Admissions Calendar

Students new to Austin ISD may submit an application for the 2025-2026 school year. Application for 2026-2027 will open in early January.

 

Enrollment Questions:

If you have any questions or need assistance, we'd love to hear from you:

Enroll at Gus Garcia in person! This is your opportunity to receive one-on-one support with the new registration process. Staff will be on-site to support you through the enrollment process.

2025-26 Registration Dates and Deadlines

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Priority Enrollment application opens. This will include registration for neighborhood schools, submissions for application-based programs and transfers.

November 6

Enroll 

Priority Enrollment application closes. Registration for neighborhood schools, submission for application-based programs*, and transfers are due on this date to be considered in the Priority Enrollment assignment process. Applicants must have completed and submitted all application requirements.

February 4

Enroll 

All applicants will be notified of the results of Priority Enrollment of the enrollment system process This will include decisions from application-based programs. 

March 14

Enroll 

Accept or Decline seat offers from Priority Enrollment.

March 28

Enroll 

General Enrollment will open and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. 

April 1

Enroll 

Deadline to submit a General Enrollment application for the fall semester and Hardship Transfers begin. From this point on, Hardship Transfers are assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

6th School Day in August

Enroll 

Current year waitlists are retired.

Two weeks after the 6th school day in August

Enroll 

Current year waitlists are retired. No additional waitlist offers will be made.

Second school day of the third week of school

Enroll 

For more information, please visit austinisd.org/enroll or call the Enroll Austin Help Line at 512-414-SEAT (7328), available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Classes start Tuesday, August 20! We look forward to seeing you and supporting your child's educational journey in Austin ISD.