Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver CampusStudent Guide

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Institution in Vancouver, WA. Operating on a semester system.

Vancouver, WA
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Student guide · Start Cycle Beginning September 17, 2025

The semester, explained for Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Start Cycle Beginning September 17, 2025
Campus terms
9
Local details
8

Academic calendar

Start Cycle Beginning September 17, 2025 runs Sep 17, 2025 – Oct 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

84 entries
  1. Start Cycle Beginning July 23, 2025
  2. Cosmetology Full Time Cohort
  3. Start Cycle Beginning September 17, 2025Relevant now
  4. Cosmetology Full Time Cohort
  5. Start Cycle Beginning November 19, 2025
  6. Esthiology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  7. Esthiology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  8. Hair Design Full Time Cohort
  9. Cosmetology Full Time CohortStart Cycle Beginning January 28, 2026
  10. Hair Design Part-Time 1 Cohort
  11. Hair Design Part-Time 2 Cohort
  12. Cosmetology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  13. Cosmetology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  14. Instructor Cadet Part-Time 2 Cohort
  15. Instructor Cadet Part-Time 1 Cohort
  16. Esthiology Full Time Cohort
  17. Esthiology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  18. Esthiology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  19. Hair Design Full Time Cohort
  20. Cosmetology Full Time CohortStart Cycle Beginning March 25, 2026
  21. Hair Design Part-Time 1 Cohort
  22. Hair Design Part-Time 2 Cohort
  23. Cosmetology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  24. Cosmetology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  25. Instructor Cadet Full Time Cohort
  26. Instructor Cadet Part-Time 2 Cohort
  27. Instructor Cadet Part-Time 1 Cohort
  28. Esthiology Full Time Cohort
  29. Esthiology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  30. Esthiology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  31. Hair Design Full Time Cohort
  32. Cosmetology Full Time CohortStart Cycle Beginning May 20, 2026
  33. Hair Design Part-Time 1 Cohort
  34. Hair Design Part-Time 2 Cohort
  35. Cosmetology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  36. Cosmetology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  37. Instructor Cadet Full Time Cohort
  38. Instructor Cadet Part-Time 1 Cohort
  39. Instructor Cadet Part-Time 2 Cohort
  40. Esthiology Full Time Cohort
  41. Esthiology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  42. Esthiology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  43. Hair Design Full Time Cohort
  44. Cosmetology Full Time CohortStart Cycle Beginning July 22, 2026
  45. Hair Design Part-Time 1 Cohort
  46. Hair Design Part-Time 2 Cohort
  47. Cosmetology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  48. Cosmetology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  49. Instructor Cadet Full Time Cohort
  50. Instructor Cadet Part-Time 1 Cohort
  51. Instructor Cadet Part-Time 2 Cohort
  52. Esthiology Full Time Cohort
  53. Esthiology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  54. Esthiology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  55. Hair Design Full Time Cohort
  56. Cosmetology Full Time CohortStart Cycle Beginning September 16, 2026
  57. Hair Design Part-Time 1 Cohort
  58. Hair Design Part-Time 2 Cohort
  59. Cosmetology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  60. Cosmetology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  61. Instructor Cadet Full Time Cohort
  62. Instructor Cadet Part-Time 1 Cohort
  63. Instructor Cadet Part-Time 2 Cohort
  64. Esthiology Full Time Cohort
  65. Esthiology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  66. Esthiology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  67. Hair Design Full Time Cohort
  68. Cosmetology Full Time CohortStart Cycle Beginning November 18, 2026
  69. Hair Design Part-Time 1 Cohort
  70. Hair Design Part-Time 2 Cohort
  71. Cosmetology Part-Time 1 Cohort
  72. Cosmetology Part-Time 2 Cohort
  73. Start Cycle Beginning January 27, 2027
  74. Cosmetology Cohort Start 2027-03-24Start Cycle Beginning March 24, 2027
  75. Cosmetology Cohort Start 2027-05-19
  76. Cosmetology Cohort Start 2027-07-21
  77. Cosmetology Cohort Start 2027-11-17

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9 terms

H

HLO
The Health Licensing Office, the state agency that oversees cosmetology licensing in Oregon.

I

Intro
The first few weeks of the program focused on Aveda rituals and basic technical skills.

N

NACCAS
The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, the body that accredits the school for financial aid eligibility.

O

OBP
Oregon Board of Pharmacy, often discussed in relation to the Oregon Health Licensing Office (HLO) requirements for Portland students.

P

Phase 1
The introductory classroom-only portion of the curriculum before students are allowed to work on the floor.

S

Service Guest
The formal term used for clients who book appointments at the student salon.
State Board
The final practical and written examinations required by Oregon or Washington to obtain a professional license.

T

The Floor
The student salon area where students perform services on live 'service guests' under instructor supervision.
The Kit
The large, rolling suitcase of professional tools (shears, blow dryers, etc.) issued to students upon starting.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
All Black
The mandatory professional dress code requiring students to wear solid black clothing without logos.
Aveda Rituals
Specific wellness services (like hand massages or essential oil treatments) that students must perform for every guest.
Clocking in
The essential daily task of recording hours via the school's time-tracking system to meet state-mandated graduation requirements.
Pro-Solutions
The salon management software used by students to check their schedules and manage guest services.
The Book
Refers to the student's appointment schedule for the day on the salon floor.
The Dispensary
The back-room area where students retrieve professional products, mix hair color, and drop off soiled linens.
The Pearl
The Portland campus location situated in the Pearl District.
Vancouver
The Vancouver campus location, often referred to by its proximity to the Vancouver Mall.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Start Cycle Beginning September 17, 2025 runs Sep 17, 2025 – Oct 22, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Vancouver for Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Vancouver.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,650

Cost of Living Index

112

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

38

Bikeability

66

Public Transit

C-TRAN bus network, The Vine bus rapid transit, Connections to Portland MAX Light Rail via bus

Nearest Airports

Portland International Airport (PDX), Pearson Field (general aviation)

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean/oceanic transition (Csb)

Avg Annual Temp

54°F

Avg Snowfall

6 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Vancouver Campus Student Lot

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Parking is only permitted while students are in class; vehicles must be removed at the end of the day to avoid towing.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus

Back-to-School Free Haircut Event

August 17, 2026

Aveda Institute Vancouver Campus

Annual event offering free haircuts for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Appointments are suggested.

Upcoming Career Fair

August 31, 2026

Aveda Institute Vancouver Campus

Class Start Date

September 16, 2026

Aveda Institute Vancouver Campus

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@avedainstituteportla.edu

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