Parents of Current CIA New York Students
Greetings Parents and Families!
The support of your student’s journey is an essential ingredient for success. As we tell the students often, your mise en place, a French term meaning everything in its place, in the kitchens and classrooms (their workspace), residence halls (their living space) and self-care (their space) is paramount to their independent thinking and creative development. As parents, family, and friends you will contribute to your student’s college journey, and we want to be sure that you do not miss opportunities to assist your student. Knowing important dates and communications will help you to stay connected to your student and to CIA. Our hope is this will serve as your journey’s mise en place.
Academic Calendar
- At CIA, our academic calendar is structured into three semesters: Fall, Spring, and Summer, each accompanied by dedicated intersession periods. These intersessions offer students valuable opportunities to rejuvenate and prepare for the upcoming semester. Learn more about the academic calendar.
CIA Career Fair
- At CIA, we build food and hospitality careers exclusively for CIA students and grads. Each semester more than 100+ of the very best food, beverage, and hospitality companies attend the CIA Career Fair—looking to hire. Given our industry reputation (and that of our alumni), the employers and the job opportunities come to your student, not the other way around. That’s the CIA advantage. Learn more about how your student’s career can launch at CIA’s Career Fair.
CIA Commencement
CIA Student Conduct
- To learn more about the academic rules and regulations or student affairs policies visit out Student Code of Conduct.
Privacy of Student Records
- The Culinary Institute of America takes seriously the confidentiality of personally identifiable information (PII) of all our constituents including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, visitors, vendors, and more.
The privacy of student records is protected by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This means CIA is prohibited from providing information from a student’s Education Record without the student’s written consent unless such disclosure is permitted under FERPA—most commonly directory information.
Students have been informed, and are reminded annually, that only they can grant parents and others access to their CIA records. Feel free to share this link with your student to grant us permission. Review CIA’s full FERPA Policy (PDF) for more details.
Frequently Asked Quesitons
Center for Career and Academic Advising
What services are available in the Center for Career and Academic Advising?
- Career and Academic Advising
- Transfer Credit Services
- International Student Services
- Student Work Programs
- Career Services/Externships
- Advising Plus—Student Advisor Program
What is the registration process?
What if my student does not get the classes they want?
Does my student have an academic advisor?
Are online courses available in all subject areas?
Are there international externship sites?
How do students find CIA-approved externship and internship sites?
Are students only able to apply to Externship sites that come to Career Fair?
Dining Services
Can my student receive a refund for points not used by their expiration date or can my student opt out of the CIA Meal Plan?
Can you accommodate my student’s dietary restrictions?
Disability Support
Is there an Office of Disability Services?
What are the library and tutoring center resources available to my student?
The Library Learning Commons is the Hub of academic support on all three campuses. The Library Learning Commons space offers:
- Individual and group study areas
- Tutoring and mentoring services
- Kitchen space to practice knife cuts and piping skills
- Disability services
- Learning, studying, test prep, and time management strategies
- Library research assistance
- Workshops
Zen Den
The overall goal of our resources and support is the success and retention of our students, while developing excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity in our student body. The Zen Den is an inclusive space, on the fourth floor of the Conrad N. Hilton Library where students can relax and decompress. The Zen Den includes self-led activities such as fidget toys, coloring books, puzzles, a tea station, and more.
Residence Life and Housing Operations
Does my student need to complete a housing application each semester?
- A new student
- An associate graduating student who enrolls in the bachelor’s program
- A student returning from a semester away
- A student returning from extern or stop-out
Does my student need renter’s insurance?
Does CIA offer storage for student belongings?
What can I do if my student has a roommate conflict?
How can I send mail to my student?
Student Counseling and Psychological Services
Are counseling and psychological services available to students?
While the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services actively recruits for open positions, there are currently no on-campus providers available. Individuals seeking services will be directed to local off-campus providers, and a list of these providers can be obtained through Assistant Dean Jared Snyder’s office. Campus Safety is also a resource for students and is available to help any time day or night. Campus Safety can be reached at 707-548-2478.
