Central Registration

Welcome to the Oswego City School District’s Central Registration Page Registration Office Location |
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Registration Information for New Students (UPK - 12th Grade)
To register a student in the Oswego City School District, a parent or guardian must complete the online Pre-Registration Form. You will be directed to the form by clicking on the blue OCSD Pre-Registration Form link at the bottom of this page.
If you are registering for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), check the UPK Application box on the “Additional Info” page within the registration form. This will enable you to complete the required UPK application.
Current UPK Students
Students who currently attend Universal Pre-Kindergarten in the district do not need to register for Kindergarten.
All newly registered students will need to have the following documents submitted to their school:
- An updated immunization record
- A dental certificate (optional, but requested by NYS law)
- A physical exam form (completed and signed by your child’s physician).
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year
Kindergarten registration for the Oswego City School District 2025-26 school year will begin on April 21,2025.
Eligibility
Your child must turn the age of five on or before December 1, 2025 to register
AGE DETERMINATION (provide one of the following)
- Birth Certificate
- Baptism
- Record of Passport
- 1 Required - Major Utility Bill (Gas, Electric, Water) or Mortgage, Lease/Rental Agreement, House Purchase Agreement
Plus 1 of the following:
- Income Tax Form
- Renter/Home Insurance Policy
- Pay Stub
- Voter Registration Documents
- Official Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit, or Non-Driver Identification
- State or Other Government-Issued Identification
- Documents Issued by Federal, State, or Local Agencies (e.g., Local Social Service Agency)
Once the Pre-Registration Form is submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
The OCSD Registration Office will contact you to confirm your child’s registration is complete, or provide instructions on the next steps needed to finalize the process in person.
Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
All Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) evaluation requests must be submitted to the Department of Student Services and Special Education.
Once a request is received, families will be sent information by USPS mail from this office. The mailing will include instructions and the required forms. Please review the materials carefully and return the Reason for Evaluation Form to the Department of Student Services and Special Education.
Parents or guardians submitting an evaluation request must register their child with the school district. To begin the registration process, click the blue Pre-Registration Form link at the bottom of this page.
Change of Address Process
A change of address cannot be completed over the phone.
You must fill out a Change of Address Form and submit it to the Registration Office.
Do not contact transportation or your child’s school for address changes.Steps to Change Address:
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Complete and sign the Change of Address Form
You can print out the Change of Address form using the link below or forms are available at the Registration Office located in the Education Center.
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Submit the completed form along with two proofs of residency (refer to Residency Determination above for acceptable documentation).
Submission Options:
Mail, Email, or drop off in person at Central Registration.
If you will be providing documents in person, please call ahead to schedule a time to ensure our Registrar is available to receive your documents.
Important Note
Your new residence may be in a different elementary school zone, which could result in a change of school for your child.
To begin your child’s registration, click the blue OCSD Pre-Registration Form link below.
For further assistance or questions, please contact the Registration Office using the contact details at the top of the page.