Graduation, Examination & Employments

Graduation Requirements

Once a student successfully completes the required number of clock hours for a specific program (1,500 for Master Cosmetology, 1,000 for Esthetics, 600 for Nail Technology, 750 for Cosmetology Instructor, and 600 for Esthetics Instructor), has taken and passed all written and practical examinations with a cumulative 75% average, and satisfies all financial obligations to the school (balance is paid in full), the student will be presented with a diploma for the course of study completed and will be qualified to take the GA State Board Exams.

Dalton Institute reserves the right to withhold an official diploma, certification, or State Board educational hours verification until all charges owed to Dalton Institute are paid in full, and any/all Institute property (including but not limited to, books, implements, linens, product, and supplies) that the student may have checked out during their course of study are returned to Dalton Institute. A statement of certified hours will be given to each graduate, but the school may charge a $10 transcript fee for transcript requests.

Our Facilities

Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is located on Walnut Avenue in Dalton, GA. It consists of 4,375 square feet, with two classrooms, three restrooms, a student break room with 18 lockers, a kitchen with a laundry area, a dispensary for supplies and products, 3 administrative offices, a reception area, clinical esthetics rooms each with three work stations, a clinic floor for esthetics with four work stations and two sinks, one clinical nail room with a plumbed-in pedicure spa and four manicure stations, two clinical cosmetology areas totaling twenty work stations, seven shampoo bowls, seven dryers, a lighted makeup area, and two classrooms each with a whiteboard, TV, DVD player, VCR player, and one shared computer and library collection.

Our Faculty

Brian Reynolds – Owner

Sandra Bernaldes – Financial Director & SCO

Cherie Anderson – Admission Director

Erika Butler – Records Assistant

Amy Garner – Campus Director & Licensed Cosmetology Instructor

Miriam Gembe – Licensed Esthetics Instructor

Myriam Elizabeth Moreno – Licensed Esthetics Instructor

Student Support Services

Employment Assistance and Job Placement

Jobs are available for anyone that desires work in the field of cosmetology. There is a list of salons and spas in need of employees posted on the bulletin board. Newspapers (local and out-of-town) have wanted ads available for career opportunities both here and in other cities. There will be networking opportunities such as job fairs, attending local events, and visiting local salons. Dalton Institute teaches all students professional skills including professionalism, resume development, interview preparation, and job search skills, and will work to assist all students in identifying and securing employment opportunities as they become available. Dalton Institute does not guarantee employment for any student but assists with professional guidelines and job referrals.

Student Advising Policy

Dalton Institute maintains an open-door policy between students and instructional and administrative staff members. Students may sign up to meet with administrative staff or with instructional staff at any time. Dalton Institute is always available to the student to provide advice on progress and positive suggestions for continued improvement. The staff at Dalton Institute understands that personal problems and stresses have a direct, negative effect on the performance of the individual and are things that must be dealt with to promote success in the lives of the potential professionals we are training. We feel that it is critical that assistance is provided to those individuals in need whether the problems encountered are marital, financial, psychological, or drug-alcohol dependency related. If a problem arises that our faculty feels they are unable to address, we will refer our students to a professional. Dalton Institute will not take financial responsibility for these services if they are needed. Dalton Institute staff members have been instructed that if a student should require, either by request or instructor observation, professional assistance, the following resources are available:

Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence: (404) 209-0280

National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673

Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255

Substance Abuse Hotline: (866) 233-1681