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Session: 8-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - 18Class after departure: July 7 - July 23Program in Italy: June 20 - July 418 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingPrerequisites: CHEF 1205, CHEF 1301, PSTR 1301,and IFWA 1317 with at least a C or higher PROGRAM FEE - $6,150ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session starting on September 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application.4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended that youcomplete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 12.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDIncludes:Round-trip airfare from Austin to MilanPrivate transfer to/from Milan airport and AlbaOrientationAccommodationsFourteen breakfastsTen lunchesKitchen lab instructionRaw materials and kitchen equipmentVisit to local producers per itineraryInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships($1,500 maximum)A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline isFebruary 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace.Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Tourist taxACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Application deadline is February 5, 2026.ITALYEarn 6 credits in Laminated Dough(PSTR 1312) and Pies, Tarts, andTeacakes (PSTR 1310) while exploringItaly with your ACC classmates andProfessor Stephanie Herrington.SESSION AND DATESSummer 2026Pastry Artsaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroad Message

Alba: 14 nightsFriday, June 19Depart Austin to MilanSaturday, June 20Arrive Milan; Transfer to AlbaCheck into accommodationsSunday, June 21Free dayMonday, June 22Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen lab/orientationEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 23Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeWednesday, June 24Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen labEvening: Free timeThursday, June 25Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeFriday, June 26Free dayPROGRAM ITINERARYWhat would be more amazing thantraveling to the Piedmont region of Italy tostudy pastry! Our summer 2026 class will betraveling to “the world capital ofgastronomy”, Alba, Italy to attend a two-week class at the Alba AccademiaAlberghiera. Alba is part of the UNESCOCreative City Network and has the highestnumber of Michelin star restaurants in all ofItaly! During the two weeks, students will beattending a hands-on class working withEnglish-speaking, Accademia chefs to learnthe art of laminated dough (croissant, puffpastry, and Danish), pies, tarts, and tea cakesthat are traditional in this country. TheItalian chefs will also include some savoryrecipes that are well known in the region.Hands-on classes will be held Mondaythrough Friday in the morning with a breakfor lunch. Twice a week, in the afternoon, wewill explore different locations to learn aboutflour milling, nougat manufacturing, andvisit Michelin Star restaurants to watchdemonstrations by famous Italian chefs.Students will also have free time to explorethe town, meet the locals, and of course eata lot of amazing food! This is the fifth trip that I have planned forculinary/ pastry students, and I have seenhow a special trip like this makes such adifference in their lives. Not only by learningthe art of Italian pastry making but byexperiencing life in another country andlearning a new culture. I look forward to having you come along! Buon Appetito!! Saturday, June 27Free daySunday, June 28Free dayMonday, June 29Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen labEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 30Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeWednesday, July 1Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen labEvening: Free timeThursday, July 2Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeFriday, July 3Free daySaturday, July 4Morning: Transfer to Milan airport;Return to AustinFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYStephanie HerringtonProfessor and Department ChairCulinary Artssherring@austincc.edu

Alba: 14 nightsFriday, June 19Depart Austin to MilanSaturday, June 20Arrive Milan; Transfer to AlbaCheck into accommodationsSunday, June 21Free dayMonday, June 22Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen lab/orientationEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 23Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeWednesday, June 24Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen labEvening: Free timeThursday, June 25Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeFriday, June 26Free dayPROGRAM ITINERARYWhat would be more amazing thantraveling to the Piedmont region of Italy tostudy pastry! Our summer 2026 class will betraveling to “the world capital ofgastronomy”, Alba, Italy to attend a two-week class at the Alba AccademiaAlberghiera. Alba is part of the UNESCOCreative City Network and has the highestnumber of Michelin star restaurants in all ofItaly! During the two weeks, students will beattending a hands-on class working withEnglish-speaking, Accademia chefs to learnthe art of laminated dough (croissant, puffpastry, and Danish), pies, tarts, and tea cakesthat are traditional in this country. TheItalian chefs will also include some savoryrecipes that are well known in the region.Hands-on classes will be held Mondaythrough Friday in the morning with a breakfor lunch. Twice a week, in the afternoon, wewill explore different locations to learn aboutflour milling, nougat manufacturing, andvisit Michelin Star restaurants to watchdemonstrations by famous Italian chefs.Students will also have free time to explorethe town, meet the locals, and of course eata lot of amazing food! This is the fifth trip that I have planned forculinary/ pastry students, and I have seenhow a special trip like this makes such adifference in their lives. Not only by learningthe art of Italian pastry making but byexperiencing life in another country andlearning a new culture. I look forward to having you come along! Buon Appetito!! Saturday, June 27Free daySunday, June 28Free dayMonday, June 29Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen labEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 30Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeWednesday, July 1Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen labEvening: Free timeThursday, July 2Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeFriday, July 3Free daySaturday, July 4Morning: Transfer to Milan airport;Return to AustinFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYStephanie HerringtonProfessor and Department ChairCulinary Artssherring@austincc.edu

