Welcome, Future Industry Professionals!
Guidelines & Requirements
- Black top or Douglas J Institute issued shirt
- Black pants or professional Jeans
- Black shoes or boots
Admissions Documents Needed:
- Application Fee
- Kit Deposit
- Application
- Picture of photo ID
- High School Diploma, transcripts, or GED
– Knoxville only: must be transcripts or GED, no HS diploma - Statement of Why
- Student Barber License
– Michigan Barber Students Only - Signed Enrollment Agreement
Technology:
Students are provided with an online digital curriculum. All digital tools and content is web-based.
To access and use this material, students must have an acceptable device for internet access. Wireless internet connectivity is provided in all Institutes.
Recommendations:
- Every student should have access to a device both in and outside of class.
- The use of tablets or laptops because of their mobility and ease of use, and ability to easily take and share pictures and videos.
- Amazon Fire tablets and Chromebook tablets are not recommended.
- A minimum screen size of 7″ is recommended for optimal viewing. 10″ or larger tablets may be beneficial. Mobile phones are not recommended due to their limited screen size.
- Storage of 16GB or better is recommended.
Operating System Requirements | Recommended Browser
- iOS 12 or newer — Chrome or Safari
- Windows 10 — Chrome or Firefox
- Android 9 or newer — Chrome or Edge
- MAC — Chrome or Edge
Ann Arbor
333 Maynard Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Admissions: 734.214.3224
Financial Aid: 734.214.3207
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East Lansing
331 E Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
Admissions: 517.381.6470
Financial Aid: 517.853.3906
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Barbering East Lansing
333 Albert St
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Admissions: 517.381.6470
Financial Aid: 517.853.3906
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Grand Rapids
138 Commerce Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Admissions: 616.808.3085
Financial Aid: 616.808.3082
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Royal Oak
125 W Fourth Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Admissions: 248.336.5507
Financial Aid: 248.336.5508
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Knoxville
516 S Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Admissions: 865.824.2972
Financial Aid: 865.824.2967
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College of Hair Design - Cosmetology & Esthetics
EAST CAMPUS
9000 Andermatt Drive,
Lincoln NE
(402) 488-7007
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College of Hair Design - Barbering
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
304 S. 11th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-4244
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