- Enrollment periods: Please refer to the Tuition and Registration Schedule supplement or contact Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City for exact starting dates.
- Orientation: All students must attend orientation the Friday prior to their scheduled class start date. The following are the 2025 orientation dates:
Cosmetology January 10, February 7, March 21, April 18, June 13, July 11, August 22, September 19, October 31, December 5
Esthetics
January 10, February 7, March 21, June 13, August 22, October 31
Massage
April 18, October 17
Nail Technology
February 7, June 27, October 17
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Holidays and school closures: Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City allows the following holidays off designated by program.
Cosmetology: New Year’s Day, 1 day for Easter, Memorial Day, 2 days for Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, 3 days for Christmas, and staff personal development days (as scheduled).
Esthetics and Massage: New Year’s Day, 1 day for Easter, Memorial Day, 1 or 2 Days for Independence Day depending on the days of the week it may fall, Labor Day, Native American Day, Thanksgiving Day, 2-4 Days for Christmas depending on the days of the week it may fall, and staff personal development days (as scheduled).
Nail Technology: New Year’s Day, 2 days for Independence Day depending on the days of the week it falls, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, 2-4 Days for Christmas depending on the days of the week it may fall, and staff personal development days (as scheduled).
These dates are determined according to the calendar each year. Additional holidays may be added to the schedule at the discretion of school administration. The school is open for business unless there is a declared State of Emergency. Unexpected closures and snow days will be reported via mass text message and/or Current Students Facebook page.Holiday Date New Years
January 1, 2025
Easter Monday
April 21, 2025
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Independence Day
July 3-7, 2025
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Native American Day
October 13, 2025
Thanksgiving Break
November 27- December 1, 2025
Christmas Break
December 24- 26, 2025
Staff Training Days
January 6, February 3, March 17, April 14, June 9, August 18, September 15, October 27
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Enrollment Agreement: Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City 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.
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Payment schedule: Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City offers a variety of financial payment schedules. See Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City’s Financial Services Leader for details.