The culinary arts program provides service for several restaurants on campus, including
an à la carte modern bistro. In this excellent learning environment, you’ll learn
to care for and maintain a full-service kitchen.
Requirements: Because of the high demand and limited space of the program, students are required
to take an entrance exam and must score an 80% or above to be accepted into the program.
Students are then required to maintain a “B” average in order to secure one of the
16 spots for the second year of the program.
All students must be 18 or older in order to attend the Culinary Program, as one of
the requirements is to have an OLCC card.
Note: in addition to the regular costs of college, students in the culinary arts program
spend about $500 on uniforms, knives, shoes, books, and other equipment. Please wait
until after the first day of class to purchase these items.
Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Science
Culinary Arts is an extensive, hands-on, theory-based program that prepares the student
for a career as a professional chef.
Nutrition and Food Service Systems emphasis, Associate of Science
The Nutrition and Foodservice Systems degree is offered in cooperation with Oregon
State University, tailored for the individual seeking a baccalaureate degree in Nutrition
and Foodservice Systems with a strong Culinary Arts component. This program allows
you to transition seamlessly to OSU to complete the final two years of your degree.
