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Bachelor of Arts | Culinary Arts Track Admissions Process

We are very excited about the opening of the Kemmons Wilson Culinary Institute (KWCI) and we look forward to having you be a part of the inaugural cohort of students seeking a B.A. in Hospitality and Resort Management with a Culinary Arts Track!

Step 1: Apply to the University of Memphis >

You will need to submit the following:
- An official high school transcript or high school equivalency
- Official transcripts from other colleges you have attended, including those with dual credit courses (*Please see below if you attended L'Ecole Culinaire)
- Placement test scores (ACT, SAT); or complete placement testing
Be sure to explore financial aid options, including completing the FAFSA. Visit UofM Financial Aid to learn more >

*For prospective students from Le’Cole Culinaire please note: Vatterott Educational Centers has engaged Parchment to be the official record provider for all Vatterott issued credentials, including transcripts, degree verifications and enrollment verifications. This includes student records from Court Reporting Institute, LEcole Culinaire, Vatterott Career College, Vatterott College, Vatterott College extreme Institute and Vatterott Education Center – Dallas. Orders may be placed by students and alumni on Parchments website using www.parchment.com/vatterott.

Step 2: After you're accepted into the program, email kwci@memphis.edu to schedule a meeting with your advisor.

Step 3: Pay tuition and fees before published deadlines. Learn more and estimate your tuition >

If you need assistance during any step of this process, please do not hesitate to email your questions to kwci@memphis.edu.

Culinary Arts Concentration Flyer > Culinary Arts Minor Flyer > Culinary Arts 4-Year Degree Sheet >

Culinary Essentials Certificate Program Admission Process

Step 1: Apply to the University of Memphis >

You will need to submit the following:
- An official high school transcript or high school equivalency
- Official transcripts from other colleges you have attended, including those with dual credit courses (*Please see below if you attended L'Ecole Culinaire)
- Placement test scores (ACT, SAT); or complete placement testing

Step 2: After you're accepted into the program, email kwci@memphis.edu to schedule a meeting with your advisor.

Step 3: Pay tuition and fees before published deadlines. Learn more and estimate your tuition >

If you need assistance during any step of this process, please do not hesitate to email your questions to kwci@memphis.edu.

CEC Flyer > CEC Course Description > CEC 2 Semster Plan >

Continuing Education (C.E.) Courses

Recreational Classes: Open to the Public

For more information contact KWCI@memphis.edu.