Cosmetology Getting Started Guide

1. Program ID Documents (must be on file before you can register for classes)

• Social security card with signature for any individual who has a social security number OR a tax ID card OR student visa. **(If a student has one of the previously listed items, it must be provided. For students who have a do not have these required documents, student must provide a written letter explaining that they do not have a social security card, tax ID card, or student visa. This letter will become part of the student’s file per state board guidelines).
• Government-issued photo ID with proof of date of birth
  • Required ID documents should be attached and uploaded directly into your student file here (you must set up your MyCFCC student portal account as indicated in Step 4 below to do this): Upload your ID documents
  • The required ID documents can also be brought in person to the CFCC North Campus Student Services Office at the McKeithan Center (4500 Blue Clay Road) or the Admissions Office on the downtown campus inside the Union Station building (502 North Front Street).
  • Please note: For the ID documents to meet standards established by the NC State Board of Cosmetic Arts, the names on the documents must match exactly (including hyphenated names and middle names) and must not be expired or expiring before or during the program duration, and must be completely legible – including all letters, numbers, and photos. Please do not submit documents that do not meet these requirements, as no exceptions can be made.

  2. Register for Classes

  • Register online in the student portal in the self-service section. You can follow step-by-step directions and tutorials online at cfcc.edu/howtoregister .
  • Need help with registration? After consulting with your high school counselor about your enrollment in the program, you can meet with the CFCC Career Coach at your high school for assistance with registration. They can make an in-person appointment with you on your campus or a virtual appointment if that is more convenient. You may also visit CFCC’s North Campus Student Services Office at the McKeithan Center or the Academic Advising Center in the Union Station building on the Wilmington Campus.
  • If a cosmetology course you try to register for is full, you will be able to add your name to a course waitlist. If a seat opens and you are the next student on the waitlist, you will be notified via your CFCC student email account. You will have 24 hours to register for the class before the next student is offered your seat. Once you can no longer register for a term, the waitlist is deactivated, and you will need to attempt registration for a future course. Please check your CFCC student email frequently.
  • We highly encourage you to review the pathway course allowance guidelines for the CCP Cosmetology Pathway program before registering. Remember, as a CCP student; you can only register for courses that adhere to your pathway. You can review them in CFCC’s Catalog.

  3. Program Specific Costs, Books, and Supplies

  • Purchase books and supplies from the Sea Devil Stores in person or online. Have your class schedule handy when shopping for your books to save time.
  • The Cosmetology program has additional costs we want to make sure you’re prepared for, including a Cosmetology Kit (estimated at $1,500), Access Card (estimated at $250.00), program attire (navy blue v-neck scrub top, navy blue scrub pants, lanyard, & black shoes – can be leather, tennis shoes, or Crocs — can not be open-toed — (attire estimated between $100-$200). You can purchase all of these items, except shoes, at the CFCC Bookstore in the McKeithan Center at North Campus.

  4. Program Orientation

  Once you register for cosmetology courses, you will be eligible to attend the Cosmetology Program Orientation at the North Campus. Orientation is required and provides an overview of program expectations and resources.

  You will be invited to participate in a program orientation session

Program Information

First-semester courses are typically offered in the fall and spring semesters and have a day and evening option.

*For the most up to date schedule information, review the course schedule for the term in which you wish to register*

See curriculum and course sequence information