Requirements for Admission

The school admits as students only persons having one of the following:

• A certificate  of graduation from secondary education (High School Diploma)

• General equivalency diploma (GED).

• Applicants seeking admission into an instructor training program must possess one of the previous certifications AND have held a master cosmetology license in the state in which the applicant intends to teach (GA or TN) for at least 18 months.

After an interview, the prospective student completes an application for enrollment.  The admissions process proceeds with the completion of any necessary pre‑entrance forms.  Accepted students will be notified of orientation for new students which is held before the start of classes and which provides the student with opportunities, regulations and policies of the school.

Former Students

Any former student who withdrew in good standing must meet the requirements of admission for transfer students. Any former student who was terminated by the school for reasons other than satisfactory academic progress will be readmitted only after showing cause to the school director that the reason for the original termination has been rectified. Each case will be reviewed by the school director in consultation with the student’s former instructors. Students who were terminated by the school for reasons other than satisfactory academic progress and readmitted will be placed on probation for one month.   Re-entering students will be charged a $100.00 re-entry fee.

Non-discrimination Policy

Georgia Career Institute is committed to the principle of equal employment and educational opportunities for all. The School does not permit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identification or handicap in the administration of any educational program or activity, including participation in, or receiving the benefits of, admission to or employment in such programs or activities. Qualified handicapped persons will not be excluded from employment or participation in educational programs.

The commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of recruitment, employment, and education. GCI complies with nondiscrimination regulations under Title 45, Pt A6 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Transfer of Credits  

1) From other schools -- A student who has earned credits at another accredited school may have those credits considered for transfer provided:

• They are comparable to required subjects in which the student is enrolled at GCI (a decision that is entirely judged by GCI)

• The course was accredited by a US Department of Education approved accrediting agency

• The Student received a grade equivalent of "C" or better for the courses he or she wishes GCI to consider for credit transfer

• An official transcript is received by Georgia Career Institute directly from the registrar’s office of school previously attended 

Important notes about transfers: 

• Credit transfer requests for less than 250 clock hours for Esthetics or Cosmetology or for less than 140 clock hours for Nail Technology will NOT be considered.  These hours are required in each of the programs of study prior to the student's ability to perform basic clinic services.  If a student cannot demonstrate competence in basic theory and practice, he or she must start at the beginning of the program. 

• No credits will be accepted for more than 50% of the GCI's program (for example, no more than 750 hours will be granted for a 1500 program).

• In ALL cases of credit transfer, the sole decision of acceptance rests with GCI. 

• An evaluation of competency will be given for the student to demonstrate proficiency to our standards prior to any acceptance of transfer credit .

2) To Other Schools Since every institution has its own policy regarding transfer of credit, it is not possible to guarantee transferability of any particular course offered at Georgia Career Institute. It is possible that you will not receive any credit for courses you complete at Georgia Career Institute at a subsequent school.

3) Transfer Within the School  Students wishing to transfer from one program to another within the institution should request a meeting with the director for the purpose of determining the transferability of hours already completed.

In compliance with the State of Tennessee regulation regarding the disclosure of transferability of credits, the following is reprinted from TN Code Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 for your information:

• Credits earned at Georgia Career Institute may not transfer to another educational institution. Credits earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by Georgia Career Institute.

• You should obtain confirmation that Georgia Career Institute will accept any credits you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.

• You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer credits earned at Georgia Career Institute to determine if such institutions will accept credits earned at Georgia Career Institute prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement.

• The ability to transfer credits from Georgia Career Institute to another educational institutions may be very limited. Your credits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at Georgia Career Institute if you enroll in another educational institution.

• You should never assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution.
  It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of Georgia Career Institute and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned at Georgia Career Institute before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.