CIA Student Life
Welcome to Your Next Adventure
CIA New York—The Total Package
Set along the beautiful Hudson River, our New York campus is unmatched by any other culinary college in the world. If you want an amazing culinary education and the fun experience of being a student living on a traditional college campus, this is the Culinary Institute of America location for you. It’s a dynamic collegiate atmosphere, and you’ll be immersed in it.
CIA California—Napa Valley Nirvana
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, our Greystone campus in St. Helena is one of the world’s most unique and inspiring places for culinary education and among the best to study wines and beverages. Surrounded by vineyards, arts, and culture, you’ll be part of a close-knit campus that feels like family.
CIA Texas—Urban Learning Environment
San Antonio is all about community, on campus and off. It’s an amazing, friendly city pulsing with Latin American-infused culture and cuisine, and our location in the heart of the Pearl district drops you squarely into the action.
Feel Right at Home on Campus
CIA offers a rich campus life and prepares you for the business of food like no other culinary college.
Activities Make College Life More Fun
Learn more about CIA food and beverage clubs, sports, recreation, culture, and more!
Yes, We Have Sports Teams
Career-driven students have an equal passion for the culinary and athletics.
Chat With a Student
Are you curious about what it’s really like to attend CIA? We’ve got you covered. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven’t asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you genuine advice—because they’ve gone through it, too.
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