Culinary Arts Admission Procedure

Do you meet the prerequisites?

1. Must be 18 years old.
2. Have a high school diploma or WV-accepted equivalency diploma.
3. Must be able to lift up to (approximately) 50 pounds, bend, and stand on concrete floors for up to six hours a day.

What to do next

1. Fill out an application. The registration fee will be deferred until you have been accepted into the program.
2. Take the TABE (basic skills test) to evaluate your academic (reading, math, etc.) skills. Call the Jill S. Weekley Learning Center to schedule your test. 304-754-9712
3. Complete your application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This is a requirement for receiving Federal Financial aid (PELL grant). JRTI school code is (008355).
4. Meet with the instructor for an interview. You can contact the instructor via email from the Culinary Arts program’s page on our website.

Final Steps

1. The instructor will contact you to inform you if you have met the requirements and have been accepted into the program.
2. If you have been accepted, you will need to pay the registration fee to reserve your seat in the program.