As a college dedicated to educating students to be successful professionals in the food, beverage, culinary, and hospitality industry, CIA believes that attendance in class is an important factor in a student’s academic success. Please review CIA’s attendance policy in the Academic Catalog.

Parents/students should contact their preferred and selected pharmacy. There are multiple options available within the St. Helena area.

Our Safety Department is available after hours, nights and weekends and for emergencies. They can be reached at 845-451-1268.

Student Health Service staff works closely with providers in our local area. The clinical staff can provide referrals to off-campus primary care providers, specialists, dentists, optometrists, etc. when necessary. Staff can also refer students to local urgent care centers and emergency rooms if further emergent evaluation is needed.

Yes, CIA has incorporated a mandatory student health insurance plan renewable on an annual basis. The plan is offered to all domestic and international full-time students. Domestic students may waive out of the health insurance plan by providing proof of current, comparable health insurance coverage through a family or individual plan. International students are not eligible to opt out and must enroll in the plan offered by CIA. Cost of insurance for students starting in the Spring or Summer semester will be pro-rated accordingly. For more details about coverage and enrollment, please contact Haylor, Freyer & Coon at 1-866-535-0456 or email [email protected]. Students taking the Global Cuisines and Cultures trip are encouraged to review international travel insurance options.

While CIA does not provide on-campus storage facilities, there are several convenient storage solutions available in the surrounding area. Please feel free to explore these providers for your storage needs.

All letters and packages must be addressed using the format below. This includes outgoing and incoming parcels and letters as well as any online purchases delivered to CIA. Name (as recorded with the Registrar’s Office) The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538

Advise your student to speak with their Resident Assistant (RA), Resident Director (RD), or Area Coordinator.

Students are not required to carry their own personal property insurance. However, CIA encourages students to consider carrying their own personal property insurance.

A student will need to complete a housing application only if they are:

• A new student
• An associate graduating student who enrolls in the bachelor’s program
• A student returning from a semester away
• A student returning from extern or stop-out

While the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services actively recruits for open positions, there are currently no on-campus providers available. Individuals seeking services will be directed to local off-campus providers, and a list of these providers can be obtained through Assistant Dean Jared Snyder’s office. Campus Safety is also a resource for students and is available to help any time day or night. Campus Safety can be reached at 707-548-2478.

Yes, every student has a career and academic advisor. The student can find the contact information on the student portal.