Fall Open House

New York Campus

Get a Taste of CIA

There’s no better way to experience college life with a culinary twist at CIA than to visit our New York campus. And now, with our Fall Open House events, you’ll get a taste of what awaits you here. These events are the perfect opportunity to help you get a jump on your future in food and hospitality—so don’t miss out. Join us from 1–4:30 p.m. for the following:

Welcome to CIA—Start the day off right with some refreshments and our Information Buffet. This is your chance to mingle with the admissions team and current students!
Admissions Presentation—Learn more about our world class academic programs, scholarships, student life, and get a few great tips and tricks to nail your application and essay.
Current Student Panel—Hear all about CIA firsthand from our current students during a Q&A panel.
Campus Tour—Experience our beautiful New York campus at your own pace during a self-guided tour, with admissions staff stationed at key spots to answer your questions along the way.

CIA Fall New York Open Houses - CIA Students in front of Roth Hall

List of Events

Monday,
October 13

1–4:30 p.m. ET

Saturday,
October 25

1–4:30 p.m. ET

Friday,
November 7

1–4:30 p.m. ET

Saturday,
November 15

1–4:30 p.m. ET

Can’t make these dates? Looking for another campus? Check out our full list of admissions events, including open houses for adult and transfer students, online events, and small group campus tours.

No events at this time.

Check out our full list of other campus visit opportunities and admissions events, including online events, and small group campus tours.

A group of students follow an instructor during a campus tour. They are walking on a paved pathway beside a large red-brick building with white-trimmed windows and green foliage. The instructor is gesturing with his right hand while talking to the students.

Extend your stay with lunch or dinner at our award-winning, on-campus restaurants!

Our students and CIA faculty chefs welcome you to dine with us and experience our student-staffed restaurants for yourself. Reservations are strongly recommended given peak, fall demand and can be easily made online. For walk-in service, we encourage you to visit The Egg, in our Student Commons.

Or explore the Hudson Valley with dinner at one of the many CIA alumni-owned restaurants in the area. Here are just a few options:

Plan Your Visit

Travel Directions

CIA is located in Hyde Park, NY on the east bank of the Hudson River, three miles north of Poughkeepsie, midway between New York City and Albany on U.S. Route 9.

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Where to Stay

While visiting CIA in Hyde Park, NY you will find a variety of lodging choices within minutes of our campus.

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While You’re Here

Explore fun activities in the Hudson Valley area, which is rich with history, art, and outdoor adventure.

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Admissions

Questions? We’ll Connect You With a Personal Admissions Counselor for More Information!

Every prospective and accepted CIA student has the option to work with a dedicated admissions counselor. Just use our online form to answer a few quick questions, and we’ll provide you with the contact information of an admissions counselor who is ready to answer your questions, discuss financial aid, and make the application process as easy as possible!

Find Your Counselor

Questions about our on-campus or online events? Please contact Admissions Events Coordinator Ron Knoth ’92 at 845-451-1509 or [email protected].