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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, Parents, and Educators
If you’re in high school, the parent of a high school student, or a secondary school teacher, discover how the CIA best prepares young learners for careers in the food industry.

Transfer Students
Learn about the CIA’s generous transfer credit review policies and our accelerated programs.

College Grads / Adult Learners
Even if you already have a college degree, the CIA offers many more ways to expand your culinary knowledge and best position yourself for future career growth in the food industry.

International Students
Read about international admission policies, student visas, and other information that will help you join the CIA’s diverse campus community.

Veterans
The CIA is committed to ensuring the brave servicemen and servicewomen of the U.S. armed forces receive the special attention they deserve.

Accepted Students
Congrats, 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

Jonathan Pidgeon '07 and Megan Mulhern Pidgeon '07

Chef/Owners, Glazed Donuts
“In terms of owning our business, the bachelor’s degree was invaluable. We do everything from accounting to employee training to payroll. We can react to changes in the industry accordingly and, as a result, we’re growing our business faster.”
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Alumni Spotlight

Kamal Grant '04

Chef/Owner Sublime Doughnuts
“I’d tell my customers that I only use the best quality ingredients to create the best quality product and it would be the best doughnut they’ve ever tasted. When I saw my first return customer, I felt confident in the future.”
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Did You Know? The CIA Offers an Accelerated Degree Option for Students with Professional Kitchen Experience.

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