Academic calendar
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 4, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Winter Quarter 2026-2027
- Spring Quarter 2027
Campus language
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Showing 6 of 6 terms
C
- Check-off
- The process of having an instructor inspect and approve a completed student service.
L
- LSBC
- Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology, the governing body that licenses students and sets educational standards.
M
- Mock Board
- A simulated version of the state licensing exam conducted by instructors to test student readiness.
N
- NACCAS
- The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, the institution's accrediting body.
P
- Practical
- The hands-on portion of the training where students apply techniques to mannequins or clients.
T
- Theory
- The academic, lecture-based portion of the curriculum focused on textbook knowledge.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Clinic Floor
- The primary salon area where students perform services on members of the public under supervision.
- Clocking
- The daily process of recording attendance hours via a time clock; missing a punch can result in lost state-mandated hours.
- Dress Code
- Professional attire requirements, typically involving specific black scrubs or salon-appropriate clothing.
- Service Hours
- The total cumulative hours (e.g., 1500 for Cosmetology) required to qualify for graduation and licensure.
- The Kit
- The collection of professional tools (shears, brushes, etc.) issued to students for use throughout the program.
- Theory Room
- The classroom area designated for textbook learning, lectures, and written examinations.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 4, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 6 approved campus terms and 6 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.