Academy of Culinary Arts students need to purchase additional supplies for the start of the fall semester.

Supplies You Need to Purchase

  • All-black, leather, tie, non-slip shoes (no clogs, no sneakers, no tennis shoes, must be closed shoes, no coloring or decorations)

  • Black Sharpie markers

  • Lock for your locker at the Academy or Fairman building

  • Pens and pencils

  • White short-sleeve T-shirts with no design or decoration. (If you wear a shirt under your chef coat, it must be a plain white T-shirt.)

Camera is Suggested

The camera is used to take pictures of classroom demos and cooking assignments. Cell phones with a good camera will work.

Computer, Laptop, Tablet

  • We recommend (if possible) that you bring a computer (desktop, laptop, or tablet) to campus.

    • If you are looking to purchase a new computer, we recommend purchasing a Windows-based operating system, as those are more compatible with the technology on campus. IT Support provides more hardware guidelines.

  • A camera and microphone (built into the device) or an external webcam are highly recommended to allow you the option of participating in some lecture classes virtually.

  • If you are unable to provide your own computer, you will have access to a computer lab in the IUP Punxsutawney Living and Learning Center.

  • Printing (black and white) is available in the computer lab from university computers.

  • You must add money to your I-Card to print.