Center for Career and Academic Advising

Learn about CIA NY student services - The Center for  Career and Academic Advising.

Serving all campuses, the CIA Center for Career and Academic Advising is your one-stop destination to answer all of your food career or academic questions. Our knowledgeable staff can help you:

Once you graduate from CIA, the Center for Career and Academic Advising will be available to provide lifelong assistance for free!

CIA Academic Advising

This department is also a resource as you progress through your CIA education, committed to supporting your individual educational goals and enhancing your learning experiences. We help you understand all options and opportunities in the degree programs and the financial benefits of a bachelor’s degree. We provide detailed course information and can refer you to various support services on campus as needed.

The academic advising staff can be reached at 845-451-1275 or advising@culinary.edu.

CIA Career Services

CIA support begins long before graduation—as you prepare for your internship. This semester-long position at one of more than 2,000 CIA-approved locations ensures that you’ll graduate with the real-world skills and industry connections to launch your career upon graduation. Your advisor will guide you through every step of the process—from selecting an industry segment to applying for positions.

As you search for your internship, first job, or next job—you’ll use Culinary Connect, the online job site exclusively for CIA students and alumni. With more than 200 jobs posted each month, you’re sure to find the perfect position. Search results include personal contact info to help get your foot in the door.

We host multiple career fairs throughout the year to help you find the job you want after graduation. Meet more than 140+ companies and 300 recruiters from across the United States offering positions that include front-of-house, back-of house, management, and more.

You can also use our online tool, Culinary Connect, to search jobs by field, city, state, country, cuisine, and restaurant quality designation. Search results include personal contact info to help get your foot in the door when you apply for jobs or make inquiries.

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Lifetime Career Services—200+ jobs posted every month on Culinary Connect.

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Counseling and Psychological Services

The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office provides confidential personal counseling, consultation and problem-solving to enrolled CIA students.

Student Health Services

CIA New York’s Student Health Services staff are available to ensure your physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as promote healthy lifestyles among all members of our community.

Russell H. Ferber Learning Commons

The Russell H. Ferber Learning Commons is located on the fourth floor of the Conrad N. Hilton Library.

On-Campus Student Work Programs

Looking to gain work experience while reducing your educational expenses? The CIA offers two student work programs, Earn & Learn Tuition Offset Scholarship and Federal Work Study.

Safety and Security

At CIA, your personal safety is our top priority. The entire CIA community is committed to fostering an environment where all students, faculty, and staff feel secure.

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