Day classes operate between 7:30am–4:30pm, Monday–Thursday and 2:30pm on Fridays. Please note that Fridays typically end at 1:45pm, though some Fridays may require longer hours.

Evening classes operate between 4:30-10:30, Monday-Thursday.

Enrollment must be initiated at least two weeks before each start date. If you are applying for financial aid, please provide 6 weeks or more to complete the financial aid process. (Elite will assist in expediting the financial aid process, but financial aid is administered by governmental agencies that operate outside of Elite’s control.)

Legal Holidays: 

The school will observe the following legal holidays:  New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day 

(Note: number of hours per week may vary depending on holiday schedule). Because of the nature of our classes, it is hard to have a dedicated start date months in advance so please check with your school contact for exact start dates or view the schedules at www.eliteweldingacademy.com.

Structural & Pipe Welding Day Class
Cincinnati and South Point
Start Date (m/yr.)End Date (m/yr.)
January 12, 2026July 10, 2026
March 9, 2026September 8, 2026
May 11, 2026November 6, 2026
July 13, 2026January 15, 2027
September 14, 2026March 18, 2027
November 9, 2026May 14, 2027
Structural & Pipe Welding Night Class
Cincinnati and South Point
Start Date (m/yr.)End Date (m/yr.)
January 12, 2026November 3, 2026
March 9, 2026January 4, 2027
May 11, 2026March 9, 2027
July 13, 2026May 11, 2027
September 14, 2026July 12, 2027
November 9, 2026September 8, 2027
Structural Welding Night Class
Cincinnati and South Point
Start Date (m/yr.)End Date m/yr.)
January 12, 2026July 1, 2026
March 9, 2026September 3, 2026
May 11, 2026November 5, 2026
July 13, 2026January 6, 2027
September 14, 2026March 5, 2027
November 9, 2026May 7, 2027
*Additional dates when available: February, April, June, August, October, and December *please check with each campus for availability