TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COSMETOLOGY

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1 A quality education closes the gap between what you are and what you can be TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2 TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Prospective Student, You are about to embark on the first step towards a rewarding career in the Cosmetology industry. We are excited that you have chosen TVCC and look forward to your personal interview and acceptance into our program. The Trinity Valley Community College Cosmetology program features the Milady Cosmetology Curriculum, which covers all aspects of the cosmetology industry. This program is designed to prepare students to become licensed cosmetologists. Students learn theory and basic skills necessary to pass the Texas state board examination for licensure, set forth by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. The Cosmetology Program at TVCC will prepare students for entry level positions as a licensed Cosmetologist or Stylist. Graduates of the Cosmetology Program are qualified to work in hair, nail and skin care. There are many avenues in the Cosmetology industry, including owning and operating your own salon, working as a sales representative for cosmetic companies, managing large salons or becoming an educator for product manufacturers. Others choose to be a beauty or fashion consultant or become a Cosmetology instructor to teach students how to reach their career goals in this field. The career opportunities for the licensed cosmetologist are both versatile and personally rewarding. The Cosmetology Program is a full-time program and consists of 3 college semesters which include Fall, Spring and Summer. New students are taken in the Fall (August) and Spring (January) semesters only. Classes are held Monday Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On completion of the program, students will have accrued 40 credit hours which meets the standards of completion set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. Enclosed, you will find an application packet to prepare you for acceptance and registration into the Cosmetology Program. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Athens campus at , the Terrell campus at , and the Palestine campus at Thank you, Janet Cotton, Athens Bo Cargil, Athens Brenda Boyd, Palestine Christine Henery, Terrell

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Application Process... Page 1 Selection Process... Page 2 Reference Requirement... Page 2 Physical Demands... Page 2 Tuition and Fees... Page 3 Enrollment Contract... Page 4 Attendance... Page 4 Uniforms & Appearance... Page 4 Conduct & Disciplinary... Page 5 Cell Phones... Page 5 Student Evaluation... Page 5 Smoking Policy... Page 6 General Guidelines... Page 6 Application... Page 7 Reference Form... Page 9 Point System for Student Selections...Page 10

4 TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Admissions Packet Please read carefully A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE COLSMETOLOGY PROGRAM You must: Be 17 years of age Have a high school diploma or GED You must fulfill the following requirements before being considered into the Cosmetology Program: Complete a Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Application Must be completed and submitted by July 15, for the Fall semester and November 18, for the Spring semester The application is found online at Submit an application for financial aid if applicable Even if you feel you will not qualify for financial aid, we recommend an application be submitted. To request financial aid, students may go to the financial aid office in the Administration Bldg. to complete proper paper work or go online to *All financial aid applications need to be made early enough to be available at the time of registration. Being approved for Federal Financial Aid can be a lengthy process and can take up to 6 8 weeks. Contact the financial aid office at (Athens), (Terrell), or (Palestine) for any further assistance. If you do not qualify for financial aid, you must be prepared to pay in another way. Please refer to the list of additional expenses (uniforms, student kit, shoes, etc) not included in the tuition cost. Reading test required. The TSI reading exam can be taken at the Athens, Terrell or Palestine campuses. Cost for the exam is $ Please specify that you are testing for Cosmetology. Complete the Cosmetology Application. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS or NA Must be completed, submitted, and all requirements met by July 15 for Fall Semester and November 18, for Spring Semester. You can either bring it to the TVCC Admissions/Registrar s Office/Cosmetology Dept or Mail to: TVCC Admissions Dept. TVCC Admissions TVCC Admissions 100 Cardinal Drive 1200 E I-20 P O Box 2530 Athens, Texas Terrell, TX Palestine, TX APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBMITTED. Placement of new students will be based on the number of openings available per semester. Once the applications have been reviewed by the Cosmetology Instructor Committee, the selected applicants will be contacted and registered for classes.

5 TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE The college applicant package will require the following: Selection Requirements: The following will be the scale for selection of successful applicants: Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Have you applied to TVCC? yes/no Have you successfully completed your FAFSA paperwork or Do you have a payment plan intact? *(you must submit a copy of the FAFSA submission form or a written plan proving payment) Reference must be submitted with your application (form is attached) TSI reading exam must be taken at TVCC Testing/Proctor Center in Athens, Terrell, or Palestine prior to July 15, 2014 for Fall and November 18, 2014 for Spring. Contact the TVCC Testing Center in Athens ( ), Terrell ( ) or Palestine ( ) with additional questions. Cost for the exam is $ ATTACH TSI RESULTS TO PACKET OR SHOW PROOF OF EXEMPTION BONUS: (Athens selection only) Successfully completed TVCC Nail Tech Technology program **ALL STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 30 MUST HAVE PROOF OF BACTERIAL MENINGITIS SHOT THAT IS NOT MORE THAN 5 YEARS OLD. Reference: The attached reference form is required and should be filled out by a person who is not a relative but has known you for at least 3 years. Turn in reference sheet as part of the cosmetology application. Physical Demands The following is a list of physical demands that you may encounter as a cosmetologist. It is important that you be aware of the physical requirements. Body Position: Hands: Chemicals: Standing for long periods of time is required. Continued exposure to water, cleansing agents and chemicals. Special hand care products are recommended for all service professionals. Working with many different types of chemicals. If you have any known allergies, experience allergies or have sensitivities to product ingredients, please consult your physician to ensure safety.

