Fall 2026 Accepted Student Parent FAQ
Let’s Get Cooking! Getting Ready for Fall 2026 Congratulations on your students’ acceptance to the Culinary Institute of America! We’ve compiled answers to some…
Student Life Blog Posts
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CIA’s Annual Cookie Bake-Off Brings Out the Best Bakers
CIA’s annual Cookie Bake-Off showcased student creativity, teamwork, and baking talent as 12 teams competed to craft original cookies.
Culinary Connect: Finding Jobs and So Much More
Culinary Connect is a free online service for CIA students with 3,200+ internship and job database of back-of-the-house, pastry, and hospitality positions.
Student Spotlight: Khamaree Howard
Student Khamaree Howard shares her CIA journey, hands-on training, leadership, and goals to mentor others and open her own restaurant.
All In for a Night of Fun—Casino Night at CIA
Casino Night at CIA transformed the Student Rec Center into a high-energy casino with games, prizes, music, and unforgettable campus fun.
Student Spotlight: Jaidalyn Fan
Student Spotlight: Jaidalyn Fan shares how pastry, culture, and studying abroad in Singapore shaped her global perspective at CIA.
Find Your Place at CIA: Discover Student Life Beyond the Kitchen
Discover student life at Culinary Institute of America through clubs, friendships, and activities that help you belong beyond the kitchen.
Student Spotlight: Maria Ortiz-Ortegon
Meet Maria Ortiz-Ortegon, a Food Business Management student blending sustainability, storytelling, and pastry through hands-on CIA experiences.
Feeling Burnt Out? How CIA Students Can Reset and Refocus Mid-Semester
Feeling burnt out mid-semester? CIA students share practical ways to reset, recharge, stay motivated, and refocus through reflection and community support.
CIA Served Up Spikes and Strong Hearts
Students celebrate Heart Awareness Month with open gym volleyball—building community, relieving stress, and supporting heart health.
An Ode to CIA Pizza
A CIA student’s love letter to The Egg’s Pizza Station—fast, stone-fired pies with gooey cheese, crispy crust, and daily specialties.
Culinary Connect and How CIA Sets You Up for Career Success
See how CIA’s Culinary Connect, advisors, and alumni network help students land externships and jobs—career support from day one.