- Enrollment periods: Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa usually begins new cosmetology and barbering classes about every eight (8) weeks, and an esthetics class about every twelve (12) weeks, depending upon space availability. Please refer to the Tuition and Registration Schedule supplement (located in the admissions packet) or contact Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa for exact starting dates.
- Holidays and school closures:
| 2024 Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2024 |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 15, 2024 |
| Memorial Day | May 27, 2024 |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2024 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2024 |
| Labor Day | September 2, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving | November 28, 2024 |
| Christmas Break | December 24-28, 2024 |
| New Year's Eve - closed at 2 pm | December 31, 2024 |
| Staff Training- School Closed 2024 | January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 11, July 24, August 27, September 17, October 16, November 19, December 17 |
| 2025 Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Day | January 20, 2025 |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2025 |
| Independence Day | July 4-5, 2025 |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving (night school only) | November 26, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving | November 27, 2025 |
| Christmas Break | December 24-25, 2024 |
| Christmas Break (open for makeup hours) | December 26-27, 2024 |
| New Year's Eve - closed at 2 pm | December 31, 2024 |
| Staff Training- School Closed 2025 | January 28, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13, June 17, July 23, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 9 |
* These dates are subject to change.
The school is open for business unless there is a declared State of Emergency. Unexpected closures will be reported via the schools website and/or Facebook page.
- Enrollment Agreement: Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa clearly outlines the obligation of both the school and the student in the enrollment agreement. A copy of the enrollment agreement and information on costs and payment plans will be furnished to the student before the beginning of class attendance.
- Payment schedule: Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa offers a variety of financial payment schedules. See the school's Financial Services Leader for details.