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Academic Advising & Student Success

Academic advisors assist students with developing academic plans based on their degree evaluations. Their goal is to plan the right pathway to graduation by maximizing students' potential and ensuring success based on the student's previous academic experience, career path, and responsibilities outside of being a student. Student success specialists assist students in overcoming barriers that many students encounter over their academic career. Their goal is to help students become academically successful by assisting with goal setting, interpersonal issues, success plans, and community-based referrals. More information can be found on Commons (Student Services & Support).

Technology Requirements

This program requires an iPad which is built into the cost of the tool kit and included in course fees. Please reference the Additional Costs section below for more information. Students must have access to reliable WiFi at home/off-campus.  

Academic Support

Free academic help including drop-in tutoring, test preparation, and technology support available online and face-to-face. More information is available on Commons (Student Services & Support).

804-134 Mathematical Reasoning

Students may be eligible to earn credit for the Mathematical Reasoning course if they have taken the WorkKeys assessment or scored a 25 or higher on the Math section of the ACT. If students have met the ACT score or taken the WorkKeys test or would like to take the WorkKeys test in lieu of taking the Mathematical Reasoning course, please contact the Credit for Prior Learning office CPL@cvtc.edu for more details. Students are advised to contact CPL prior to the semester starting or within the first week of the class to ensure that if they pursue CPL, they are eligible for a tuition refund. 

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

CPL offers CVTC students an opportunity to earn college credit toward an associate degree or technical diploma for previous knowledge and mastered skills directly related to program curriculum. Previous knowledge and skills may be the result of work or volunteer experiences, certifications, apprenticeships, military experience, and courses completed at other institutions. If a student wishes to attempt CPL for a course in progress, it is imperative that CPL is attempted within the first week of the class to be eligible for a tuition refund. More information can be found at cvtc.edu/CPL.

• Students have the opportunity to earn credit for 316-105 Food Safety and Sanitation. To do so, you must have an active ServSafe – Food Safety Certification. Reach out to the Credit for Prior Learning Department for more information cpl@cvtc.edu

Certificate and Embedded Technical Diploma

As a part of the Culinary Management Associates Degree, students will earn and receive Basic Cooking Skills, a Pathway Certificate after completing the first 15 credits of the Culinary Management program and Culinary Production Specialist, an Embedded Technical Diploma after completing the first 30 credits of the Culinary Management Associates Degree.

Pre-Program Students

Students who have pre-program status have been accepted into the college but not into the program. Pre-program status may be granted because the program is filled to capacity, admission requirements need to be satisfied, or the program start date is in the future. By completing these courses ahead of time, students can decrease their credit load when they reach the highly demanding core program courses and increase their success rate in the program. It is strongly recommended that pre-program students complete these courses while waiting to enroll (or before enrolling) in the core program. Students who complete these courses as pre-program students will NOT be able to finish the program early; core program courses must be taken sequentially.

These courses are typically taken by pre-program students:

• 804-134 Mathematical Reasoning
• 801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication
• 809-198 Introduction to Psychology
• 801-136 English Composition 1
• 809-103 Think Critically & Creatively
• 102-112 Principles of Management
• 116-193 Introduction to Human Resources
• Elective

Elective

A three-credit, associate-level elective is required for your program. While this elective can be from any area of interest. Suggested electives are listed below.

Elective Course Suggestions

• 314-100 Intro to Baking and Pastry
• 316-190 International Professional Study Abroad
• 104-104 Professional Selling
• 101-111 Accounting 1/ 101-105 Intro to Accounting
• 809-195 Economics
• 104-102 Marketing Principles

Food Theory and Culinary Math

When you are registered for 316-101 Food Theory, you will also participate in a 10 week, curriculum focus called Culinary Math. Information about how to participate with Culinary Math will be included with your Food Theory information, but you may notice that it carries its own title on your block schedule.  

Part-Time Students

You may run into difficulty with normal progression if you attend on a part-time basis. See your advisor for guidance on part-time enrollment.

Financial Aid Consideration

Courses must be part of the student’s program to be eligible, although some specific courses may not be eligible for financial aid. Students must follow their program requirements to be eligible for financial aid. To be eligible for financial aid, students must maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress of a 2.0 Term GPA, 2.0 Cumulative GPA, complete 67% of attempted credits each semester, and complete their program by the time 150% of the published credits have been attempted.

Students with Disabilities

CVTC welcomes individuals with disabilities. We will provide and coordinate reasonable accommodations for all individuals with documented disabilities. Students that might benefit from accommodations during their college experience at CVTC can contact Diversity Resources at 715-833-6234 or diversity@cvtc.edu to determine what accommodations they may be eligible for and what documentation may be required.

Title IX Pregnancy and Postpartum

CVTC does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions and will fully comply with Title IX regulations. Absences due to medical conditions relating to pregnancy and maternity leave will be excused for as long as deemed medically necessary by a student's medical provider, and students will be given the opportunity to make up missed work. Students are encouraged to contact Diversity Resources at 715-833-6234 or diversity@cvtc.edu to set up an appointment as soon as the pregnancy is known.

Internship

The Culinary Management Internship provides students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the Culinary Management Program. For the Internship, students will perform Culinary Management related activities at a job site for 144 hours during the semester. You will need to find your internship site; the instructor will provide some internship site names, but it is always smart to network. All internships must be approved by the internship instructor.

Additional Cost

Culinary Tool Kit
(Approximately $1,050)
Costs are built into the course fees and eligible for financial aid.

Kit includes:

• CVTC Knife Set
• Uniform
• Apple iPad 9.7, 6th Gen 128 GB
• iPad Waterproof Case 5th & 6th Gen

Last Updated: May 13, 2024 @ 2:17 p.m.