The state may refuse to grant a license if a student has been convicted of a crime; committed any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit; or committed any act that, if committed by a licentiate of the business or profession in question, would be grounds for the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR) to deny licensure. The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR) denies licensure on the grounds that the applicant knowingly made a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the application for such license. Paul Mitchell The School Roanoke is not responsible for students denied licensure.