Enrollment Information

  1. 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.
  2. Holidays and school closures:  
Holiday 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

* 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.

  1. 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.
  2. Payment schedule: Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa offers a variety of financial payment schedules. See the school's Financial Services Leader for details.