The Enrollment Process

Admission to Detroit Institute of Gastronomy is a multi-step process which consists of evaluation of prior academic experience and assessment for post-secondary readiness of eligible applicants. DIG wants to ensure that the students that begin their education are committed so a multi-step application for enrollment process has been developed.

As a former military service member, you may be eligible to receive US-Department of Veterans Education Benefits. The Detroit Institute of Gastronomy is an approved education provider for these benefits. Prior to starting the application process, find our if you are eligible for these funds.

VA Eligibility

The Concierge Team is here to help applicants through the process and answer any questions that may come up along the way.

1

Applicant Tasks:

  • Provide your directory information, legal name, date of birth, phone number and email.

  • Upload a picture of yourself that will be used as your Student ID (as much as we love kittens, please no filters.)

  • Provide contact information for two references.

All the information provided to our institution is secure in our online Student Management System. In this phase of the application process, the applicant is building their student profile to be used and referenced throughout the program.

A reference can be from a past employer, family, friend, mentor, spiritual advisor, etc. The purpose is to ensure that our students are discussing starting a culinary education with people in their lives.

Once Step 1 is submitted to Detroit Institute of Gastronomy, you will receive a confirmation email to begin Step 2. Meanwhile, a concierge will contact your references and ask a few brief questions.

2

Now the process begins. Step 2 requires the applicant to provide documentation and insight into why they are interested in enrolling. The following information is required for Step 2 of the application:

Proof of High school graduation or GED

Ex: transcript or diploma.

As a Licensed Post-Secondary Provider, we are responsible to ensure that our students have completed a GED or graduated High School. This is a legal requirement which supports success in a post-secondary institution like ours.

Valid Social Security Card

Apprentice program are designed to teach students on the job. We want to ensure that applicants are eligible to work in the United States.

Government Issued ID

Ex: State ID, Driver’s License, Passport.

This is to verify you are who you say you are. Providing identification ensures that we are accepting a real person.

Resume

Prior to starting your education, a concierge will work very closely with you to ensure you find a place of employment that fits your career goals.

Providing a resume will help us in connecting you with a partner Place of Employment to begin your apprenticeship.

Need help in writing a resume? Check out the Resume and Interview Support with CheckList document.

Resume Support

Knowledge Check

In addition to our students being able to upload material into our system, we want to be sure you have an idea of where to find some basic culinary information. The knowledge check is designed to asses the preparedness of our applicants. There is no “grade” but it must be submitted.

For help in completing the knowledge check, contact your concierge.

Essay (2)

As a post-secondary education institution we want to ensure that our students are able to create an essay and upload it to our platform.

Please submit one essay about why you want to be a chef and one essay about a time that you overcame an obstacle. Each essay should be ~1000 words.

Essay Writing Tips

Letters of recommendation (3)

Success is formed on the foundation of multiple factors. One of those factors is a support network. We are looking to see if you have a support network and are discussing your future in the culinary arts. Providing three letters of recommendation helps the concierge team develop a better understanding of the applicant.

Not sure who to ask? Talk to your family, friends, coworkers, etc. or return to the references submitted in step 1 and ask them for a letter. Contact us immediately if you feel this is an obstacle you can not overcome and we will help you the best we can.

Recommendation Letters

Once the applicant submits the above requirements, they are ready to take the next step! Our concierge team will review the material and asses the applicants readiness for enrollment. If the criteria is met, a non-refundable commitment deposit is required to hold the apprentices spot for the next available start.

Once we receive all the material, the applicant will sign the enrollment agreement and become an official student of the Detroit Institute of Gastronomy!

Please contact the Concierge team at [email protected] if you have any questions!