TRANSFER STUDENTS
Paul Mitchell The School Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth does not award clock hour credits for service in the armed forces, paid or unpaid employment, or other demonstrated competency.
TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY
If a student transfers from another school within the first 12 months of withdrawing from a school Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth will accept a maximum of 600 hours based on an evaluation of the student’s comprehension of the course material. A student must submit a letter stating that he/she is a transfer student.
If a student transfers after the 12 months but before 24 months Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth will only accept half of the previous accumulated hours, but no more than the 600 hours. If a student enrolls after the 24 months the school will not be able to transfer any of their accumulated hours.
Refer to the New Hampshire Board or Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics Administrative Rule Bar 301.03(n) Apprenticeship: If an apprentice wishes to transfer to, or re-enroll in another apprenticeship, the apprentice shall reapply in accordance with Bar 301.01, and attach a letter stating that he/she is a transfer or re-enroll apprentice. When transferring or re-enrolling in an apprenticeship the apprentice shall reapply within 12 months of the termination date of the initial apprenticeship in order to maintain all of his/her accumulated hours. If an apprentice reapplies after 12 months, but before 24 months, he/she shall maintain half of his/her accumulated hours. If an apprentice reapplies after 24 months he/she shall not maintain any of his/her accumulated hours.
*For the purpose of the Rule when referring to apprentice it means student.
Cosmetology
Cosmetology students transferring from another Paul Mitchell School.
If transferring from another Paul Mitchell School, all transfer hours will be accepted. Students will be expected to attend the entire program from start to finish because the length of the program does not allow for an individual to obtain a Paul Mitchell education in the time allotted.
Cosmetology students transferring from a non-Paul Mitchell School.
A maximum of 600 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 900 hours.
- Pass a practical test with a minimum of 75% 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 75% passing
Instructor Training
Instructor Training students transferring from a Paul Mitchell or non-Paul Mitchell school, 0 (zero) hours will be accepted.
TRANSFER OF CREDIT- CREDIT EARNED AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION
Paul Mitchell The School Portsmouth 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 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 Portsmouth is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the diploma you earn in Cosmetology and instructor training 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.
Student may request an official current transcript from the school, at anytime during or after withdrawal and graduation (Fees may apply, check the school’s Fee Schedule located in this catalog).