CLASS schedules
| 2026 | New Class Start Dates Cosmetology, Esthiology, Nail Technology & Instructor Training |
|---|---|
| January | 20 (21) |
| March | 3 (4) |
| April | 14 (15) |
| June | 2 (3) |
| July | 21 (22) |
| September | 15 (16) |
| October | 27 (28) |
| December | 8 (9) |
| 2026 | New Class Start Dates Classic Barbering |
|---|---|
| January | 19 |
| March | 2 |
| April | 13 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 20 |
| September | 14 |
| October | 26 |
| December | 7 |
Dates in parentheses represent class start dates for Esthiology & Full Time Nail Technology.
SCHOOL schedules
Monday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday
3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FULL-TIME (Days) 30 hours per week
Tuesday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays (optional)
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PART-TIME (Evenings, Saturday)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturdays (required)
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FULL-TIME (Days) 30 hours per week
Wednesday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FULL-TIME (Days) 30 hours per week
Wednesday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PART-TIME (Evenings, Saturday)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturdays (required)
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SCHOOL holidays
USCA observes New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day holidays.
INTERNSHIPS
In 1997, the State of Illinois approved internship hours for cosmetology students. A student may obtain up to 10% of their program hours (150 for cosmetology, 150 for classic barbering, 75 for esthiology, 35 for nail technology), by training under a licensed sponsor in an approved salon. The student, sponsor, and sponsor’s salon must meet certain standards in order to participate in the program.