The College That’s the Perfect Fit
You love food—creating it, sharing it, planning your entire day around it. It’s who you are. Great news: the CIA is filled with people from all over the world who are just like you!
We’re a culinary college that’s totally focused on making sure you have the life in food and hospitality you dream of (and an awesome college experience too!).
Explore careers
Your time at the CIA will be one of exciting self-discovery. Want to make people happy with your food? Create an amazing guest experience? Change the world? Through your courses, your instructors and advisors, and each other, you’ll find the careers that are just right for you. See what you can do with a CIA degree.
Have fun
From day one, you’ll be part of a diverse, tight-knit campus community of people who totally get you. Connect with new friends in student activities like clubs, cook-offs, karaoke, yoga, intercollegiate sports, hiking, movies…there’s so much to do, on campus and off.
Ready to apply for admission?
Apply Early Action—submit your application and all supporting documentation by November 15—and we’ll give you your Fall 2020 decision by December 15, 2019. (Because we know how hard it can be to wait for your life in food to begin!)
Apply Now
Excited? Then join other high school seniors and come visit the CIA! You’ll feel right at home from the moment you first step on campus. And after a few hours, you’ll know this is the college for you.
Open House for High School Students—December 13
Experience the CIA for yourself! Tour our campus, explore career options, learn about life at the CIA, hear about scholarships and financial aid, enjoy a chef demo and tasting, and get personalized application assistance. Prepare to be amazed!
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