Admissions Process and Requirements

An application for admission to Walnut Hill College is available to any individual with a high school diploma or its equivalent and an interest in developing a career in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, or Hospitality with a focus in either Hotel Management or Restaurant Management.

We are here to help you! Please submit this Application to the Office of Admissions. Completing your online application to Walnut Hill College does not commit you to attending, it simply provides us with information about your interests so we can best support you in making the best decision for your future.

You may apply online or call the Office of Admissions at (267) 295-2311 to have an application packet mailed to you.

Application Process

Submission details of these additional application materials will be provided upon receipt of your initial application. Walnut Hill College requires the following materials for review.

  • An official high school transcript, GED scores, or equivalent.
    • Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for initial review.
      • Final official transcripts will be required prior to your start date.
  • Two letters of recommendation from teachers, guidance counselors, employers, or supervisors, dated no more than two years prior to submission.
  • A 250-word essay describing your goals upon graduating from Walnut Hill College.
  • An interview with an admissions representative.
  • A $150 Registration Fee is also required.

Walnut Hill College offers two starts each year, a Spring start in the beginning of February and a Fall start in the end of August. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Walnut Hill College enrolls students on a first-come, first-served basis. We offer full-time classes in all of our associate and bachelor degree programs at both our Spring and Fall start dates.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions by emailing admissions@walnuthillcollege.edu or calling (267) 295-2311 to determine the best start date for you or with any questions you may have.

Current Walnut Hill College Students

Students completing their Associate Degree Program must also complete their Bachelor of Science Degree Application to matriculate into their bachelor’s degree program. This can be completed anytime during your Sophomore year. Once you are redirected to the application page, simply click on the ‘Start your Application’ button and select the Walnut Hill College Application for Bachelor’s Program. We’re excited to have you continue your education with us!

If you are not continuing on to complete your Bachelor’s Degree with us, we are sorry to see you go but hope you learned, laughed, and loved your time at Walnut Hill College. You will always be a member of our college community. Should you require any support in finding employment in your field of study, please reach out to our Career Services Office.