TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY - STUDENTs ENTERING THE SCHOOL
Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa 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.
Students who have had training outside the state of California must provide proof of the number of hours of training to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa prior to enrollment. The school does not allow a student to appeal the number of hours accepted when transferring from another location.
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.
Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other college or university.
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 Costa Mesa 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
Cosmetology 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 students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School.
A maximum of 500 hours will be accepted. To determine how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on passing a practical and written test and what is allowed by state board. All cosmetology transfer students must complete a minimum of 500 hours.
- Pass a written exam with a minimum of 70% passing
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 500 hours will be accepted. To determine how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on passing a practical and written test and what is allowed by state board. All barber transfer students must complete a minimum of 500 hours.
- Pass a written exam with a minimum of 70% passing
Esthetics
Esthetics students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School.
If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted based on stateboard rules.
Esthetics students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School
A maximum of 200 hours will be accepted. To determine how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on passing a practical and written test and what is allowed by state board. All esthetic transfer students must complete a minimum of 400 hours.
- Pass a written exam with a minimum of 70% grade.
TRANSFERRING FROM ONE METHOD OF DELIVERY TO ANOTHER
A currently enrolled student may transfer from a traditional method of delivery program to a hybrid (distance education) method of delivery program, if the student within the same program, and if the program is available. The student would need to complete an enrollment agreement addendum to enroll into the program they are transferring to.