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Adult and Transfer Students
See how far your passion for food can take you.
Our application deadline for April 2026 is February 1. Don’t miss it!
It’s Your Moment. Make Your Move at CIA. Food is Your Opportunity.
Whether you’re just starting out, changing directions, or bringing prior experience to the next level—CIA offers unmatched education and real-world training to help you achieve your goals. With our hands-on curriculum, industry-leading faculty, and a global network that paves the way in food and hospitality, CIA is where your passion and experience meets opportunity.
Feel the Love at CIA
Join Us for an Open House
Come discover why there’s so much to love about CIA’s New York campus. Join us on Friday, February 13, at 2 p.m. ET to explore our academic programs, experience campus life, tour the campus, and more!
Home of Netflix’s Next Gen Chef
As the global leader in culinary education, CIA was the perfect starting place for a competition to find the leading chef of the next generation. Learn more about faculty and alumni appearing on the show.
Opportunities at CIA
Transfer Credits Options
Get ahead faster and for less! Transfer your qualifying credits to CIA and save time and money.
Bachelor’s Degree Completion
Already have 30+ credits? Apply them toward a CIA Bachelor’s in Culinary or Baking and Pastry Arts—and fast track to your career.
Turbo Option
Take your career success to the next level with CIA’s Turbo Option—earn your associate degree in just 15 months!
Industry’s Best Career Fair
Every year, CIA welcomes top industry employers to three industry-leading career fairs, resulting in over 4,000 interviews with companies eager to recruit our students.
Student Life
At CIA, you’ll find all the ingredients to craft a college experience that’s uniquely yours alongside classmates who share your passion for food.
Built-in, Paid Internship
Gain hands-on experience and grow your network with a résumé-building internship at one of 2,000+ CIA-approved sites.
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Chat with an Adult or Transfer 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.
CIA Campuses
Picture Yourself Here. Then Make It Happen.
At CIA, you don’t just learn, you’ll create opportunities that last a lifetime. Each of our campuses offers immersive, hands-on learning and a supportive community of people who are passionate about food, just like you.
Ready to see if CIA is the right fit? Explore your options through open houses, campus tours, or online open houses. Or, if you’re ready, take the next step and apply. It takes just 20 minutes to complete our application!
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