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. Please refer to the Tuition and Registration Schedule supplement or contact Paul Mitchell The School Columbia, Paul Mitchell The School Charleston, and Paul Mitchell The School Greenville for exact starting dates.
  2. 2024 Holidays and School closures:
    Holiday/Closure Date
    New Years Day January 1, 2024
    Memorial Day May 27, 2024
    Juneteenth June 19, 2024
    Independence Day July 4, 2024
    Labor Day September 2, 2024
    Thanksgiving Break November 28-30, 2024
    Christmas Break December 24-31, 2024
    Staff Training Days Closed one day a month, these dates will be announced prior to the closure
    2025 Holidays and School closures:
    Holiday/Closure Date
    New Years Day January 1, 2025
    Memorial Day May 26, 2025
    Juneteenth June 19, 2025
    Independence Day July 4, 2025
    Labor Day September 1, 2025
    Thanksgiving Break November 27-29, 2025
    Christmas Break December 24-31, 2025
    Staff Training Days Closed one day a month, these dates will be announced prior to the closure
  3. The school is closed one day per month for staff personal development. These dates are determined according to the calendar each year. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Payment schedule: The school offers a variety of financial payment schedules. See the school’s Financial Services Leader for details.