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Culinary
Arts


Build cooking capability through hands-on kitchen training and real experience.

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Culinary
Nutrition


Combine culinary technique and nutrition science for health-focused food preparation.

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Food Service
Management


Develop leadership and operations capability for managing kitchens and service teams.

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Baking and
Pastry Arts


Train in baking and pastry techniques used in professional kitchens and bakeries.

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Why Students Choose Culinary Institute of Virginia

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Why students choose Culinary Institute of Virginia

  • ACCELERATED SCHEDULE:
    With our year-round class schedules, you can earn a Bachelors Degree in just 2.5 years or an Associate’s Degree in only 15 months.
  • HANDS ON EDUCATION:
    Our students “learn by doing”, not just reading, listening, or watching.
  • FEELS LIKE FAMILY:
    Visit Culinary Institute of Virginia and you will find a comfortable, upbeat, and engaging environment, a place students want to spend time. 
  • CULINARY IMMERSION:
    Our campuses are dedicated to foodservice studies and buzz with culinary activity even after class has ended, including: school sponsored competitions, catering events, and community service activities.