Club Spotlight: Active Minds
Discover how CIA’s Active Minds Club supports students and de-stigmatizes mental health at the Culinary Institute of America.
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To Bean or Not to Bean?
Experience the excitement of the 34th annual Chili Cook-Off at CIA. Get a taste of the best chili dishes and feel the vibrant atmosphere.
Calling All Foodies!
CIA students immersed themselves in the foodie paradise at New York FoodieCon in Brooklyn, NY. Discover amazing vendors, panel sessions, and a vibrant atmosphere.
Get an Up-close look at CIA
Tour Campus or Attend an Online Event
Whether you’re looking to visit one of our campuses or would prefer the convenience of a virtual event, there’s no better way to learn more about CIA than with one of our admissions events.
Running for Student Dreams
Join the CIA community in raising funds for student scholarships at the Run for Your Knives™ 5K at CIA’s Hyde Park, NY campus.
What Does CIA Have to Offer Outside of the Kitchens?
Discover the vibrant student life at CIA with our wide range of college activities. Join student clubs and enjoy engaging events and experiences on and off campus.
Root, Root, Root, for the Yankees!
CIA students cheer on the New York Yankees in an exciting day filled with traditional game day food, chants, and new friendships.
Alumni Spotlight: Victoria Androsz ’22
CIA alumni, Victoria Androsz ’22, answers questions from CIA students about her experience at CIA and gives advice for a career in the foodservice industry.
Paddles Up! CIA’s Epic White Water Rafting Trip
Experience the thrill of white water rafting with CIA students by joining us for an unforgettable adventure and make new friends along the way!
CIA Externship Spotlight: Katchy Nnonyelu ’26 on Externship at Tatiana by Kwame Onwauchi ’13
Katchy Nnonyelu describes a day in the life as a CIA student with a culinary externship (paid internship) at Tatiana in New York City.
CIA Students Savor Cheesy Fun!
CIA’s first-ever Mac and Cheese Competition was hosted outside of the Student Commons, was sponsored by Barilla and Black Creek.
Club Spotlight: Teapot Club and Outdoors Club
Learn more about student-organized clubs at CIA: the Teapot Club and the Outdoors Club.
Sports at CIA
CIA students have many opportunities to have fun outside the kitchens, like the student recreation center, fitness classes, and sports.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Learn more about CIA events, scholarships, career options, and campus life.