Culinary Arts

College Application Steps

Visit our Enroll Now page to learn more about how to apply (the application is always free).

Additional Program Specific Steps

• Attend a program Information Session or contact the department for more information.
• Complete the 5-Step Enrollment Process for Seattle Central College, which includes placement testing and transcript evaluations to ensure you meet the requirements.
• Once you have been admitted to Seattle Central, completed START Orientation, and placement testing or transcript evaluation, contact the Academic Advising office for approval to start the program:
  
  Visit: BE 1102 D
  Call: 206.934.4068
  Email: advisorcentral@seattlecolleges.edu 
   
  • The advisor will check to make sure you have completed placement for the program: college level math with a 2.0 minimum grade or placement into Math 87/91, college level English with 2.0 minimum grade or placement into English 101.
  • Approval slips are given on a first-come, first-serve basis and will automatically place you on the program ready list. Actual enrollment in the program is based on space availability.
• Once approved by an advisor, Seattle Culinary Academy will contact you with next steps regarding enrollment, uniform fittings, and getting prepared to start your program.

Have questions about getting started?  Contact us at 206.934.5424 or SeattleCulinary@seattlecolleges.edu.

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Take a tour of our spacious state-of-the-art kitchens, meet our talented team of chef instructors and discover the exceptional certificate and degree programs offered at Seattle Central College. You may just find it’s the perfect fit for you!

To secure your spot, please RSVP by emailing SeattleCulinary@seattlecolleges.edu, as we have a limited number of available spots, and there may be event modifications.

College Tuition

Learn more about the tuition and fees to attend college.

Save money at Central. Tuition and fees at a two-year college are significantly lower than a four-year college or university.

The following fees are associated with the program:

• SCA Fees – $1800
• Seattle Central College Fees – $600

Equipment Fee associated with this program:

• Estimated Additional Materials for Course Completion - Uniforms, Hand Tools, Food Handler: $1444

Financial Aid

It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the FAFSA or the WASFA.

Need help paying for college?

To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit our Paying for College page for details. Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.

Workforce Funding

This academic plan may be eligible for additional funding through Workforce Education. Students in this program may be eligible for:

• Basic Food Employment And Training
• Work First
• Worker Retraining

• In-person

This is a cohort-based program and typically begins in Fall Quarter

The Culinary Arts pathway can lead to various career opportunities.

Examples include:

Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.

A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.

This degree is for students focused on learning a skill or technology for immediate employment.

Few courses in the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree programs will transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Students interested in further education should consider the Associate in Applied Sciences-Transfer (AAS-T) degree. Consult a program advisor or transfer institution concerning course transferability prior to enrollment.

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Placement into MATH 87/91 or higher

Placement into ENGL&101 or higher

90 Units

Core Requirements

Nutrition Requirement

Computer Skills Requirement

Units

The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.

Before you begin:

• Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
• Review the Academic Calendar for key enrollment dates.
• If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Academic Advising Center.
• Research and apply for grants and scholarships.

Quarter 1, 17 Units

To-do List

Quarter 2, 19 Units

To-do List

Quarter 3, 18 Units

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Quarter 4, 17 Units

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Quarter 5, 15 Units

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https://culinary.seattlecentral.edu/media/Culinary-Arts-Gainful-Employment-Disclosure

Seattle Culinary Academy is fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). As one of only three schools in Washington state that have received "exemplary status", we meet the highest of educational standards recognized by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). 

Earning a certificate or degree from a culinary program certified by the ACF provides 25 points toward your personal ACF certification. ACF certification is the only comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States. For more information about ACF accreditation and certification, visit the federation's homepage at acfchefs.org.

Program data from ctcLink:

• Academic Plan: BPACAAPT
• Degree: AAS
• Plan Transcript Description: Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
• Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
• Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 12.0503

Seattle Culinary Academy
seattleculinary@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-5424

Academic Advising Center
BE 1104
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4068