Students who wish to attend a school other than their neighborhood school—the one assigned to them by geographic boundaries—may apply to transfer to another school by submitting an Open Enrollment request online.
School permit transfer requests are approved when space is available and on a first-come, first-served basis, and parents can submit an application online from the comfort of their home or office.
In Canyons District there are two Open Enrollment periods: Early Enrollment and Late Enrollment. The Early Enrollment period is the recommended time to enroll for the next school year. Late Enrollment is generally, but not always, for the current school year and may be applied for at any time during the year.
Early Enrollment extends from November 15th through the first Friday in February each year. Approved permit transfer requests shall become effective the following school year beginning on the first day of school.
Late Enrollment permit transfer requests can be filed at any time for the following school year or for the current school year. Simply adjust the year for which you are making application. Approved transfer requests shall become effective the following school year or the current year as indicated in the application.
Once a school administrator approves a permit transfer request, the permit will renew automatically every year thereafter as long as the student remains at the same school and their permit is not revoked. Permits must be renewed when a student advances from elementary to middle school or from middle school to high school.
The school administrator of the requested school shall accept the transferring student subject to the following:
- Space, staff, and programs are available to accommodate the student.
- The student has not committed serious infractions of the law or school rules, including rules of the requested school/district.
- The student has not been guilty of chronic misbehavior which would, if it were to continue after the student was admitted, endanger persons or property, cause serious disruptions in the school, or place unreasonable burdens on school staff.
- The school administrator may allow provisional enrollment of a nonresident student with prior behavior problems when conditions have been set under which the student would be permitted to enroll or continue.
The school administrator shall provide notification of acceptance or rejection to the student’s parent/guardian on or before March 31st for early open enrollment permit transfer requests.
Special Program Permit Applications Students accepted into the SALTA magnet program for advanced learners do not fill out Open Enrollment permit applications. The same is true for students who are newly enrolled in Dual-Language immersion programs. When a SALTA student advances from elementary school to middle school, the Instructional Supports Department will permit the student to Midvale Middle School if Midvale Middle School is not their boundary school. When a Dual Immersion student advances from elementary school to middle school and from middle school to high school, the Instructional Supports Department will permit the student to the appropriate school if that school is not the student’s boundary school. SALTA and Dual Immersion permits are handled through a separate process by the Instructional Supports Department.
School Choice Open Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions
When is the School Choice Open Enrollment permit window for the 2025-2026 school year?
Canyons District’s Open Enrollment period starts on November 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. and ends on Friday, February 7, 2025, at midnight. Applications are completed online.
What if I speak a language other than English?
The online application form can be completed in English, Spanish and French. Simply indicate your language of choice by using the drop-down menu located in the upper righthand corner of the application page. If you need an additional language, please contact the office of Admissions for assistance, 801-826-5181.
Where can I go for assistance in completing the online application?
Tutorials explaining how to complete the online application are offered in English, Spanish and French. You may access the tutorials via the Online Application Portal.
How long will it take after I apply to find out if my student is accepted?
During the early enrollment period, principals or their designees have until March 31st to respond. During the late enrollment period, principals, or their designees, are encouraged to respond within 30 days or a reasonable timeframe after receiving an application. Conversely, if you receive an email stating that your child has been accepted, you will have 10 calendar days to confirm the acceptance. You will receive three email notices to remind you that the 10-day window is closing. Once the 10-day window has closed, the permit invitation will be rescinded, and you will have to reapply to that school.
What if I applied to multiple schools?
Once you confirm an acceptance email, all other applications that you have submitted will be rescinded.
Can I submit a paper application directly to my school of choice?
Paper applications are no longer available.
