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Welcome, and congratulations on your acceptance into the Culinary Arts program at the Tourism and Culinary Centre.

You are about to begin a very exciting and busy new chapter of your life! The information provided here is intended to help you prepare for the upcoming semester. Please read through it carefully, and contact us if you have any questions.

Essential Information

Below is the list of required courses for year 1 of your program. To complete your course registration, log in to Self Service. For further information and step-by-step instructions, please visit our course registration guide. 
 Please register for courses from 1 group only (A, B, C, D or E).
2026 PS Fall - Group A 2026 PS Fall - Group B 2026 PS Fall - Group C 2026 PS Fall - Group D 2026 PS Fall - Group E
CUIS-1450-CULA CUIS-1450-CULB NCPR-1001-CUABC NCPR-1001-CULDE NCPR-1001-CULDE
CUIS-1900-CULA NCPR-1001-CUABC NCPR-1002-CULAC NCPR-1002-CULDE NCPR-1002-CULDE
NCPR-1001-CUABC NCPR-1002-CULAC NCPR-1011-CULAL NCPR-1011-CULAL NCPR-1011-CULAL
NCPR-1002-CULAC NCPR-1011-CULAL NCPR-1050-CULAC NCPR-1050-CULDE NCPR-1050-CULDE
NCPR-1011-CULAL NCPR-1012-CULB SAFE-1005-CULAL SAFE-1005-CULAL SAFE-1005-CULAL
NCPR-1012-CULA NCPR-1050-CULAC CUIS-1550-CULC CUIS-1750-CULD CUIS-1750-CULE
NCPR-1050-CULAC SAFE-1005-CULAL NUTR-1950-CULC COMP-1000-CULD COMP-1000-CULE
SAFE-1005-CULAL CUIS-1550-CULB COMP-1000-CULC CUIS-1250-CULD CUIS-1900-CULE
  NUTR-1950-CULB CUIS-1250-CULC COMM-1005-CULD NCPR-1012-CULE
      NCPR-1012-CULD  
2027 PS Winter 2027 PS Winter 2027 PS Winter 2027 PS Winter 2027 PS Winter
COMP-1000-CULA COMP-1000-CULB CUIS-1450-CULC CUIS-1450-CULD CUIS-1450-CULE
COMM-1005-CULA COMM-1005-CULB COMM-1005-CULC CUIS-1550-CULD CUIS-1550-CULE
CUIS-1250-CULA CUIS-1250-CULB NCPR-1012-CULC NUTR-1950-CULD NUTR-1950-CULE
CUIS-1550-CULA CUIS-1900-CULB CUIS-1900-CULC CUIS-1900-CULD COMM-1005-CULE
CUIS-1750-CULA CUIS-1750-CULB CUIS-1750-CULC   CUIS-1250-CULE
NUTR-1950-CULA        

Holland College - Key Dates:

  • First Day of Classes (Fall Semester): September 8, 2026
  • Last Day of Classes (Fall Semester): December 18, 2026
  • First Day of Classes (Winter Semester): January 5, 2027
  • Last Day of Classes (Winter Semester): April 23, 2027
  • February Break (No Classes): February 22-26, 2027

For a complete list of important dates, please consult the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar: https://www.hollandcollege.com/student-experience/registrars-office/academic-calendar.html

Program Key Dates:

  • Culinary Internship takes place etween 1st and 2nd year starting at the beginning of May to end of September.

Required Books

All required texts are provided and included in tuition fees

Required Materials & Tools

The only piece of the uniform you are responsible for purchasing before the beginning of the school year is a pair of black, steel-toe, non-slip shoes which have the heel enclosed.
 
You will receive three pairs of checkered pants and three chef jackets personalized with your name and the CIC logo. Other parts of the uniform, such as aprons, hats, and side towels, will be issued to you. Chef jackets will be laundered by the CIC. You will be responsible for laundering the pants.
 
You will receive a knife kit, which will include the essential tools for your learning.

Required Technology

Computer Labs are available for student usage

Your First Day

  • Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • Time: 8:30 AM
  • Location: The Marché, Tourism and Culinary Centre (TCC)
  • What should I bring? N/A

A Message from the Program

Welcome to Culinary Arts Welcome to the Culinary Arts program at The Culinary Institute of Canada! We look forward to supporting you as you embark on your culinary journey. Classes begin on September 8. Your Culinary Arts orientation will take place in the morning, downstairs in The Marché. After that, you will tour the Tourism and Culinary Centre, receive your textbooks and knife kits, be assigned a locker, and have a uniform fitting for your chef whites. You will also receive your program schedule, which will tell you which group you are placed in and what your specific course schedule will be for the frontload schedule of September and the kitchen rotations which begin in October. We are here to support and guide you through this process, so please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Contact Information

Welcome Hub
Find everything you need for September, from event schedules to resources and helpful checklists.
College Kickstart
Complete our online pre-arrival program to get ready for the year ahead and learn about available support services.