Welcome to the Culinary Institute of America

Reduced Hours and Activities During Late July/August

We love to welcome campus visitors, but before you make your plans, please note that amazing changes are underway at the CIA campuses during the summer and our visiting hours and restaurant hours may be affected.

Please note that classes for degree and certificate program students at all of our U.S. campuses will not be in session from July 28–August 21, 2017. Classes will resume on August 22.

Admissions

  • The Admissions Office at all three campuses will be open to welcome prospective students and their families.

Restaurants

  • Since many of our restaurants rely on our students for the full CIA dining experience, please refer to www.ciarestaurantgroup.com for the most up-to-the-minute information.
  • At the New York campus, all restaurants will be closed during this period.
  • At our California campus locations (Copia and Greystone), The Restaurant at CIA Copia and The Bakery Café by illy will be open.
  • At the Texas campus, Nao will be open for lunch and the outdoor taco stand will also be open.

Shopping, Classes, and More for Enthusiasts

  • Visiting CIA Texas Campus

  • Visit the CIA in Texas

    CIA Admissions Visits

    Interested in enrolling at our state-of-the-art San Antonio campus? Here are some of the ways you can learn how the CIA is the right choice for you.

  • On-Campus Events

  • See how the CIA's associate degree program can start you on the road to a successful and rewarding culinary career. Join us for an Admissions Open House and discover the many opportunities that await you in the foodservice and hospitality industry!

    • Learn about the CIA and its admissions requirements
    • Tour our amazing kitchen facilities
    • Find out about financial aid and scholarship opportunities
    • Meet with your admissions representative

    Open Houses are held multiple times a month. Register online or if you prefer to register by phone, call 1-800-CULINARY (285-4627) to make your reservation. Registration begins 15 minutes before program starts.

    Register Online Now

  • Events in Your Area


  • Plus find out about exciting career opportunities in one of today’s hottest industries—foodservice and hospitality—and discover why a degree from The Culinary is the credential to have.

    Bring your completed application to this event and you’ll qualify for a $50 application fee waiver!

    If no events are listed for your location, view our full admissions calendar for other upcoming events >

     

    Connecticut

     

    The Landing—Stamford, CT
    232 Harbor Drive
    Stamford, CT 06902

    July 26, 2017
    6:30–8:30 p.m.
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    Admissions Counselor: Erika Schmid
    Alumni Host: David S. Cingari ’83

     

    New Jersey

     

    Monsoon Indian Cuisine—Cherry Hill, NJ
    190 Barclay Farms Shopping Center
    Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

    July 26, 2017
    6–8 p.m.
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    New York

     

    Hyatt Place—Garden City, NY
    5 North Avenue
    Garden City, NY 11530

    July 25, 2017
    7–8:30 p.m.
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    Admissions Counselor: Jessica Jones

     

     

    To RSVP for any of the above receptions, please call the Admissions Department at 1-800-CULINARY (285-4627), or fill out the online form.

    Most receptions include:

    • Refreshments and hors d’oeuvre
    • Discussion on careers and personal experiences by CIA grads
    • An admissions presentation
    • An opportunity to qualify for a $50 application fee waiver


    These personal, one-on-one events are a great way to discover how the CIA fits into your future. Your admissions officer will get to know you as you talk about your goals and work together on your admissions plan. Come prepared with tons of questions! Plus, if you bring your completed application form to this event, you will receive a $50 application fee waiver!

    To schedule an appointment for one of these events, please sign up online using the links below or call the CIA Admissions Department at 1-800-CULINARY (285-4627).

    If no events are listed for your location, view our full admissions calendar for other upcoming events >

     

    None scheduled at this time. Please check back at a later date.

    Our virtual Admissions Information Session for prospective international students is now open! You'll learn about the college, admissions process, and available funding. You'll hear about our beautiful residential campus and learn all about being a student at the world's premier culinary college. If you have individual questions, our admissions counselors are available via email, phone, and Skype to address all your needs. Registration is available online only!

    Wednesday, July 19, 7–8 a.m. EDT.

    Register Online Now

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