In-District Transfer

Policy and Applications

The Dubuque Community School District allows families to apply for K-12 transfer to an attendance center in the district other than the student’s home school as a means of giving students and parents a choice with certain restrictions/conditions.

When completing the applications below, you will be able to upload appropriate documentation related to your application electronically when you complete the application, should they apply to your individual circumstances, including:

  • Physician’s Statement
  • Police or Court Order
  • Purchase or Rental Agreement
  • Harassment/Bullying/Discrimination Forms

If you do not have electronic copies of these documents, you may also provide them in hard copy to:

Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Open Enrollment
2300 Chaney Road
Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Applications are not considered completed until all required documentation has been provided.

In-District Transfer Policy

Review the In-District Transfer Policy prior to completing an application.

In-District Transfer #6218 (PDF)

Please note the deadline for submission of applications.

In-District Transfer for 2024-2025 School Year

Elementary (K-5): 

  • Applications Available: January 15, 2024
  • Deadline: March 1, 2024
  • IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE CURRENTLY TRANSFERRED WITHIN THE DISTRICT:
    • If your student was fully approved for elementary in-district transfer in 2023-2024, you DO NOT NEED REAPPLY for the 2024-2025 school year.
    • If your student was conditionally approved, you DO NEED TO REAPPLY for the 2024-2025 school year using the application below.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: Any in-district transfer application received after August 23, 2024, will be considered for approval at the end of the first trimester. 
  • Form: COMPLETE THE 2024-2025 ELEMENTARY IN-DISTRICT TRANSFER APPLICATION

Secondary (6-12)

  • Applications Available: January 15, 2024
  • Deadline: March 1, 2024
  • IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE CURRENTLY TRANSFERRED WITHIN THE DISTRICT:
    • If your student was fully approved for secondary in-district transfer in 2023-2024, you DO NOT NEED REAPPLY for the 2024-2025 school year.
    • If your student was conditionally approved, you DO NEED TO REAPPLY for the 2024-2025 school year using the application below.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: Any in-district transfer application received after August 23, 2024, will be considered for approval at the end of the first term. 
  • Form: COMPLETE THE 2024-2025 SECONDARY IN-DISTRICT TRANSFER APPLICATION

If you have an extenuating circumstance that needs consideration, please contact Amy Nevins in the superintendent’s office at anevins@dbqschools.org or 563/552-3012.