Graduation Requirements

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To graduate from Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy, both the Cosmetologist and Instructor curriculums require that the student maintains "satisfactory progress" throughout their training. See Satisfactory Progress for details. In addition to maintaining "satisfactory progress" each program has its own requirements.

Note: A passing grade on the final exam is one of the requirements for graduation from all curriculums. If you fail the final exam, you may retake it until you receive a passing grade; however, after 3 failures of the final exam, you must pay a $10.00 charge for each additional exam you take.

Cosmetologist Graduation Requirements

Students in the cosmetologist curriculum are eligible for the Illinois State Board Licensing Exam after completion of 1500 hours of theory and practical training, in not less than nine (9) months, as required by law. Upon the completion the curriculum of 1500 hours, mastering required examinations, and maintaining "satisfactory progress," each cosmetology student will receive the following:

• Diploma from Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy
• Nail Certificate from OPI Nail Manufacturer
• Paul Mitchell Systems Certificate

Instructor Graduation Requirements

Upon completion of the Instructor curriculum, according to the standards set for satisfactory progress in both the attendance and academic areas (80% or higher average), and a passing grade of at least 85% on the final written and practical exam you are ready for graduation and to take the Illinois State Cosmetology Exam for licensing. Upon completion of all related courses and work, each instructor student will receive the following:

• Diploma from Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy
• Nail Certificate from OPI Nail Manufacturer
• Paul Mitchell Systems Certificate

Employment Assistance/Placement Counseling

While Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy cannot guarantee employment for graduates, we do provide assistance in finding suitable employment.

• Posting of job openings on our bulletin board for students to review.
• Scheduled "salon day" at the school, at which time salons present their programs to students for job consideration. The dates and times of "salon days" vary throughout the year.

Licensing Requirements

Upon completion of our program, your final step is to take a state board exam with a passing grade of 75% or higher. Currently, this test consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions. You can obtain your license when you pass this test and pay all required test and license fees to the state. All fees (testing, license, and renewal) are your responsibility.

Transcript Policy

Upon your final day of training at Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy, you will receive your official transcripts, diplomas, and state board paperwork. You must meet the following conditions before these items will be issued:

1. Cosmetology Student: Completed 1500 hour Basic Cosmetology Training Instructor Student: Completed 500 or 1000 hour Instructor Training



2. Paid in full all monies owed to the school - no outstanding debt.



3. Satisfactory completion of all school requirements.

It is your responsibility to make copies of your transcripts and paperwork when they are provided by the director. If you need additional copies after graduation, the fee will be from $5.00 up to $20.00, based on the number of copies you need.

Please allow at least one week's notice so the office has time to prepare your request.

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This page was updated on February 24, 2007.