How to Enroll
Enroll online during the open window
All new students and students changing schools must apply for enrollment in an OUSD school, including their neighborhood school.
OUSD has an open window for applications (generally early December to early February for starting the following fall; check here for this year's dates). All applications received during this window are considered "on time". Students with on-time applications are assigned to schools by lottery.
Applications for the next school year are at https://www.chooseousd.org/.
You can find out more about enrollment in OUSD schools at https://www.ousd.org/enroll/enroll-at-ousd.
Frequently Asked Questions
OUSD Student Welcome Center
Enrollment for all OUSD Schools is managed through the School District Student Welcome Center.
If you have questions about submitting your online application, need to apply outside of the open window, or need other support, please reach out to the Student Welcome Center:
- Email enroll@ousd.org
- Text 510-879-4600
- Make an in-person appointment through Signup Genius here
- Visit during open office hours listed here
Emerson CDC Preschool
Oakland Unified School District is excited to welcome all children who turn three by December 2 into our high-quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program.
To contact the Early Childhood Education Office for Preschool, text/call (510) 879-8410.
Emerson CDC Site Administrator
Mirsha Heredia Gomez
4801 Lawton Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609