TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY - STUDENTS ENTERING THE SCHOOL
Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee 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.
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.
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 Milwaukee 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. The determination of how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on the combination of a practical test, and written test, and state board rules. All cosmetology transfer students must complete a minimum of 550 hours at Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee to graduate from the school.
- Pass a practical test with a minimum of 70% on the following criteria:
- Demonstrate State Board Sanitation and Disinfection
- Finger Wave with 6 pin-curls
- Color and Lightener Applications (Must perform four)
- Permanent Wave (10 rods)
- Chemical relaxer applications (virgin, re-touch)
- Marcel iron work demonstrating the three base curl placements.
- Haircut, style and finish of your choice (to complete on a doll head or model)
- Pass a written exam with a minimum of 70% passing
Manicurist
Manicurist students transferring from a Paul Mitchell or non-Paul Mitchell school, 100 hours will be accepted . Students will not be required to pass a practical and/or written exam to enroll .
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 250 hours will be accepted. The determination of how many transfer hours the school accepts is based on the combination of a practical test, and written test, and state board rules . All cosmetology transfer students must complete a minimum of 750 hours at Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee to graduate from the school .
- Pass a practical test with a minimum of 70% on the following criteria:
- Demonstrate State Board Sanitation and Disinfection
- Finger Wave with 6 pin-curls
- Color and Lightener Applications (Must perform four)
- Permanent Wave (10 rods)
- Chemical relaxer applications (virgin, re-touch)
- Marcel iron work demonstrating the three base curl placements .
- Haircut, style and finish of your choice (to complete on a doll head or model)
- Pass a written exam with a minimum of 70% passing
TRANSFER OF CREDIT - CREDIT EARNED AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION
Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee may accept transfer clock hours or credits for courses completed at another institution.
A student must notify the Admissions team at the time of beginning the admissions process if requesting such credit. An official transcript is required for each school a student attended. school will review course descriptions and any transcripts provided by the student to arrive at a final decision.
Courses taken at another institution must must be accredited by an agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
To transfer credit, the student must do the following:
- Inform the Admissions Leader during the application process requesting to transfer credit
- Provide official transcripts from previous attended school 7 days prior to signing the enrollment agreement (exceptions may be granted for extenuating circumstances)
Acceptance of transfer credit is at the sole discretion of the school. In addition, the institution does not have articulation agreements and does not give credit for experiential learning.
TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDIT - CREDIT EARNED AT THE SCHOOL
The transferability of hours you earn at Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the diploma you earn in cosmetology, instructor and/or makeup is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer.
If the hours or diploma that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Paul Mitchell Schools to determine if your hours or diploma will transfer.
Students may request an official current transcript from the school, at any time during or after withdrawal and graduation (Fees may apply, check the school’s Fee Schedule located in this catalog)
VETERANS TRANSFER POLICY
Transcripts of previous education are required for veterans to receive Veterans Educational Benefits . A veteran will not be certified until transcripts are received . Transcripts must be signed by the previous school’s Registrar or have an official stamp from the previous school attended if credit is transferred . For all non-transferable credits, transcripts can be unofficial .