Culinary and hospitality students must complete internships as part of the requirement for graduation.
Students who are interested in pursuing academic credit should take note of the following requirements and academic approval process. Any student enrolled in a program requiring an internship should consult their academic department first, before starting the approval process. Not all required internships follow the process outlined below.
Students who have secured an internship and would like to pursue academic credit should:
- Review Internship Checklist information
- Review all Internship Forms
- Review Internship FAQ’s
Contact Information
Laura Lerdal, Culinary Market and Lab Coordinator, (630) 942-2359
Anna Gay, Program Support Specialist, (630) 942-2502
Jim Mulyk, Chair, Hospitality, (630) 942-6429
David Kramer, Chair, Associate Professor, Culinary, Baking and Pastry Arts, (630) 942-2868
Tim Meyers, Chair, Professor, Culinary, Baking and Pastry Arts, (630) 942-3223
Arts, Communication, and Hospitality Division
McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 219, (630) 942-2048