Employment and Internship Opportunities
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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.
Farewell Eastview!
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.
New Student Orientation - Spring 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.
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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.
Spring 2026
September 29th – October 17th
January 5th – 20th
Registration
Student Date # Credit Hours
Current/Former Monday, Oct 13 60+
Current/Former Tuesday, Oct 14 45+
Current/Former Wednesday, Oct 15 30+
Current/Former Thursday, Oct 16 15+
Current/Former & New Friday, Oct 17 0-14
Please visit the Current Students Advising or the Prospective Students page for additional advising information and forms.
Important Semester Dates
Spring 2026
Semester Dates
16 Weeks: January 20, 2026 – May 17
14 Weeks: February 2, 2026 – May 17, 2026
12 Weeks: February 16, 2026 – May 17, 2026
First 8 Weeks: January 20, 2026 – March 15, 2026
Second 8 Weeks: March 23, 2026 – May 17, 2026
Spring Break Holiday (No classes; College closed) – March 16th – March 20th
Refunds
| 100% Refund Drop Date |
70% Refund Drop Date |
25% Refund Drop Date |
| Jan 19 | Feb 9 |
Feb 16 |
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
April 27th
Graduation Application Deadline
March 27th