Visit the Welcome Center
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Registration is based on the grade level of your child. All new families must submit an online SchoolMint application to apply and register. Families will rank all school choices available when applying, as applicants may not be chosen for their preferred school of choice.
When accepted to a school, newly enrolling families are required to complete the online registration in SchoolMint. To finalize registration, families are asked to bring the required documents to their designated registration site for verification.
Computer access available at:
134 Williams St.
New London, CT 06320
or call (860) 444-3181 for more information
Apply Now!
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Students entering grades 6-12 are invited to apply now for the 2022-2023 school year. We offer three, comprehensive magnet pathways: International Education (Developing & IB Candidacy), Visual & Performing Arts, and STEM. Admission is by lottery, so all you need to do is submit an application to the lottery online.
Click here to Apply Online
- Find out more about each of the pathways by attending an information session (see dates below)
- Create your SchoolMint Account.
- Rank each of the magnet pathways available to you in order of preference.
- Complete and submit your online application.
- After the lottery in February, 6-12 applicants will be notified via email and text message.
- Once accepted, complete online registration in SchoolMint.
- Bring all required documents to the designated registration site to finalize your enrollment.
- Attend student orientation and let us get to know you!
Lottery Application Deadline January 31, 2022
2022-2023 Multi-Magnet Campus Information Sessions:- Middle School (grades 6-8) - 36 Waller St. New London, CT
- Wednesday, December 15 - 5:00
- Wednesday, January 19 - 5:00
- AND/OR check out our video about our BDJ Multi-Magnet Middle School Campus
- High School (grades 9-12) - 490 Jefferson Ave. New London, CT
- Thursday, November 18 - 5:30 (families can stay after if they would then like to attend the play at 7:00!)
- December 7 - 5:00
- January 12 - 5:00
- AND/OR check out our video about our NL Multi-Magnet High School Campus
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Visit the Welcome Center
Choosing the right school district for your student is an important decisions. New London Public Schools is the first and only all-magnet public school district in Connecticut. Our district is committed to educating and graduating our diverse student community and specializing in our three, themed magnet pathways.
Our three magnet pathways are:
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Pathway
- International Education Pathway
- Visual & Performing Arts Pathway
Please click here to learn more about our magnet pathways.
When you apply to New London Public Schools you will rank your school and pathway choices based on magnet-themed preference.
All Connecticut families are encouraged to apply.
How to Register
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Required Documents
Proof of Residency (Please choose one form of proof from the following list)
- Copy of rental or lease agreement
- Recent utility bill within the past 60 days (gas, electric, telephone, cable TV)
- Proof of Place of Residence Form: Must be completed when a parent/guardian is unable to supply proof of residency because the parent/guardian and his/ her children are residing with friends or relatives.
Long Form Child's Birth Certificate
Proof of Guardianship (if not the birth parent or divorced)
Adoption papers, court order clarifying guardianship, guardianship papers from Probate Court, DCF form 603 (must be signed by DCF or legal designee)Copy of child’s most recent physical exam and immunization records
Current Individual Education Plan (IEP) - Special Education Students
FOR NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS ONLY: Completed Magnet Verification Form
For more information on registration for preschool – Grade 8, contact Awilda Rodriguez in the Welcome Center at 860-444-3181 or email rodrigueza@newlondon.org
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Registration Hours
Welcome Center Registration Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Summer Hours 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. -
Additional Resources
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New London Residents Attending Other Schools
Is your student a New London resident who will attend a school outside of the New London Public Schools' District? If your student will attend a LEARN magnet school, ISAAC, Grasso Tech, Ledyard VoAg, or another school outside of NLPS you will need to complete registration with New London Public Schools prior to enrolling with another district or school.
Please contact the Welcome Center at (860) 444-3181 or email rodrigueza@newlondon.org to submit registration for your student. To complete registration, please bring the required documents to the Welcome Center at 134 Williams Street.