Where should my student go if they need emotional support?
Resources for Parents
- The Transition to College
- The Best Advice for New College Parents
- Helping Your Child Transition to College
- Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health From a Distance
- Separation and Change for Parents and Students
- New College Parents: Lost in the Transition
- Nine Tips (video)
- What Not to Do (video)
- Advice from College Students to Parents (video)
Student Health Services
What services does Student Health Services Provide?
In person and virtual visits for sick care, annual wellness and preventative exams, sports physical exams, management of acute and chronic health issues. Cuts and burn care, suturing, treatment of minor illnesses and minor injuries, providing allergy/Depo-Provera/vitamin B12 injections, hormone injections, administering vaccines, and dispensing over-the-counter medications as needed. Learn more about Student Health Services.
Is student health insurance required?
What if my student requires more comprehensive medical care?
Who is available for medical assistance after hours?
Where can my student get a prescription filled?
Parents/students may set up an account with our local CVS or Molloy Pharmacy. Molloy Pharmacy will deliver prescriptions directly to the on-campus Health Services Office. Deliveries are made daily during the week and are available for pick-up from the nursing staff during regular office hours. A photo ID will be required when picking up any prescription. All billing will go directly through the pharmacy and will need to be established prior to delivery.
CVS Pharmacy, 845-229-2224, Fax: 845-229-8948.
Molloy Medical Arts Pharmacy, 845-471-7455, Fax: 845-473-6337.
Important Upcoming Dates
Reminders and Important Ways You Can Help
Every new student has an online orientation scheduled for their first semester. The online orientation covers topics such as digital literacy, how to register for classes, important college policies, how to navigate Moodle (course learning system), student code of conduct, food safety, and much more. Students will receive a certificate upon completion of the modules. This is an excellent opportunity for students as they transition to college and CIA.
Remind your student to sign up for Everbridge our CIA Emergency Notification System. For more information, visit www.everbridge.com.
Fun Facts
- At CIA, our academic calendar includes scheduled breaks for Spring, Summer, and Winter Intersessions. These intervals provide an ideal opportunity for students to unwind and rejuvenate before commencing the upcoming semester. Throughout the Summer and Winter Intersessions, it is important to note that our residence halls will be temporarily closed. Accordingly, all students are expected to vacate the campus during these periods. Rest assured, the residence halls will be securely locked and monitored, ensuring that students cannot access their rooms until the official reopening date. We will provide advance notices specifying the dates and times of closure to keep our students well-informed. Please encourage your student to look out for additional communications related to intersession closings as intersessions approach.
- CIA partners with Barnes & Noble to offer our students an easily accessible shopping experience for all their needs! From essential course materials and textbooks to stylish apparel and spirit gear, cutting-edge supplies and technology, and even student must-haves—we’ve got you covered. Visit our delightful bookstore at Roth Hall or explore our online store to elevate your CIA experience!
- Student leadership opportunities are the ideal complement to an education at CIA. Your student will have the chance to engage in various impactful roles, such as participating in student government, serving as a tutor, becoming a Resident Assistant, taking on the role of an Orientation Leader, joining the dynamic Welcome Team, contributing to the Busy Bees initiative, actively participating in clubs and organizations, leading tours, or embarking on a rewarding journey through our Earn & Learn program. Please encourage your student to take advantage of all CIA has to offer!
- Show your appreciation for your student with our special Celebration Grams. Whether it’s a birthday, a “just because” moment, a congratulatory message, or a heartfelt “missing you” sentiment, we’ve got a Celebration Gram for every occasion you hold dear. Order your Celebration Gram today.
- We can’t wait to welcome your student to the CIA alumni network—the food world’s most important and influential community. The industry needs your student now more than ever, and we know they will heed its call.
Important Phone Numbers
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): 845-905-4241
- Campus Safety: 845-451-1268 (Non-Emergency Line)
- Campus Safety: 845-451-1111 (Emergency Line)