Application Process for International Students

The Office of International Education handles all immigration documents for admitted international students, including students who are planning to attend the Academy of Culinary Arts in Punxsutawney, Pa.

International Education will work closely with Culinary Admissions to make sure the necessary documents are mailed to you.

Here is everything you will need to complete your application to the Academy of Culinary Arts:

1. Application: Apply electronically or submit a paper application.
2. $25 application fee: Submit your payment when completing the online application. If you are using a paper application, submit your fee payment using IUP Marketplace and selecting the Culinary Admissions Application Fee.
   
3. Affidavit of Financial Support: This demonstrates your financial ability to attend the academy.
4. Secondary school transcripts: Official, notarized, English translation of courses taken and examination results.
5. Other diplomas or certificates: Please send copies, not originals.
6. Official transcripts of any college, university, or other postsecondary work: Courses taken and examination results should be listed.
7. English proficiency examination: Official results of TOEFL, ELI, or AULC.
8. SAT or ACT: If available (official copies).