CIA New York

Explore the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park

Home to numerous student clubs, athletic teams, and special events you won’t find anywhere else—like competitive cookoffs, chef demos, and the Run For Your Knives 5k—you’re sure to find countless opportunities involving food, friends, and fun! At our New York campus, every experience reflects a shared passion for all things food. It’s no coincidence that our Hudson Valley location is a learning-lab for agritourism, farm-to-table cuisine, resorts, and craft breweries—lots of our graduates love the region so much that they never leave.

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Campus Highlights

Located on a 170-acre riverside main campus in Hyde Park, NY, CIA New York features:

Named for CIA co-founder, Frances Roth. This majestic five-story, 150-room building houses three of the college’s student-staffed restaurants; state-of-the-art teaching kitchens, bakeshops, and classrooms; the campus store; and Farquharson Hall, a spectacular student dining area.

A popular dining venue and hangout space that includes an award-winning student-run craft beer brewery and pop-up restaurant designed and operated by bachelor’s degree students.

Offers students amazing dining, athletic, and recreational facilities. The Student Rec Center includes a full-size gymnasium, indoor track, racquetball courts, a six-lane pool, fitness center, and various aerobic and fitness programs.

An expansive 42,000-square-foot facility is the largest gathering place for events on campus. The two-story building houses the 800-seat Ecolab Auditorium and conference center. It’s home to graduation ceremonies, world-class conferences, lecture series and education symposiums, and cultural events.

A group of chefs and culinary students in white uniforms and tall chef hats are cooking in a professional kitchen at the CIA Hyde Park Campus. They are busy at various stovetops, stirring pots and preparing food. The kitchen is equipped with large pots, pans, and industrial appliances.

Programs Offered at CIA New York.

At CIA’s New York campus, you’ll find both bachelor’s and associate degree options that separate you from the crowd. Whichever program you choose, you’ll receive a world-class education that gives you an edge when you enter the food industry. Immerse yourself in hands-on learning, be mentored by some of the best minds in food and academics and explore concepts that will open up a whole world of food-centric career opportunities.

Admissions

Food is your future.

Are you ready to apply but still have questions? No problem! You can schedule a one-on-one meeting with your personal admissions counselor, drop us an email, or give us a call. Our team is here to help.

Connect with your Admissions Counselor
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Student Life

Food is your community!

Thrive outside of the kitchen and connect with others on campus.

Discover all that CIA has to offer beyond the classroom with our full array of athletics, activities, student services, and delicious dining options. From open mic nights and interactive student groups to off-campus adventures and friendly campus cook-offs, we have countless ways to get involved and meet new people. Did we mention every dorm has a full-sized kitchen?

Chat With a Student

Are you curious about what it’s really like to attend CIA? We’ve got you covered. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven’t asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you genuine advice—because they’ve gone through it, too.

 

 

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From dining experiences and hands-on cooking classes to wine tasting, shopping, and fun-filled events, there is always something new to discover at CIA New York.

Food and Wine Enthusiasts Courses

Cook, bake, and taste your way through multi-day Boot Camps, single-day classes, and beverage classes in our state-of-the-art facility.

CIA Restaurants

Join us for a memorable meal at one of our student-run restaurants on our beautiful campus in Hyde Park, NY, where our students focus on using local ingredients in a variety of cuisines.

Weddings and Special Events

CIA offers breathtaking views, beautiful gardens, and both impressive classical and modern spaces for your next event.

Conrad N. Hilton Library

The library features a generous collection of nearly 86,000 print volumes, 4,500 DVDs and videos, approximately 280 periodical titles, and more than a dozen subject-specific research databases.

Craig Claiborne Bookstore

CIA’s campus bookstore offers a wide selection of culinary and non-culinary titles.

CIA Conferences

Learn about professional conferences, invitational retreats, tastings and cultural immersions, award-winning digital media production, and more.

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