• Glendale Unified is now accepting permits for the 2023-24 school year!
    Apply for a district permit online at glendale.schoolmint.com!

Enrollment Permits

  • Glendale Unified recognizes the need and provides an opportunity for parents/guardians to request a permit for their child to attend a school other than their assigned school of residence.


    Permits (new and renewal) are granted on a continuous basis and depend on space availability and meeting established criteria. 


    Apply for a district permit online at glendale.schoolmint.com.
    The permit application for the 2023-24 school year will open on March 1, 2023.

    Types of Permits

    • Intra-District Permit - For students who live within Glendale Unified School District boundaries and wish to attend a school other than their assigned school of residence.
    • Inter-District Permit - For students who live outside Glendale Unified attendance boundaries and wish to attend a Glendale Unified school.


    Reasons for Permit Requests

    Students may request an intra- or inter-district permit for several reasons including, but not limited to:

    • Sibling attendance
    • Parent/guardian employment
    • Prior attendance
    • Child care needs
    • Anticipated move
    • Enrollment in a specialized program

    Note: students living outside Glendale Unified School District boundaries must receive a release from their district of residence in order to obtain an inter-district permit.


    Revocation of Permits

    Students approved for an intra- or inter-district permit must abide by all school rules and procedures. A students' permit may be revoked for several reasons, including but not limited to:

    • Unsatisfactory attendance.
    • Unsatisfactory behavior or citizenship.
    • Failure to notify school of change of residence.


    Board Policies

    For additional information about intra- and inter-district permit requests, please see our Board of Education policies: