California Admissions Tours and Events | Culinary Institute of America

CIA California Admissions Visits

Thinking of enrolling at our campus in St. Helena, CA—home to our undergraduate programs? We have lots of ways for you to connect with the CIA and find out more.

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Everything You’d Expect from a Campus Visit—Online!

Quick Campus Overview

See the highlights of our beautiful, wine country campus in this one-minute video.

Guided Tour of Campus

Get a firsthand look at the CIA’s Napa Valley campus in St. Helena, CA.

Online Information Session

Join our admissions counselor for an on-demand info session about the programs and opportunities at our California campus.

Financial Aid 101

Find out how you can maximize your financial aid package with the FAFSA, scholarship opportunities, grants, and loan programs.

Interactive Campus Map

Take a look inside our residence halls, academic facilities, and more!

Cooking Demo

Get a taste of what you’ll learn as a CIA student—perfect technique and the “why” behind the recipe. Get the French Onion Soup recipe here.

Visit our YouTube playlist for on-demand videos just for prospective students to learn more about CIA’s academics, campus life, financial aid, and more!
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