Commencement 2026

Commencement

Congratulations Graduates!

We can’t wait to welcome you to the CIA alumni network—the food world’s most important and influential community. The industry needs you now more than ever, and we know you will heed its call. Congratulations class of 2026! #Proud2bCIA #CIAgrad2026

CIA New York Ceremonies

August 6 at 10 a.m. ET

Master’s Degrees

Bachelor’s Degrees:

Applied Food Studies
Baking and Pastry Arts
Culinary Arts
Culinary Science

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August 6 at 3 p.m. ET

Bachelor’s Degrees:

Food Business Leadership
Food Business Management
Hospitality Management

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August 7 at 10 a.m. ET

Associate Degrees

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CIA California Ceremony

August 7 at 11 a.m. PT

Associate Degrees

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CIA Texas Ceremony

August 7 at 10:30 a.m. CT

Associate Degrees

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CIA Video: Michiel Bakker, President—The Culinary Institute of America.

CIA video title: CIA Alma Mater, #Proud2bCIA.

CIA School of Baking and Pastry Arts gonfalon.

CIA School of Culinary Science, Health, and Nutrition gonfalon.

CIA School of Food Studies and Liberal Arts gonfalon.

CIA School of Graduate and Professional Studies gonfalon.

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Commence­ment 2026

Commencement

Congratulations Graduates!

CIA New York Ceremonies

August 6 at 10 a.m. ET

Master’s Degrees

Bachelor’s Degrees:

Applied Food StudiesBaking and Pastry ArtsCulinary ArtsCulinary Science

August 6 at 3 p.m. ET

Bachelor’s Degrees:

Food Business LeadershipFood Business ManagementHospitality Management

August 7 at 10 a.m. ET

Associate Degrees

CIA California Ceremony

August 7 at 11 a.m. PT

Associate Degrees

CIA Texas Ceremony

August 7 at 10:30 a.m. CT

Associate Degrees

Commencement 2026

Applied Food Studies
Baking and Pastry Arts
Culinary Arts
Culinary Science

Food Business Leadership
Food Business Management
Hospitality Management