Merrell University

per clock hour of instruction as other students. The minimum tuition is $1,650 regardless of
the clock hours needed to graduate.
Merrell University does not recruit students already attending or admitted to other schools
that offer a similar program of study.
Transfer “OUT” Students: Merrell University will be provided with a transcript of grades and
progress report to another school upon written request by the student, provided all financial
obligations due the University have been satisfied. The University will furnish one transcript
without charge to the student. Additional transcripts are $5.00 dollars each.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Merrell University of Beauty Arts & Science is a post-secondary institution of learning with a
minimum age enrollment of 17 years. The student body is an adult group. Both the
administration and faculty respect each student as an adult enrolled to learn professional skills in
the field of cosmetology in order to improve their earning ability and provide a better quality of
life.
Students are expected to cooperate with school officials and function as responsible citizens.
Failure to obey school rules is cause for disciplinary sanctions. Such sanctions may be
probation, suspension, or possible termination. Dishonesty, insubordination, possession or uses
of non-prescribed controlled drugs, cheating, or assisting another to cheat are student violations
prompting termination.
Any student failing to conduct himself/herself as a responsible individual will be required to
receive counseling from school officials to determine whether he/she will be suspended,
terminated, or allowed to continue in school under agreed probationary conditions. Any student
violating a probationary agreement will be terminated.
A copy of the school rules and regulations is given to each student upon commencement of
training.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
All students are required to wear professional dress attire and Merrell University aprons. The
following are prohibited: jeans, sleeveless shirts, shorts, denim, sweat pants, and leggings.
Students must wear socks or nylons at all times.
Professional use of makeup is required of the female students at all times, both in class and in the
clinical laboratory. The University is a cosmetology school and great emphasis is placed on
personal appearance, this includes dress, makeup, hair care, and personal hygiene.
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