Congratulations on your acceptance to IUP!
Once you have decided to attend the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts, please take the following steps:
First Steps
Accept your offer of admission
Make your decision to accept your offer of admission as soon as you’re ready. Pay your deposit now or later.
Confirm your enrollment with your enrollment deposit.
Your nonrefundable $150 enrollment deposit is due no later than May 1.
Next Steps
Financial Aid
- Be sure that you have completed applications for financial aid and scholarships
- Request a financial aid counseling appointment. We’ll give you an overview of your expected costs and provide guidance if you need assistance with the grant and loan application process. Contact our Student Support Services/Navigator to schedule a phone or office appointment.
Housing
- Watch for information on housing options by email and mail.
- Sign-up for campus housing will be available once you pay your tuition deposit.
- Directions will be sent to you to sign up online.
Registration
You will be registered for your first semester by Culinary staff. You will be able to view your course schedule on MyIUP.
Get Ready for Class
We’ve put together some information to help you get ready for class so that you will have a smooth transition to campus life at IUP.
Virtual Culinary Orientation
Culinary Orientation is held in Summer 2025 and is required for culinary and baking students. No need to register for this event. (Parents/guardians are welcome to attend with you.)
Billing Information
Your fall semester bill will be available online the last week of July. View the bill online through IUP’s Easy Pay. Arrangements for payment options can be made through the IUP Office of Student Billing.
Culinary Semester Kick-Off
All students must attend the Semester Kick-Off on Friday, August 22, 2025.
First Day of Class
August 25, 2025