Transfer Requests
Procedures for Initiating a Transfer Request for Incoming Students in Grades K-12
You must first complete the enrollment process via PowerSchool.
Transferred students are not eligible for RISD transportation to or from their requested school.
Timelines
Even though notification of the decision for most transfers is within sixty (60) days, due to space limitations and/or teacher allocations, some requests may not be eligible for consideration until the beginning of the school year. Transfers are not considered after the start of a semester, except in extenuating circumstances as determined by the District.
| Grade Level | Required Semester | Transfer Requests Accepted |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Fall | April 15 - August 1 |
| Secondary | Fall | March 1 - August 1 |
| All Levels | Spring 2024 | October 1 - December 15 |
Intradistrict Transfer Request
- An Intradistrict Transfer Request is a request from a family who resides within RISD to attend a school that is not their neighborhood school.
- Click here to submit an Intradistrict Transfer Request.
- Please contact your school for transfer support.
Interdistrict Non-Resident Transfer Requests
- If you are an RISD employee who lives outside of the district, log into your Light account. If you are having difficulty logging in to your Light account, please send an email to light@risd.org letting us know and we will get back with you as soon as we can.
- If you are not an RISD employee, but you believe you are eligible for an Interdistrict transfer, please contact your school.