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We’ve Moved!!
Effective immediately, the Culinary Arts Department has moved to the Highland Campus, Building 2000. We have larger, state-of-art facilities in which to prepare you for the foodservice industry.
Whether you’re interested in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts or becoming an Entrepreneur, you are about to embark on a journey that will prepare you for a competitive job market. You will find we offer a well‐rounded, comprehensive education to get you industry-ready. Good Luck!
Get Started! Ready to start your Culinary or Pastry education? We’re here to help guide you. Find out more and start your journey!
Check out our FAQ page for additional ACC and program information.
The ACC Culinary program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education, supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.
CULINARY ARTS ADVISING COMMITTEE Meetings & Minutes
New Student Orientation - Fall 2026
New Culinary and Pastry students (and Hospitality students registering for CHEF 1301 Basic Food Preparation/FDNS 1301 Introduction to Foods) are required to participate in Culinary Arts Orientation before the start of the semester to learn about program expectations, uniforms, and tools, along with lab and communication etiquette. A tour will be given at the end of the presentation.
Join us
Fall 2026 Orientation – TBA
Students must RSVP to attend Orientation
Location: Highland Campus, Bldg 2000, Room 2.1300 Eatery73
Contact the Culinary Arts Department with questions or concerns.
Orientation is ONLY for New Culinary Students. If you want to learn more about the program you can schedule a facility tour here
Culinary Arts Advising Information
Students wanting to take Culinary and Pastry courses will need to submit a student petition after completing all the admission steps including meeting with an Area of Study (AoS) Specialist (aka Academic Advisor) to ensure their major has been updated and their record is in good standing.
Summer/Fall 2026
Summer/Fall advising begins March 2, 2026
Registration
Student Date # Credit Hours
Current/Former Monday, Mar 30 60+
Current/Former Tuesday, Mar 31 45+
Current/Former Wednesday, Apr 1 30+
Current/Former Thursday, Apr 2 15+
Current/Former & New Friday, Apr 3 0-14
Please visit the Current Students Advising or the Prospective Students page for additional advising information and forms.
Important Semester Dates
Summer/Fall 2026
Semester Dates
Summer
June 1, 2026 -J uly 26, 2026
Fall
16 Weeks: August 24, 2026 – December 13, 2026
14 Weeks: September 8, 2026 – December 13, 2026
12 Weeks: September 21, 2026 – December 13, 2026
First 8 Weeks: August 24, 2026 – October 18, 2026
Second 8 Weeks: October 19, 2026 – December 13, 2026
Refunds
| 100% Refund Drop Date |
70% Refund Drop Date |
25% Refund Drop Date |
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