Students must be at least 18 years of age with a high school degree or hold a GED. Students under 18, with consent from guardians, will be considered on an individual basis, that have their high school degree or hold a GED.

Students do not need to have any prior experience with animals or pet grooming. Students must complete an entrance exam to gauge knowledge, understanding and experience of the grooming industry. Not a graded exam.

Students must have completed and signed all agreements and accepting of Physical Requirements and Video Surveillance Acknowledge Form

Complete the in person interview with the administrator and lead instructor to accept that all Physical Requirements can be met.

*****Highly recommended to have a current tetanus shot.

Students must be able to work on their feet for a 7 hour day with two 15 minute breaks and a half or full hour lunch break.

Students must be able to lift at least 50 pounds,and handle various breeds, sizes and temperaments of animals.

Students must understand that odors, dust, dander, water and hair will be present, it will get on hands, arms and face.

Students must understand that chemicals are present in all products used on the animals and in all cleaning supplies.

It is essential that students be capable of all tasks as listed:

● Standing

● Bending

● Walking

● Squatting

● Reaching above and below the shoulders

● Kneeling

● Balancing

● Twisting

● Turning

● Lifting up to 50 pounds

● Carrying up to 50 pounds

Students need to be aware and should have:

A good range of motion in joints, especially in wrists, knees, elbows and back. Possess good dexterity in hands and fingers.

Should possess an acceptable sense of balance and hand-eye coordination. Should be able to restrain small and large animals.

Should be able to withstand being exposed to loud noises and bodily fluids. Should be able to work in environmental temperature changes.

Students must be able to accept constructive criticism, correction, and be monitored by instructors and staff of the Academy.

***Note: Students who are unable to meet the above physical requirements should notify the Academy. We welcome the opportunity to provide reasonable accommodations to potential students who do not meet one or more of the Physical Requirements and to help students safely successfully complete on the floor programs.

Students will be given technical and written/practical exams. Technicals and practicals are a pass/fail, based on mastery of the specific skill taught at the time; quizzes will be graded on a scale based on the number of questions. Students in level 100 and 200 courses must pass with 75% or higher, level 300 and 400 courses must be passed with 85% or higher.

If a student does not pass with the listed percentage or more significant, they will be placed on academic probation, and an academic action plan will be made with the student and the educator to ensure the student meets the graduation requirements.

Student attendance is considered as part of their overall grade based on 10% of their enrolled hours. Attendance is mandatory.

If a student fails to meet the requirements of the set academic action plan within 10 days, they will be dismissed for not meeting academic satisfactory requirements.

Full Refund

All refunds shall be paid within 30 days upon written notification of cancellation or withdrawal from a student.

If a student cancels enrollment within 3 business days of the contract.

The student did not meet the provisions of the Admission Requirements.

The school procured the student's enrollment due to any false representations in the school's written materials or oral representations made by or on behalf of the school.

If the student withdraws from the program or course on or before the first day of instruction, a full refund, less an application fee, not to exceed $350.00.

No refund for no-show attendance, failure to pass, or non-completed coursework.

Students' past credits will be reviewed, but does not mean credits may be accepted.

The student is required to satisfactorily complete all hours of the course. This includes all classroom, lab, and clinical time. Students should plan to arrive each day at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the class start time to ensure all required class hours for the day are completed. Students arriving more than ten (10) minutes late to the start of class, as measured by the classroom clock, will be asked to leave, will be required to make up the entire day, and will receive a Student at Risk form. After receiving three (3) Student at Risk forms, students will be dismissed from the course.

If a student is unable to attend class due to illness or an emergency, the instructor must be contacted by phone or text within 24 hours of the start time of class. Written documentation may be required. Any time missed within these guidelines must be made up prior to the final exam.

A fee of $70 per hour will be charged for all make-up time. All students must arrange for make-up hours with their instructor and all charges assessed must be paid prior to attending a make-up session.

To be considered a full time student attendance must be 30+ hours per week. If a student does not meet the attendance requirements and cannot make up the time in a timely manner as outlined in the “makeup of the Hours or Work Policy” they will be dismissed per school policy violation.