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Feed Your Passion for the Culinary Arts

The CIA is ready to help launch your career in the food business. Feel right at home among a community of friends, students, teachers, and alumni, all of whom share one thing in common—a passion for food.

High School Students

Love food? Find out how the CIA will help you turn your passion into an exciting career.

Transfer Students

Learn how the credits you’ve already earned can help you get your CIA degree faster.

Adult and Non-Traditional Students

Expand your marketability and career opportunities in food with a CIA degree and connections.

International Students

Welcome! Join our diverse community of students and instructors who share your love of food.

Veterans

Discover resources, support, and how your benefits can cover up to 100% of your CIA tuition.

Parents and Families

Find out how the CIA offers your budding culinarian the best preparation for success.

Teachers and Guidance Counselors

Check out free resources to help you nurture your students’ passion for cooking.

Accepted Students

Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to the CIA! Here’s what you should do next.

In addition to locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore, we offer several degree and certification programs to best match your career goals. Our expert admissions team is also ready to answer your questions about applying to the CIA, financial assistance, classes and culinary facilities, student life, and professional development opportunities.

We offer two easy ways to apply:

Our CIA online application

The Common Application

Also remember that you’re always welcome to visit our campuses at any time. Plan Your Visit

Contact Us
Admissions Office
1946 Campus Drive
Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499
Phone: 1-800-CULINARY
Alt. Phone: 845-452-9430
Fax: 845-451-1068
admissions@culinary.edu
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Alumni Spotlight

Maneet Chauhan ’00

Partner and President, Morph Hospitality Group
Maneet Chauhan’s energy and creativity, combined with polished culinary skills and the courage to follow her passion, have proven to be the right ingredients for success.
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Alumni Spotlight

Michael Ferraro '02

Executive Chef, Delicatessen and MacBar
Chef Michael Ferraro has always loved food. That interest started early in his childhood and revolved around his family’s kitchen table. With Southern Italian parents, he was exposed to an authentic home cooking experience that often blended Italian and Mediterranean ingredients.
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Did you know? 74% of leading food employers surveyed prefer to hire CIA grads.

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