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How much are classes?
Classes cost about $100 per semester hour. Textbooks for classes usually cost approximately $60. If you are in a laboratory class, you will need to purchase some tools and a uniform. These are available through Schweppe and Sons Inc. (www.schweppeinc.com).Where can I purchase knives or uniforms?
The cost for a set of knives is about $70. The cost for a uniform set is about $75. These may be purchased at Schweppe and Sons Inc., 376 W. North Ave., Lombard, IL.What to Wear to Class
Students that are enrolled in any of the laboratory classes will need to purchase a uniform as part of the class requirements.
The food or baking production class uniform consists of the following:
• Closed toe leather shoes
• Comfortable socks
• Black and white checked pants
• Apron
• Side towel
• Long sleeve chef coat with name and program insignia
• Neckerchief
• Brass slide for neckerchief
• Chef hat 6” soft paper type
• Pocket thermometer
• Knife kitThe hat must be purchased at the College bookstore. The brass slide is available through the Hospitality Administration department from your primary instructor. Other items can be purchased at Schweppe and Sons Inc., 376 W. North Ave., Lombard, IL.
How many hours will I need to study each week?
We generally tell students that they would need to study about three hours each week for each hour of credit. For example, if you are enrolled in 15 hours of classes, you would need to study about 45 hours each week to do well in your classes.Where is the college of DuPage?
The college is located about 25 miles west of downtown Chicago. Please see the college web site for a map.Where are classes?
Cooking laboratory classes are held in the Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1484. This is the first hallway on the first floor of the SRC building by the cafeteria. The baking laboratory classes are held in SRC 2850. This is located behind the SRC north ballroom, directly north of the Library on the second floor. See campus maps.Is on-campus housing available?
There is no on-campus housing at C.O.D. You may contact Student Activities for further information about the location of a housing listing board. Their phone number is (630) 942-2243.Are scholarships available?
There are scholarships available throughout the school year.Transfer agreements.
College of DuPage has transfer agreements with many fine four-year institutions. Please talk to one of the department faculty for a current listing of schools available.College of DuPage has a transfer agreement plan with the following colleges and universities:
Kendall College www.kendall.edu/
Florida International University www.fiu.edu/choice.html
Iowa State University www.iastate.edu/
Johnson and Wales University www.jwu.edu/
Northern Illinois University www.niu.edu/
Purdue University www.purdue.edu
Roosevelt University www.roosevelt.edu/
Southern Illinois University www.siu.edu/siuc/
University of Las Vegas www.unlv.edu/Can I find a job after graduation?
Currently, more jobs exist than employees to fill then. We are very lucky to have many job opportunities in the DuPage County area.How much money can I make upon graduation?
Graduate salaries are dependent upon several factors: the size of the company, the student’s needs for benefits, and the student’s work experience. In general, our students will earn an hourly wage ranging from $7 to $12 per hour. If a student is in a managerial position, a salary range of $20,000 to $30,000 per year is not uncommon. Please remember that the opportunities for advancement for well-prepared people are great, as our industry can never meet the demands of employer needs.Should I join a student chapter of ACF or HSMAI?
Students are encouraged to join their local American Culinary Federation chapter or student chapter of the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association International. ACF meetings are held monthly around the Chicago area. An educational seminar is followed by networking and a dinner meeting. If you wish to become certified as a culinarian, then you must be a member of the ACF (www.acfchefs.org). For students joining HSMAI (www.hsmai.org), the benefits are numerous and helpful toward a career in this industry.
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