With so many clubs and organizations to choose from, you’re certain to find one that matches your interests or talents or simply sparks your curiosity. Check out performance and entertainment clubs, multicultural and religious groups, the student newspaper, culinary focused clubs and more…
Just starting at CIA? Make sure to attend CLUB CON where you can meet all the current clubs and join those you like!
- Bacchus Wine Society promotes the appreciation of renowned wines and spirits through tastings, special events, and wine excursions.
- Black Culinarian Society promotes diversity awareness through cultural discussions, cooking demonstrations, and a closer look at black history. Learn more about the Black Culinarian Society with this overview video >
- Brew Club increases the understanding of domestic and international beer production, as well as examines local breweries. Learn more about the Brew Club with this overview video >
- Culinary Christian Fellowship Club is a non-denominational student organization that focuses on Bible study and service to the community. Learn more about the Culinary Christian Fellowship Club with this overview video >
- Culinary Science Club evaluates journal articles and explores topics of scientific merit and relevance to the culinary field.
- Drama Club explores all sorts of performance art from musicals and theater to dance!
- Food Sourcing Club has a focus on identifying, educating, and inciting change regarding the sourcing of food.
- Global Spoon Club. Learn more about the Global Spoon Club with this overview video >
- Hospitality Management Club values professionalism and works toward educating others about the hospitality industry. Learn more about the Hospitality Management Club with this overview video >
- J-Board Club (the Student Judiciary Board) works to uphold expectations, policies, and procedures set by the Code of Conduct in order to advocate for and educate students to maintain a safe and professional campus community. Learn more about the J-Board Club with this overview video >
- JAM Dance Club aims to bring students an opportunity to relax, have fun and make new friends while getting to express themselves through dance.
- Jewish Student Union explores Jewish culture, food, and traditions. Learn more about the Jewish Student Union with this overview video >
- La Papillote is the CIA’s student newspaper that reflects the diverse views of the campus community and provides a forum for civil discussion.
- Paranormal Club brings awareness to the supernatural world and to bring people together who share a common curiosity in the paranormal. Learn more about the Paranormal Club with this overview video >
- Recipe Club focuses on both pastry and culinary kitchen innovation: meetings will be an opportunity to develop new recipes, replicate familiar ones, and explore interesting flavor combinations using different gastronomical theories. Learn more about the Recipe Club with this overview video >
- SAGA Club celebrates the power of a diverse student body, promotes respect throughout the campus community, and advocates for LGBT awareness.
- SPICE (Student Programming Igniting Campus Entertainment) Club works with the CIA student activities, recreation, and athletics staff to produce student events and bring entertainers to campus. Learn more about SPICE with this overview video >
- Student Government Association represents the CIA student community and acts as their official voice in decisions affecting campus life (such as funding other student organizations).
- Student Veteran Association advocates for the veteran population at CIA through educational events and celebrating CIA’s rich history with the armed forces.
- Student Weekend Activities Council (SWAC) brings exciting events such as scavenger hunts, painting events and more to campus on the weekend!
- Table Top Gaming Club is where you can play board games, role-playing games, card games, and other tabletop games with fellow students.
Many clubs and organizations are led by students, for students. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Start your own club. E-mail Danielle.Schmalz@culinary.edu, coordinator of student leadership and programming, about the creation of a new club or organization that fits your interests.
To support our diverse community, the CIA offers a multitude of student-run clubs, organizations and on-campus activities to spark engagement and connections. Each CIA student organization at our New York campus is open to every student with respect to ethnic and national origin, race, color, disability, religion, gender, socioeconomic background, age, and sexual orientation. It is our goal and duty to create a welcoming community to all that call the CIA home.