• Culinary Arts, AAS
• Culinary Arts, Diploma
• Baking and Pastry Specialist, Certificate
• Prep Cook, Certificate

1. Degree level proficiency is required to take degree level General Education courses.
2. Diploma level proficiency in English, reading and math is required to take the CUUL technical courses. Please refer to course descriptions in the online catalog for specific prerequisites.
3. Students are also required to purchase Chef’s uniform, dining room uniform, textbooks and tools to include knives. Students should be able to lift 40 lbs, stand for extended periods of time and withstand temperature changes.

• Applicants to the Culinary Arts program must meeting all Admission requirements; complete an application and pay the application fee. Individuals apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu and submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required.
• After officially being accepted to Gwinnett Tech, students may contact the Culinary Arts Administrative Assistant, Lisa Masi, at 678.226.6641 or LMasi@GwinnettTech.edu, in order to set up an appointment with the Culinary Arts Program Director, Chef Kerri Crean, to discuss expectations and additional costs.
• Students must attend the mandatory Culinary Orientation, which is held before the spring and fall semesters. This orientation is designed specifically for the Culinary Arts program, to ensure your success in the program. At that orientation, students register for classes and order required supplies. Additional costs are uniform (approximately $140) plus required shoes. A knife kit cost approximately $330.
   

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