6 Cosmetology Tuition and Fees In-District Tuition: Total $ Semester 1: Tuition $ Kit approximate Books approximate TDLR* fee Semester 2: Tuition $ Semester 3: Tuition $ Out-of-District Tuition: Total $ Semester 1: Tuition $ Kit approximate Books approximate TDLR* fee Semester 2: Tuition $ Semester 3: Tuition $ Non-Resident Tuition: Total $ Semester 1: Tuition $ Kit approximate Books approximate TDL*R fee Semester 2: Tuition $ Semester 3: Tuition $ *(All costs are subject to change) *In-district schools are: Athens, Brownsboro, Chandler, Crandall, Cross Roads, Eustace, Frankston, Kaufman, Kemp, La Poynor, Mabank, Malakoff, Murchison, Palestine, Scurry-Rosser, Terrell, and Trinidad. *In many cases, financial aid will not cover the full cost of Semester 1 due to cost of kit and books. You must be prepared to pay out of pocket for any fees not covered by financial aid. *TDLR is Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.

7 TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENROLLMENT CONTRACT The following regulations are listed to notify you of the rules that have been established by the cosmetology department and the college. Any violation of these rules would lead to appropriate disciplinary action. ATTENDANCE Attendance is critical for this program. Please pay special attention to this section to avoid confusion regarding attendance. Attendance is 25% of your grade. Class begins at 8:00 am and end at 3:30 pm.. Students are considered tardy after 8:10 a.m. Students must be in proper uniform and appropriate makeup and hair for this profession (if applicable) in order to attend class. Students are allowed 10 days of absence in the Fall and Spring semesters and 7 days of absence in the summer semester. 7 tardies equal 1 day of absence. Absence means non-attendance for any reason. (excused and/or unexcused) All students are required to be on time and stay the entire day. If you must leave early, you are required to notify the instructor. Students must be in attendance for 7 hours in order to receive credit for the full day and 4 hours to receive ½ day of attendance. Students must call the department by 8:00 a.m. to report an absence, however, students will be charged for 2 days of absence on client days, which are: Tuesday and Thursday on Athens and Palestine campuses and Wednesday and half-day Thursday on Terrell campus. It is the student s responsibility to see the instructor for missed assignments or tests immediately after returning to school after an absence. If you are a student in good standing academically as well as proper conduct, etc. and need to withdraw due to reasonable cause, you will be allowed to re-enter the program if spaces are available. IF YOU ARE DROPPED FOR EXCESSIVE ABSENCES, YOU MUST REAPPLY AND SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKET. If a student is dropped or withdraws from the program, all personal items must be removed from the school within one week or it becomes the property of TVCC. Be aware of the official drop date listed in the TVCC catalog. If not dropped by that date, you will receive an F in your courses. UNIFORMS & APPEARANCE You will be in the beauty industry!! You will be in training to become a professional, therefore you are required to look, act, and dress professionally at all times. Proper hygiene and good grooming habits are a requirement. If a student comes to class without proper uniform or makeup applied, they will be dismissed for the day, and receive an absence. black nursing scrubs, closed toe shoes with socks, and a TVCC lab jacket must be worn every day non-hooded shirts may be worn under uniform tops. NO SWEATSHIRTS, COATS, HOODIES, ETC. ARE TO BE WORN UNDER OR OVER UNIFORMS.

8 COATS OR JACKETS MAY BE WORN IN THE CLASSROOM BUT NOT ON LAB FLOOR Hair must be clean and neatly styled. Male students beards or facial hair must be neatly groomed. If appearance is in question, instructors will make the decision if it is appropriate. This includes body piercings and tattoos. CONDUCT & DISCIPLINARY Students are responsible for their own behavior and interaction with students, staff, and patrons. Any behavior such as: disrespect towards instructor, staff or clients stealing fighting using profanity cheating or plagiarism causing friction among other students sleeping in class possessing or using drugs or alcohol possessing firearms refusing to perform assigned instruction, etc. defacing school property in any way, is unacceptable and you are subject to immediate dismissal from the program and college. CELL PHONES Cell phones are to be turned off while in the building. If an emergency arises or you are involved in a crisis situation and need to be available via cell phone, please talk to the instructor prior to class to make arrangements. IF YOU ARE CAUGHT WITH THE CELL PHONE OUT IN THE BUILDING, WITHOUT PERMISSION, YOU WILL BE SENT HOME FOR THE DAY AND RECEIVE AN ABSENCE. STUDENT EVALUATION In order to receive credit hours and pass the state examination for licensure, you are required to score 70% or above Grades are calculated to determine the final score according to the following scale: 25% = daily grades A Excellent 25% = tests grades B Good 25% = final examination grade C Fair 25% = attendance grade Below 70 F Failure Points will be taken off of your final grade for being unprofessional, poor attitudes, etc. TVCC IS A NON-SMOKING CAMPUS. Tobacco products, smoking, etc. is not allowed on TVCC properties.

