CA and TX Fall 2021 Accepted Student FAQs

Your deposit is due now. Please let us know if you are concerned about making your decision. Deposit deadlines are as follows: Fall—May 1, Spring—October 15, and Summer—February 15

Congratulations and welcome to the CIA family! The first place you should visit is your student portal. It’s a one-stop shop for all required enrollment paperwork and tasks. If you were accepted more than a week ago and have not yet received an e-mail with your login information, please e-mail enrollment@culinary.edu.

Check out our accepted students page for details.

Check out our California and Texas visit pages to learn more about upcoming online and on-campus opportunities.

Learn more about our residence halls.

Move-in day for California campus students will be Monday, September 6.

All new students (at both our California and Texas campuses) who have not submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination must bring proof of a negative COVID-19 test. This test must have been administered within 72 hours of move-in. Both rapid and PCR tests will be accepted, and your documentation can be either paper or digital (on your phone). If your vaccination status has changed since you submitted your medical paperwork, please visit your student portal to update your information.

Yes. Whether it’s something you ship from your own home, Amazon, or anywhere else—all you need is your room number. By mid-August, check your CIA e-mail 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.

Yes, the CIA is requiring all of its students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 15.

For the past several months, the CIA has strongly recommended that students be vaccinated against COVID-19. Due to the rise of new variants, lower-than-anticipated vaccination rates across the United States, and increasing evidence that vaccines lower the risk of serious illness and hospitalization—the CIA has decided to require the vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff. By creating a fully vaccinated community, the college will be able to relax restrictions, allow students to host visitors, resume beloved campus traditions, and continue in-person learning with minimal disruptions.

Our policy is recommended by the American College Health Association, is consistent with practices at an increasing number of colleges and universities, private employers, and government agencies, and is similar to existing state-mandated requirements for other student vaccinations already required by the CIA. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

You can upload an image of your completed vaccination card to Medicat—the student health records system. For international students, the CIA is accepting any emergency use vaccines authorized by the WHO or the FDA.

Vaccines are now widely available throughout the United States and distribution sites can be found through your County Health Department. The CIA will be hosting a free vaccination clinic on campus. Additional information is available on the CIA’s student portal, please choose the appropriate campus for you: California or Texas.

Please note that students who have not submitted proof of vaccination should arrive to campus with a negative COVID-19 test obtained within 72 hours upon arrival for the fall semester.

The CIA’s policy allows for exemptions for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. Those with an approved exemption will be required to remain masked on-campus in all indoor areas and any outdoor area when physical distancing cannot be maintained, consistent with CDC guidance. Please complete the appropriate accommodation request form: California or Texas.

The Admissions Office is available to answer your questions. Please contact us at 1-800-CULINARY (285-4627).

Check out some cool featured courses. If you are looking to dive even deeper, feel free to explore the course catalog for curriculum details.

The 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.

The CIA has long recognized the importance of in-person, hands-on coursework. And our faculty and staff remain committed to providing you with the same exceptional educational experiences—and small class sizes—that have made us the world’s premier culinary college. We’ve successfully conducted in-person classes for the past year and we’re not going to stop now! The majority of your first-semester coursework will be delivered in-person, including all laboratory classes.

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 e-mail regularly for updates!

Here is personalized information for each campus location:

• California Campus
• Texas Campus

There are lots of additional resources on your portal regarding:

• Private Loans and options for financing your education (PDF)
• Setting up a four-pay payment plan (PDF)

The CIA provides numerous scholarship opportunities. Starting in June 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 e-mail address when they match your profile.

We're here to answer any questions you have about your balance or these options. E-mail us at enrollment@culinary.edu or call 845-905-4918.