TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY - STUDENTS ENTERING THE SCHOOL
Paul Mitchell The School St. George 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 St. George 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/Barbering
Cosmetology/Barbering students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School.
If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted based on stateboard rules.
Cosmetology/Barbering students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School.
A maximum of 1200 hours will be accepted . The determination of how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on the written test and state board rules.
All cosmetology/barbering transfer students must complete a minimum of 400 hours to graduate from the school.
If currently licensed in basic esthetics, 500 hours will be accepted into the cosmetology/barbering program based on stateboard rules.
- Pass a written exam with a minimum of 75% passing grade.
Barbering
Barbering students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School.
If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted based on stateboard rules.
Barbering students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School.
A maximum of 400 hours will be accepted. The determination of how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on the written test and state board rules. All barbering transfer students must complete a minimum of 600 hours to graduate from the school.
- Pass a written exam with a minimum of 75% passing grade.
Hair Design
Hair Design students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School.
If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted based on stateboard rules.
Hair Design students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School.
A maximum of 800 hours will be accepted . The determination of how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on the written test and state board rules . All hair design transfer students must complete a minimum of 400 hours .
- Pass a written exam with a minimum of 75% passing grade .
Nail Technician
Nail technician students transferring from a Paul Mitchell or non-Paul Mitchell school, 0 (zero) hours will be accepted.
Instructor
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 St. George 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. school will review course descriptions and any transcripts provided by the student to arrive at a final decision.
Courses taken at another institution must 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:
- Inform the Admissions Leader during the application process requesting to transfer credit
- 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 St. George is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the diploma you earn in Cosmetology, Barber, Barber Stylist, Cosmetology/Makeup, Esthetics, Nail Technology, and/or Student Instructor Training 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).