Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
According to US Department of Education records, Georgia Institute of Cosmetology is one of 17 accredited beauty schools currently on file for Georgia. Georgia Institute of Cosmetology is the only school on file in Athens for Georgia.
| Address | 3529 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606-3152 |
| Phone | 706549640025 |
| Website | gic.edu/ |
| State | All schools in Georgia |
Hours required to work in Georgia: 1500
This location: in-person
Offers hands-on hours toward licensure: YesPrograms & Fit
| Likely programs | Cosmetology |
| Georgia cosmetology hours | 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship |
| Fit for licensing | In-person campus (hands-on hours toward Georgia license) |
Your Path from Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
If you are planning to enroll at Georgia Institute of Cosmetology, a practical path is to complete online theory with us first, then schedule a campus tour to confirm which in-person programs Georgia Institute of Cosmetology currently offers. Georgia cosmetology licensing requires 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship of approved training, so ask admissions how their clock hours map to the board requirement before you sign enrollment paperwork. Compare other campuses on the Georgia school directory.
Georgia requires 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship for licensure. Before enrolling at Georgia Institute of Cosmetology, review the Georgia cosmetology licensing guide, start with our online cosmetology course for Georgia, and browse cosmetology training in Georgia.
See the full cosmetology licensing guide for Georgia, or prepare with our online courses before you start in-person training.
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Georgia Institute of Cosmetology FAQ
Based on the institution name and federal records, Georgia Institute of Cosmetology in Athens likely focuses on cosmetology. Contact the school directly to confirm current cosmetology, barber, esthetics, or nail program availability and tuition.
Georgia generally requires 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship of approved cosmetology training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Georgia cosmetology licensing guide for exam and renewal details.
Yes. Many students complete our online theory course before starting in-person hours at Georgia Institute of Cosmetology or another accredited Georgia program. Our course builds sanitation, skin science, and client-care foundations but does not replace the 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship Georgia requires. See the online cosmetology course for Georgia.
School directory data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS), US Department of Education. Verified July 2026. Contact the school directly to confirm current programs, hours, and enrollment.