Visiting Scholars | Berkeley Unified School District

Members of the professoriate may invite faculty or other qualified individuals, who are employed or appointed at another institution or organization. The invitation must indicate the name of the faculty member hosting the visitor, and must be approved by the chair of the hosting Department, Program, Independent Laboratory or other academic unit. Visiting scholars residing in Berkeley may enroll their school age children in Berkeley Public Schools by providing the documents listed below.

Enroll with the Admissions Office

Please read the following instructions carefully before submitting enrollment documents via email. Emails with documents missing or documents sent through multiple emails will not be accepted.

Step 1: Download Enrollment Checklist

The enrollment checklist will help you make sure you are gathering all of the necessary documents.

Enrollment Checklist for Visiting Scholars

Step 2: Complete Preference Form and Declaration of Residency

You and your student must be residing in Berkeley when submitting enrollment documents.

Upcoming School Year (2022-23)
Complete online form for 2022-23: English or Español

After submitting the online form, a PDF of your completed form will be emailed to you. The PDF must be included when submitting the rest of your enrollment documents.

Step 3: Gather and submit required documents

Option 1: Email all documents to admissions@berkeley.net. All documents must be attached to one email. Emails with documents missing or documents sent through multiple emails will not be accepted.

Option 2: Mail your documents via regular mail to the Admissions Office, Suite 108, 2020 Bonar St., Berkeley, CA 94702.

Option 3: The Admissions Office is closed to the public. However, you may drop off a sealed envelope with your documents during business hours. A drop box is located in the lobby of the BUSD Administrative Building, 2020 Bonar St., Berkeley, CA 94702.

Please make sure ALL of the following documents are attached before sending your email:

Completed Preference Form and Declaration of Residency
Student’s birth certificate
Student’s report card (K-5) or transcript (6-12) for current school year
Parent/Legal Guardian, valid governmental picture identification card (i.e. CA ID or DL)
Three (3) Proofs of Berkeley Residency
Provide one proof each from Groups A, B & C.

You will receive an email confirmation within 7 business days once all required documents have been submitted and reviewed by admissions.

Questions?

See answers to Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions or concerns, email admissions@berkeley.net.

Must submit two proofs listed below.

All Proofs must be current originals (issued within the last 2 months) imprinted with the name and current Berkeley residential address of the parent/legal guardian. A student can have only one residency for purposes of establishing residency and must be living in Berkeley when submitting forms.

Only personal accounts will be accepted. No care of, DBA or Business accounts.

Voter registration for the most recent or upcoming election
Checking/Savings bank statement
Credit card statement
Action letter from Social Services or Government Agency (canot be property)
Entire utility bill,contract or receipt (PG&E, Landline phone, EBMUD, Internet or Cable)
Paycheck stub or letter from employer on official company letterhead confirming employment and address on file
Valid automobile registration
Valid automobile insurance
Rental contract/lease with payment receipt
Current Renters or Homeowners insurance policy
Current property taxes
Property deed dated within the year

Step 1: Download Enrollment Checklist

Step 2: Complete Preference Form and Declaration of Residency

Step 3: Gather and submit required documents

Questions?

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