Enrollment Information

  1. Enrollment periods: Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth usually begins new cosmetology and instructor training classes about every eight (8) weeks, depending upon space availability. A student may enroll at anytime prior to the start of a new class. Please refer to the Tuition and Registration Schedule supplement or contact Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth for exact starting dates.
    1. Holidays and school closures:
      Holiday 2024 Calendar Year 2025 Calendar Year
      New Years Day January 1 January 1
      Martin Luther Jr. King Day N/A January 20
      Memorial Day May 27 May 26
      Juneteenth June 19 N/A
      Independence Day N/A  July 4
      Summer Break July 3-5 N/A
      Labor Day September 2 September 1
      Thanksgiving Break November 28-29 November 27-28
      Christmas Break December 23-25 December 24-26
      New Years Break December 30-31 December 31
      Staff Training Days April 15-16, July 1-3, November 4-5 TBD
      The school is open for business unless there is a declared State of Emergency. Unexpected closures and snow days will be reported via the schools website and/or Facebook page.
  2. Enrollment Agreement: Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth clearly outlines the obligation of both the school and the student in the enrollment agreement. A copy of the enrollment agreement and information covering costs and payment plans will be furnished to the student before the beginning of class attendance.
  3. Payment schedule: Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth offers a variety of monthly financial payment schedules. See Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth ’s Admissions Leader or Financial Services Leader for details.