Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

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Detroit Institute of Gastronomy is a student-centered Institute both in its philosophy and its operation. #

With our industry partners, we lead the way in preparing students by supporting and empowering their achievement of knowledge, skills, and abilities resulting in productive individuals who contribute to their community, continue lifelong learning and become global citizens.

We affirm equal access to all aspects of the institute for the diverse population it serves. The institution approaches all endeavors with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism focused on increasing and enhancing employment opportunities for students who graduate from DIG. The institute, with its faculty and staff, is committed to excellence in its services, programs, and practices which meet rigorous standards established by education industry professionals. Graduates, upon completion of the program, should possess the requisite knowledge and skills to meet their educational goals.

Detroit Institute of Gastronomy

2211 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48207
313-312-4025
Office Hours:
Mon. – Sat. 9:00am – 5:00pm EST
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DIG is licensed in the State of Michigan as a non-profit, proprietary post-secondary education provider and recognized as a Registered Apprentice Program with the US-Department of Labor.

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is recognized as an accrediting organization through the Council of Higher Education Administration (CHEA)/United States Department of Education. DIG has earned institutional accreditation along with both the Culinarian and the Sous Chef Apprenticeship Programs, earning programmatic accreditation.

Distance Education Accrediting Commission

Detroit Institute of Gastronomy is committed to a policy of non-discrimination. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by Detroit Institute of Gastronomy on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to race, color, creed, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, status as a qualified disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran or a person 40 years or older. Detroit Institute of Gastronomy will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity and will operate the program as required under Title 29 CFR Part 30.