Accepted Student Day

Join Us for Accepted Student Day at CIA

Once you’ve been accepted to CIA, the next step is Accepted Student Day!

It’s a great—and fun—way to get a taste of life at the college, become more familiar with the campus, and find more about what awaits you when you become an official CIA student.

We have accepted you, now let us welcome you! This is an event you do not want to miss—or you might face serious FOMO.

Choose from four Accepted Student Days where you can:

  • Meet your future classmates. (Some students even meet their future roommate here!)
  • Get the inside scoop from current CIA students.
  • Talk to your CIA success team—including faculty members, advisors, club leaders and RAs.
  • Experience a tasting reception like no other, CIA style.
  • Tour campus and even get a sneak peek at a CIA dorm room!
  • Enjoy a special appearance by a CIA graduate! (Major social media content for you foodies, just sayin!)

Parents and guardians are invited too! Participate in a customized session just for you.

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Step into the unforgettable excitement of Accepted Student Day! 🎉 Get a taste of the CIA life as you meet future roommates, forge lifelong friendships, enjoy a signature tasting experience, and marvel at a demo by accomplished #proud2bCIA alumni! Last year was unforgettable with celebrity chefs like Amanda Freitag, Anne Burrell, and Scott Conant—2025 has its own thrilling surprises in store! 🌟 Watch your inbox today for all the juicy details. 📩 Save the dates: 2/15, 3/22, 3/29, and 4/12. Join us on our New York campus for a one-of-a-kind celebration made just for you. We can’t wait to welcome you! 🤩

♬ original sound – Culinary Institute of America
TikTok Accepted Student Day
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Saturday, February 15

8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

A colorful three-story building with a decorative facade stands behind a courtyard adorned with trimmed trees and flowering plants in pots. The building displays a sign reading "Bienvenue" at the top. The entrance has glass doors and is flanked by lanterns.
CIA Student Study Abroad in Greece
CIA Student Study Abroad in Greece
A group of ten people stand smiling in an outdoor plaza with historical buildings in the background. The sky is partly cloudy and it appears to be a warm day. They are dressed casually and appear to be enjoying their time together.

February 15, 2025

A colorful three-story building with a decorative facade stands behind a courtyard adorned with trimmed trees and flowering plants in pots. The building displays a sign reading "Bienvenue" at the top. The entrance has glass doors and is flanked by lanterns.
CIA Student Study Abroad in Greece
CIA Student Study Abroad in Greece

FAQs for the 2025 Fall Entry Date

FAQs for the 2025 Fall Entry Date

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