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New Student Orientation
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.
For new incoming Summer 2024 students, please refer to our Orientation videos. Make sure to complete the Code of Conduct and Netiquette forms along the way.
If you’d like to schedule a private tour of our facilities or have any questions, please contact the Culinary Arts Department.
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 2024
March 18 – May 10
Registration
Student Date # Credit Hours
Current/Former Monday, April 1 60+
Current/Former Tuesday, April 2 45+
Current/Former Wednesday, April 3 30+
Current/Former Thursday, April 4 15+
Current/Former & New Friday, April 5 0-14
Please visit the Current Students Advising or the Prospective Students page for additional advising information and forms.
Fall 2024
March 18 – May 10
Registration
Student Date # Credit Hours
Current/Former Monday, May 13 60+
Current/Former Tuesday, May 14 45+
Current/Former Wednesday, May 15 30+
Current/Former Thursday, May 16 15+
Current/Former & New Friday, May 17 0-14
Please visit the Current Students Advising or the Prospective Students page for additional advising information and forms.
Important Semester Dates
Summer 2024
Semester Dates
8-Week: May 28 – July 21
Refunds
100% Refund Drop Date |
70% Refund Drop Date |
25% Refund Drop Date |
May 27 | June 7 |
June 11 |
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
Withdraw Dates
July 15
Graduation Application Deadline
July 5
Fall 2024
Semester Dates
16 Weeks: August 26 – December 15
1st-8 Weeks: August 26 – October 21
2nd-8 Weeks: October 22 – December 15
Campus Closed: November 11, November 28-29
Refunds
100% Refund Drop Date |
70% Refund Drop Date |
25% Refund Drop Date |
Aug 25 | Sept 16 |
Sept 23 |
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
Withdraw Dates
November 21
Graduation Application Deadline
October 4