Transfer of Credit Policies

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Cosmetology

Cosmetology students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School.

If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted. Students will be expected to attend the entire program from start to finish because the length of the program does not allow for an individual to obtain a Paul Mitchell education in the time allotted.

Cosmetology students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School.

A maximum of 1000 hours will be accepted. To determine how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on passing a practical and written test and what is allowed by state board. All cosmetology transfer students must complete a minimum of 600 hours.

  1. Pass a practical test with a minimum of 75% on the following criteria:
    • Demonstrate State Board Sanitation and Disinfection
    • Finger Wave with 6 pin-curls
    • Color and Lightener Applications (Must perform four)
    • Permanent Wave (10 rods)
    • Chemical relaxer applications (virgin, re-touch)
    • Marcel iron work demonstrating the three base curl placements
    • Haircut, style and finish of your choice (to complete on a doll head or model)
  2. Pass a written exam with a minimum of 75% passing

Nail Technology

Nail Technology students transferring from a Paul Mitchell or non-Paul Mitchell school, 0 (zero) hours will be accepted.

Provisional Instructor

Provisional Instructor students transferring from a Paul Mitchell or non-Paul Mitchell school, 0 (zero) hours will be accepted.

Student Instructor

Provisional Instructor students transferring from a Paul Mitchell or non-Paul Mitchell school, 0 (zero) hours will be accepted.

 

TRANSFER OF CREDIT- CREDIT EARNED AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION

Paul Mitchell The School Reno may accept transfer clock hours or credits for courses completed at another institution.

A student must notify the Admissions team at the time of beginning the admissions process if requesting such credit. An official transcript is required for each school a student attended. The school will review course descriptions and any transcripts provided by the student to arrive at a final decision.

Courses taken at another institution must be accredited by an agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

To transfer credit, the student must do the following:

  1. Inform the Admissions Leader during the application process requesting to transfer credit
  2. Provide official transcripts from previous attended school 7 days prior to signing the enrollment agreement (exceptions may be granted for extenuating circumstances)

Acceptance of transfer credit is at the sole discretion of the school. In addition, the institution does not have articulation agreements and does not give credit for experiential learning.

TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDIT-CREDIT EARNED AT THE SCHOOL

The transferability of hours you earn at Paul Mitchell The School Reno is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the diploma you earn in Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Student Instructor, and Provisional Instructor is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer.

If the hours or diploma that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Paul Mitchell Schools to determine if your hours or diploma will transfer.

Students may request an official current transcript from the school, at any time during or after withdrawal and graduation (Fees may apply, check the school’s Fee Schedule located in this catalog).

VETERANS TRANSFER STUDENTS

Students using VA Education Benefits are required to provide all post secondary and military education transcripts for evaluation. Each transcript must be submitted as an official document. Paul Mitchell The School Reno evaluates all VA student transcripts for prior credit up to 420 clock hours. The number of transferable hours depends on the program previously attended. The school does not accept credit or hours from non-cosmetology programs.