9 GENERAL GUIDELINES No patrons, family or friends are allowed in the classroom or lab areas unless they have an appointment or permission from an instructor. Treat all individuals with respect and courtesy. This is a hands-on training program and the public receives services at reduced prices. Refusal to perform assigned services is subject to immediate disciplinary action. Keep your work area in the classroom and lab clean to pass state inspection at all times. Each student has purchased a cosmetology kit and books. Keep these at school at all times. If at any time you do not have the required items, you will be dismissed from class until you have those items. Students are not allowed in the instructors office without permission from the instructor. No congregating at the reception desks or waiting area. Since modeling for fellow students is an important part of the application of manipulative skills, all students are required to participate as a model in salon services, ie. manicures, facials, etc. Students are not allowed to perform services on each other without getting permission from the instructor. Payment for products must be made before any product is checked out for personal use. The student on desk duty is to inform the other students as to the services they are to perform on their client. The student performing the service is responsible for informing the desk attendant as to extra services requested by the client so that fees may be adjusted for payment. No eating or drinking is allowed by students on the lab floor. Food is allowed only in designated areas. Each student is assigned a locker for their personal items. A lock will be required for the locker. One key will be kept in the student s personal folder, in the event that the original key was misplaced or lost. If you fail to comply with the TVCC guidelines, your actions will be documented and placed in your personal file. After the 3 rd offense, you will be subject to dismissal from the program, however, if the offense is deemed severe enough for immediate dismissal, appropriate action will be taken. If dropped for disciplinary reasons, you will only be allowed to return to school with approval from the instructors and administration. You will be placed on probation for a determined amount of time. If there are any reasons you could not comply with the above listed regulations, please notify us in your application. TVCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.

10 PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLICATION NAME: Last Name First Name MI SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: - - TVCC TVIN NUMBER: - - DATE OF BIRTH: / / MALE FEMALE ADDRESS: _ Number & Street City State Zip Code HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE: WORK PHONE: ADDRESS: COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP: IF NOT A UNITED STATES CITIZEN, TYPE OF VISA: WHICH CAMPUS DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR: ATHENS PALESTINE TERRELL WHICH PROGRAM ARE YOU APPLYING FOR? INSTRUCTOR WHICH SEMESTER DO YOU PLAN TO REGISTER FOR? FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER ACADEMIC HISTORY A full statement of your academic record is required for admission to the Cosmetology Program. Please list the names of the high school, and all colleges and/or universities you have attended. Institution Name & Address From-To (mo/yr-mo/yr) Major Degree Received Attach an unofficial copy of all college transcripts to this application. Have you attended TVCC Nail Tech? YES NO When? SEMESTER YEAR Did you successfully complete the TVCC Nail Tech program? YES NO

11 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Please list our employment history, if applicable. Employer Name & Address From-To (mo/yr-mo/yr) Job Title Have you applied to TVCC? YES NO When did you apply? Date Is everything completed & submitted? YES NO If no, what are you lacking? Have you completed your FAFSA? YES NO If yes, when did you complete it? Date If not approved for FASFA, how do you plan to pay for this program? Do you have any health limitations and/or challenges that will affect your ability to perform the work/handle the physical demands of this profession? If yes, please explain: How did you hear about the TVCC Cosmetology program? If you are not accepted to the Cosmetology program, do you plan to apply for a different program at TVCC? Please speak to an advisor concerning an alternate program. I hereby certify that the information I have given in this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that no action will be taken regarding my application until the Cosmetology Department has received all required documents. Student s Signature Date TVCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.

12 TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE REFERENCE STUDENT NAME REFERENCE PRINTED NAME How long have you known this individual? In what capacity were you associated with this individual? How would you describe his/her ability to work with and relate to others? What do you feel are his/her strengths? What do you feel are his/her weaknesses or areas that need improvement? What unique skill will he/she bring to the program? Why do you feel he/she is well qualified for this program? Signature Date

13 POINT SYSTEM FOR STUDENT SELECTION Students will be selected based on the following criteria: Cosmetology Packet Completed 1pt TVCC Admissions Complete(application, shot if required, transcripts)1 pt Financing Ready (proof of financial aid, loan or payment) Reference (must have known 3 or more years) Nail Tech Program completed 2 pts 1pt 2 pt TSI Reading Score (THEA, Accuplacer, alternative) TSI Complete 351 up 4pts Devl level pts Devl level 1/ABE 4, 5 or pts Devl level pt Below pt Possible total points 11pts In the event of a tie, the selection will be made according to the earliest date application was received.