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. 
  2. Holidays and school closures:  
Holiday 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.

  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.