Culinary Institute FAQ

Are additional materials required for the program?

Each Culinary, Baking and Pastry, or Hospitality course has a specific textbook uniform requirement listed in the course syllabus. In addition, a knife set including a thermometer are required for all lab courses. These items can all be found at the Northwest Campus Bookstore (the Northwest Campus is located at 8109 White Horse Road, Greenville); the approximate cost of these items is $300 above tuition and books and they can be purchased with a financial aid book voucher if needed. 
Textbooks can also be obtained through the Greenville Technical College Online Bookstore. 
Financial Assistance may be available for qualifying students through the STAR Center. 

Can I take culinary classes for fun?

Yes!  Students can apply to the college as "Career Development" majors and take a few classes as an audit student; all course fees, prerequisites, class rules, and regulations apply including the uniform regulations.

If you are looking for single-day personal interest classes, we offer some continuing education non-credit courses for professional and personal growth.

If I take this program can I graduate as a chef?

Chefs are well-trained and experienced professionals. Culinary programs provide individuals with the educational foundation to work toward becoming a chef, but industry experience within the culinary field in conjunction with education is required to become a chef. You can visit www.acfchefs.org for information on how to become certified as a chef on different levels.

What is your student - teacher ratio for labs?

Lab courses are taught with a maximum of 20 students in each section.

Will I be able to take all of my classes in the evening since I work in the day?

Some required courses are offered during the afternoon or evening hours. However, due to the nature of the culinary lab courses, attending day classes will be necessary in order to complete the program. 

Will my credits transfer from another college to Greenville Technical College?

An official college transcript from a regionally-accredited postsecondary institution may be reviewed for the purpose of transferring credits based on established policies and course content.

Will my Culinary Arts credits transfer from Greenville Technical College to another college?

The transferability of credits from one college to another is at the discretion of the receiving college. CIC has an articulation agreement with multiple four-year institutions to transfer the Associate Degree program to a Baccalaureate degree program.