Visiting/Living On Campus

Can I ship my personal items to campus before I arrive?

Yes. Whether it’s something you ship from your own home, Amazon, or anywhere else—all you need is your room number. Check your CIA email for your room assignment. Our mail room has limited storage space, so we ask that you plan the arrival of your packages as close as possible to your move-in date. Ship your packages to:

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
C/O [Your Name]
2555 Main Street
St Helena, CA 94574

Students can then pick up any shipments from the package room on the first floor.

What will be available to me as a current CIA student? What is there to do on campus?

On top of getting the world’s best culinary education, you will have access to a multitude of services, amenities, and resources! There are always activities and events for students to attend. Check them out:

California Campus

 Texas Campus

I’m going to be a resident student at the California campus. What are the residence halls like?
Learn more about our CIA California residence halls and check out this video of current student, Robbie, as she walks you through her residence hall.
I have never been to campus, what can I do?
Check out our California and Texas visit pages to learn more about upcoming online and on-campus opportunities.

Finances

Who can I reach out to with questions?
We're here to answer any questions you have about your balance or these options. Email us at [email protected] or call 845-905-4918.
What other scholarship opportunities are there?

CIA provides numerous scholarship opportunities, including our Earn & Learn tuition offset program. You will need to complete a General Application at CIA $hef, our internal scholarship website only for CIA students! New scholarships are added every few weeks and you’ll be notified at your CIA email address when they match your profile.

How can I pay for my CIA education?

Maximize your financial aid award package. Your enrollment manager and student financial planner will help you learn about your options and understand the process! Check your student portal and CIA email regularly for updates!

Here is more information for each campus.

There are lots of additional resources on your portal regarding:

Academics

I am excited to start classes! Where can I get a sense of what courses I will be taking at CIA?
Check out some cool featured courses. If you are looking to dive even deeper, feel free to explore the course catalog for curriculum details.
How do semesters and schedules work at CIA?
CIA will register you for classes and create your first-semester schedule for you! No need to worry about trying to squeeze into classes or schedule your first semester all by yourself. Once you begin classes, you will have an academic advisor that will help you plan your future semesters.

Next Steps/Deposit

When is my deposit due?
Contact the CIA Enrollment Team to find out when your $400 deposit is due.

Orientation

What will be included during on-campus orientation?
Orientation is an exciting series of events designed to help you get to know your classmates, learn your way around campus, and feel more at home at CIA. We’re busy planning and will share more information as soon as we can!
How can I find a roommate and connect with my future classmates?
Check your email for additional opportunities to meet and chat with your future classmates.