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There are Open Houses most every Saturday throughout the year! Please contact the Office of Admissions at 267-295-2311 for more information and to schedule a tour.

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is focused on where you’re going rather than where you’ve been. Our programs cater to students whose focus and drive have drawn them to the hospitality field. Admissions files are viewed through a lens that gives us insight into what the student is about in a way that is not always reflected by grades or scores.

Located in the heart of University City, Philadelphia PA, we offer both Associate and Bachelor Degree programs in four dynamic majors to prepare you for an exciting career in the hospitality industry.

The Office of Admissions is your gateway to The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, offering a firsthand preview of the opportunities our students have at their fingertips.

Admissions Process and Requirements
An application for admission to The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is available to any individual with a high school diploma or its equivalent and an interest in developing a career in fine restaurants, foodservice, or hospitality.

To Apply for Admission
You may apply here online, or you may call the Office of Admissions at 215-222-4200 extension 3011 and have an application packet mailed to you. Please note there is a $50.00 application fee due when the application is submitted. In order for your application to be complete you must also submit the following:

An official high school transcript or GED scores
Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, employers, or supervisors, dated not more than two years previous
Standardized test scores; we accept both the SAT (900 or better combined critical reading and math) and ACT (composite score of 19 or better). Otherwise, please call our office for an appointment to take the achievement analysis test.
250 word typed essay describing your goals upon graduation
Schedule a personal interview with an Admissions Representative
$150.00 registration fee due once the previous steps have been completed

Previous experience in restaurants or hospitality is helpful, but not essential.

There are no application deadlines but students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Traditional full-time Associate and Bachelors Degree programs begin each year in September and February. Our extended evening/weekend program for Pastry Arts and our Culinary Arts Associate Degree program begin each November and April. Students applying for the September start may apply as early as the previous fall.

To request additional information please fill our Request Info Form