Enrollment Information

  1. Enrollment periods: Paul Mitchell The School Columbia, Paul Mitchell The School Charleston, and Paul Mitchell The School Greenville usually begins a new cosmetology class about every seven (7) weeks, Nail Technology class every ten (10) weeks, esthetics class every ten (10) weeks and student instructor/instructor course every ten (10) weeks, depending upon space availability. 
  2. Holidays and School closures:

    2025Date
    New Years DayJanuary 1, 2025
    Memorial DayMay 26, 2025
    JuneteenthJune 19, 2025
    Independence DayJuly 4, 2025
    Labor DaySeptember 1, 2025
    Thanksgiving BreakNovember 27-29, 2025
    Christmas BreakDecember 24-31, 2025
    Staff Training DaysClosed one day a month, these dates will be announced prior to the closure
2026Date
New Years DayJanuary 1, 2026
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026
JuneteenthJune 19, 2026
Independence DayJuly 4, 2026
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 26-28, 2026
Christmas BreakDecember 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Staff Training DaysJanuary 19, February 9, March 9, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 3, August 10, September 8, October 5, November 2, December 28

Additional holidays may be added to the schedule at the discretion of school administration. The school is open for business unless there is a declared State of Emergency. Unexpected closures and snow days will be reported via the schools website and/or Facebook page.

  1. Enrollment agreement: Paul Mitchell The School Columbia, Paul Mitchell The School Charleston, and Paul Mitchell The School Greenville clearly outlines the obligation of both the school and the student in the enrollment agreement. A copy of the enrollment agreement and information covering costs and payment plans will be furnished to the student before the beginning of class attendance.
  2. Payment schedule: The school offers a variety of financial payment schedules. See the school’s Financial Services Leader for details.