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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

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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

Michael Elegbedé ’13

Owner, Executive Chef, ÌTÀN
“I chose to pursue my culinary education at the CIA because of the vast array of talented and knowledgeable chef-instructors and world-class facilities there. It uses a community approach towards education.”
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Alumni Spotlight

Duff Goldman ’98

Owner of Charm City Cakes
“Going to the CIA is like having a passport to the entire world. You can go anywhere. I can’t recommend the CIA highly enough. The chefs you’ll be learning from are some of the best in the world…it’s the best school in the world.”
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Our public restaurants make it real—you prepare and serve meals to customers right on campus.

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