Academics
Does CIA have an attendance policy?
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.
Student Health Services
Where can my student get a prescription filled?
Parents/students should contact their preferred and selected pharmacy. There are multiple options available within San Antonio metropolitan area.
Is student health insurance required?
What if my student requires more comprehensive medical care?
Who is available for medical assistance after hours?
Student Counseling and Psychological Services
Resources for Parents
- The Transition to College
- The Best Advice for New College Parents
- Helping Your Child Transition to College
- Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health From a Distance
- Separation and Change for Parents and Students
- New College Parents: Lost in the Transition
- Nine Tips (video)
- What Not to Do (video)
- Advice from College Students to Parents (video)
Center for Career and Academic Advising
Are there international externship sites?
How do students find CIA-approved externship and internship sites?
Disability Support
Is there an Office of Disability Services?
What are the library and tutoring center resources available to my student?
The Library Learning Commons is the Hub of academic support on all three campuses. The Library Learning Commons space offers:
- Individual and group study areas
- Tutoring and mentoring services
- Kitchen space to practice knife cuts and piping skills
- Disability services
- Learning, studying, test prep, and time management strategies
- Library research assistance
- Workshops
Zen Den
The overall goal of our resources and support is the success and retention of our students, while developing excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity in our student body. The Zen Den is an inclusive space, on the fourth floor of the Conrad N. Hilton Library where students can relax and decompress. The Zen Den includes self-led activities such as fidget toys, coloring books, puzzles, a tea station, and more.