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Requesting a transfer between schools can be a significant decision and often involves several steps to ensure a smooth transition. Students might transfer for various reasons, such as relocation, seeking a better academic fit, or pursuing specific programs not available at their current institution. The process typically begins with researching potential schools to find the best match for one's academic and personal needs. After identifying suitable options, it's important to understand each school's transfer policies, including application deadlines, credit transfer procedures, and any required documentation, such as transcripts and letters of recommendation. Additionally, it's beneficial to visit the prospective school, if possible, to get a feel for the campus environment and resources.  Effective communication with both the current and prospective schools is crucial to ensure that all requirements are met and that the transition is as seamless as possible. There are pop-up alerts to let you know which campuses are closed for new enrollment. 

 

Please read the qualifications below before completing a request form.

New Address in the Same LCISD Attendance Zone

 

If your student/s currently attends Lamar CISD and you move to a new address within the same Lamar CISD attendance zone, you do not need to complete a transfer application.

Instead, contact the school your child will attend to:

  1. update your address and
  2. provide an updated proof of residency.

In-District Transfer

 

If you live in Lamar CISD and:

  1. plan to move to another LCISD attendance zone within the first 6 weeks of a semester and
  2. want your student to start at their new school,

please fill out the Intra-District Transfer (In-District Transfer) application below.

In-District Transfer Application

Out-of-District Transfer

 

If you live outside of Lamar CISD and:

  1. plan to move to Lamar CISD from another school district and
  2. the move is within the first 6 weeks of a semester, 

please fill out the Inter-District Transfer (Out-of-District Transfer) application below.

 

Out-of-District Transfer Application

If your student/s currently attends Lamar CISD and you move to a new address within the same Lamar CISD attendance zone, you do not need to complete a transfer application.

Instead, contact the school your child will attend to:

  1. update your address and
  2. provide an updated proof of residency
   

 

Once you receive the email approving your transfer request, please complete the steps to enroll your student/s.