Welcome to the Culinary Institute of America
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    Visit the CIA in California

  • 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.

    Looking for information about our Napa location, home to our Accelerated Culinary Arts Certificate Program? Learn about The CIA at Copia.

  • Accepted Students

    It’s never too early to prepare for your first day of class, so let’s start now. Visit your info page to learn about virtual events, watch on-demand videos, learn about CIA’s SAFE Plan, plus more! Visit your info page >

  • 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.

    California Campus - Interactive Campus Map

    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!

  • Find Your Counselor

    Use our online form to find your personal counselor—then schedule an appointment. Our counselors are ready to help with all your questions, discuss financial aid, and make your application process easy! Find your counselor now >