Culinary Institute of Virginia

Turn Your Passion for Food into a Rewarding Career

Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the Culinary Institute of Virginia can give you the hands-on training you need to become a skilled food service professional.

Whether your passion is in the kitchen or in the challenge of managing America’s restaurants or other food service operations, we have a program for you!

    • Culinary Arts – Associate’s
    • Food Service Management – Bachelor’s

Earn your Bachelor’s Degree in 2.5 years or your Associate’s in as little as 15 months through our Year-Round Schedule!

Why Should You Choose ECPI’s Culinary Institute of Virginia?

    • Convenient - Classes Available Weekdays (Day and Evening) and Weekends
    • Hands-On Education - In smaller, more personal classes
    • Graduate Employment Services - To help you develop your job search strategy
    • Scholarships and Financial Aid - Available for Those Who Qualify
    • Military-Friendly School – Approved for VA/TA; Yellow Ribbon Participating School
    • Student Housing Available

Culinary Institute of Virginia is the School of Culinary Arts of ECPI University, which was founded in 1966.

ACCREDITATION: ECPI University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate and masters degrees and diploma programs.

The Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is accredited by the accrediting commission of the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

For information on ECPI programs' success, costs, and other important facts, see ecpi.edu/fastfacts.

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