Alba: 14 nightsFriday, June 19Depart Austin to MilanSaturday, June 20Arrive Milan; Transfer to AlbaCheck into accommodationsSunday, June 21Free dayMonday, June 22Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen lab/orientationEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 23Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeWednesday, June 24Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen labEvening: Free timeThursday, June 25Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeFriday, June 26Free dayPROGRAM ITINERARYWhat would be more amazing thantraveling to the Piedmont region of Italy tostudy pastry! Our summer 2026 class will betraveling to “the world capital ofgastronomy”, Alba, Italy to attend a two-week class at the Alba AccademiaAlberghiera. Alba is part of the UNESCOCreative City Network and has the highestnumber of Michelin star restaurants in all ofItaly! During the two weeks, students will beattending a hands-on class working withEnglish-speaking, Accademia chefs to learnthe art of laminated dough (croissant, puffpastry, and Danish), pies, tarts, and tea cakesthat are traditional in this country. TheItalian chefs will also include some savoryrecipes that are well known in the region.Hands-on classes will be held Mondaythrough Friday in the morning with a breakfor lunch. Twice a week, in the afternoon, wewill explore different locations to learn aboutflour milling, nougat manufacturing, andvisit Michelin Star restaurants to watchdemonstrations by famous Italian chefs.Students will also have free time to explorethe town, meet the locals, and of course eata lot of amazing food! This is the fifth trip that I have planned forculinary/ pastry students, and I have seenhow a special trip like this makes such adifference in their lives. Not only by learningthe art of Italian pastry making but byexperiencing life in another country andlearning a new culture. I look forward to having you come along! Buon Appetito!! Saturday, June 27Free daySunday, June 28Free dayMonday, June 29Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen labEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 30Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeWednesday, July 1Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Kitchen labEvening: Free timeThursday, July 2Morning: Kitchen labAfternoon: Visit to local producerEvening: Free timeFriday, July 3Free daySaturday, July 4Morning: Transfer to Milan airport;Return to AustinFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYStephanie HerringtonProfessor and Department ChairCulinary Artssherring@austincc.edu

Session: 8-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - 18Class after departure: July 7 - July 23Program in Italy: June 20 - July 418 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingPrerequisites: CHEF 1205, CHEF 1301, PSTR 1301,and IFWA 1317 with at least a C or higher PROGRAM FEE - $6,150ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session starting on September 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application.4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended that youcomplete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 12.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDIncludes:Round-trip airfare from Austin to MilanPrivate transfer to/from Milan airport and AlbaOrientationAccommodationsFourteen breakfastsTen lunchesKitchen lab instructionRaw materials and kitchen equipmentVisit to local producers per itineraryInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships($1,500 maximum)A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline isFebruary 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace.Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Tourist taxACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Application deadline is February 5, 2026.ITALYEarn 6 credits in Laminated Dough(PSTR 1312) and Pies, Tarts, andTeacakes (PSTR 1310) while exploringItaly with your ACC classmates andProfessor Stephanie Herrington.SESSION AND DATESSummer 2026Pastry Artsaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroad

Session: 8-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - 18Class after departure: July 7 - July 23Program in Italy: June 20 - July 418 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingPrerequisites: CHEF 1205, CHEF 1301, PSTR 1301,and IFWA 1317 with at least a C or higher PROGRAM FEE - $6,150ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session starting on September 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application.4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended that youcomplete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 12.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDIncludes:Round-trip airfare from Austin to MilanPrivate transfer to/from Milan airport and AlbaOrientationAccommodationsFourteen breakfastsTen lunchesKitchen lab instructionRaw materials and kitchen equipmentVisit to local producers per itineraryInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships($1,500 maximum)A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline isFebruary 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace.Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Tourist taxACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Application deadline is February 5, 2026.ITALYEarn 6 credits in Laminated Dough(PSTR 1312) and Pies, Tarts, andTeacakes (PSTR 1310) while exploringItaly with your ACC classmates andProfessor Stephanie Herrington.SESSION AND DATESSummer 2026Pastry Artsaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroad