Enrollment Information

  1. Enrollment periods: Please refer to the Tuition and Registration Schedule supplement or contact Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City for exact starting dates.
  2. Orientation: All students must attend orientation the Friday prior to their scheduled class start date. The following are the orientation dates:
    Date

    January 12, 2024

    February 9, 2024

    March 8, 2024

    March 22, 2024

    April 19, 2024

    May 31, 2024

    June 28, 2024

    August 9, 2024

    September 6, 2024

    October 18, 2024

    October 25, 2024

    November 15, 2024

  3. 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). 

    Holiday Date

    New Years

    January 1, 2024

    Easter Monday

    April 1, 2024

    Memorial Day

    May 27, 2024

    Independence Day

    July 4-5, 2024

    Labor Day

    September 2, 2024

    Native American Day

    October 14, 2024

    Thanksgiving Break

    November 28-29, 2024

    Christmas Break

    December 24- 26, 2024

    Staff Training Days

    January 8, February 5, March 18, April 15, May 28, June 24, August 5, September 3, October 14, November 11, December 2


    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.
  4. 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.

  5. 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.