Transfer of Credit Policies

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TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY - STUDENTS ENTERING THE SCHOOL

Paul Mitchell The School Columbia, Paul Mitchell The School Charleston, and/or Paul Mitchell The School Greenville will accept transfer hours from other schools based on an evaluation of the student’s comprehension of the course material and the applicability of the courses to the student’s intended academic program at the school.

Transfer students are assessed tuition at the current per hour rate. Current tuition rate information is located in the “Costs of Tuition and Supplies” section of the catalog.

At the school’s sole discretion, a student may be permitted to transfer in more hours from a non-Paul Mitchell School than is described in the policy below, if the student is transferring from a school that has closed without notice and the student can demonstrate the appropriate course knowledge.

Paul Mitchell The School Columbia, Paul Mitchell The School Charleston, and/or Paul Mitchell The School Greenville does not award clock hour credits for service in the armed forces, paid or unpaid employment, or other demonstrated competency.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY

Cosmetology

Cosmetology students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School:

If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted based on state board rules.

Cosmetology students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School:

A maximum of 1100 hours will be accepted. The determination of how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on the combination of a practical test, and written test, and state board rules. All cosmetology transfer students must complete a minimum of 400 hours to graduate from the school. A student transferring from a high school cosmetology program must complete a minimum of 1200 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

Barbering *Columbia Campus only

Barbering students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School:

If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted.

Barbering students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School:

A maximum of 1100 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 barber transfer students must complete a minimum of 400 hours. A student transferring from a high school barbering program must complete a minimum of 1200 hours.

  1. Pass a practical test with a minimum of 75% on the following criteria:
    • Demonstrate State Board Sanitation and DisinfectionFinger 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 *Columbia Campus only

Nail Technology students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School:

If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted based on state board rules.

Nail Technology students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School:

A maximum of 150 hours will be accepted. The determination of how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on the combination of a practical test, and written test, and state board rules. All nail technology transfer students must complete a minimum of 150 hours to graduate from the school.

  1. Pass a practical test with a minimum of 75% based on the following criteria:
    • Demonstrate State Board Sanitation and Disinfection
    • Basic manicure
  2. Pass a written exam with a minimum of 75% grade

Esthetics

Esthetics students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School:

If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted based on state board rules.

Esthetics students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School:

A maximum of 200 hours will be accepted. The determination of how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on the combination of a practical test, and written test, and state board rules. All esthetics transfer students must complete a minimum of 400 hours to graduate from the school.

  1. Pass a practical test with a minimum of 75% based on the following criteria:
    • Demonstrate State Board Sanitation and Disinfection
    • Basic Facial to include: Consultation, Cleanse, Skin Analysis, Exfoliation, Extractions, Mask, Moisturize and Protect
    • Wax: Brow Wax (hard wax or soft wax)
  2. Pass a written exam with a minimum of 75% grade

Student Instructor/Instructor

Student Instructor/Instructor students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School:

If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted based on state board rules.

Student Instructor/Instructor students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School:

A maximum of 300 hours will be accepted. The determination of how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on the combination of a practical test, and written test, and state board rules. All student instructor/instructor transfer students must complete a minimum of 400 hours to graduate from the school.

  1. Pass a written exam with a minimum of 75% grade

TRANSFER OF CREDIT - CREDIT EARNED AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION

Paul Mitchell The School Columbia, Paul Mitchell The School Charleston, and/or Paul Mitchell The School Greenville 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 the 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 Columbia, Paul Mitchell The School Charleston, and/or Paul Mitchell The School Greenville 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, barbering, esthetics and student instructor/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).

TRANSFER BETWEEN COLUMBIA, CHARLESTON, AND GREENVILLE CAMPUSES

A student may request a 1 (one) time transfer from one campus to another by completing a transfer of campus location form at no fee and must receive approval of transfer from the management team. If a student requests a second transfer there is a $250.00 non-refundable transfer fee. No other transfers will be allowed after the second transfer unless the student has been withdrawn from the program for more than 180 days. The student must currently be meeting academic and attendance standards and be up to date on all practical and theory assessments at the current campus.

Students transferring from Paul Mitchell The School Charleston or Paul Mitchell The School Greenville current tuition fees and outstanding balances will transfer with the student to Paul Mitchell The School Columbia.

Students transferring from Paul Mitchell The School Columbia or Paul Mitchell The School Greenville current tuition fees and outstanding balances will transfer with the student to Paul Mitchell The School Charleston.

Students transferring from Paul Mitchell The School Columbia or Paul Mitchell The School Charleston current tuition fees and outstanding balances will transfer with the student to Paul Mitchell The School Greenville.