Program Information
Offered since 1982. Program calendar is divided into semesters. 18-month associate degree in hotel management. 18-month associate degree in restaurant management. 18-month associate degree in pastry arts. 18-month associate degree in culinary arts. 36-month bachelor’s degree in hotel management. 36-month bachelor’s degree in restaurant management. 36-month bachelor’s degree in pastry arts. 36-month bachelor’s degree in culinary arts.

Program Affiliation
American Culinary Federation; American Institute of Wine & Food; Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs; Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education; International Association of Culinary Professionals; James Beard Foundation, Inc.; National Restaurant Association; National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation; Women Chefs and Restaurateurs.

Areas of Study
Baking; beverage management; buffet catering; confectionery show pieces; controlling costs in food service; culinary French; culinary skill development; food preparation; food purchasing; food service communication; food service math; garde-manger; international cuisine; introduction to food service; kitchen management; management and human resources; meal planning; meat cutting; meat fabrication; menu and facilities design; nutrition; nutrition and food service; patisserie; restaurant opportunities; sanitation; saucier; seafood processing; soup, stock, sauce, and starch production; wines and spirits.

Facilities
Bake shop; bakery; 2 classrooms; computer laboratory; 2 demonstration laboratories; 2 food production kitchens; gourmet dining room; learning resource center; 2 lecture rooms; library; 3 public restaurants; 2 student lounges; 6 teaching kitchens; wine laboratory; gourmet shop.

Typical Student Profile
706 total: 541 full-time; 165 part-time. 471 are under 25 years old; 181 are between 25 and 44 years old; 54 are over 44 years old.

Special Programs
8-day gastronomic tour of France (culinary students), 8-day Florida and Bahamas cruise and resort tour (management students), culinary competitions.

Financial Aid
Program-specific awards include Culinary Society of Philadelphia Scholarships, Elaine Tait Scholarship Fund, two exclusive scholarships. Employment placement assistance is available. Employment opportunities within the program are available.

Housing
Coed and apartment-style housing available.

Application Information
Students may begin participation in January, May, September, and November. Applications are accepted continuously. Applicants must interview; submit a formal application, letters of reference, and an essay.