4481
Early Learning (Pre-K/K):
Office of Early Learning
443-642-3039