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Welcome Parents and Families
For parents of current CIA students, please visit our parents section designed specifically for you.
Supporting Their Passion
At CIA, we welcome our students’ parents and families as an integral part of our community—a community bound by a shared passion for food. For some CIA families, their students’ love for food began early by practicing recipes in the kitchen with grandparents. Regardless of where this passion for food ignited, it’s undeniable that they love it. Creating it. Sharing it. Connecting over it. Food is an integral part of who they are. At CIA, we get it because we live food every day. We’ll prepare your student for an amazing career in a creative profession that’s filled with opportunities—including ones they haven’t even imagined yet. We’re excited to share more about CIA—your student is going to love it here.
Has your student already been accepted to CIA? If so, we’re super excited to welcome you into our family. Check out our Accepted Student page for updates and important next steps.
Already enrolled at CIA? Visit our student portal at CIA Main Menu to stay up-to-date with CIA news and view commonly accessed information—like the academic calendar, campus resources, or how to pay your tuition.
Prospective Families
Starting college is a big step and your student isn’t the only one embarking on this journey—you are as well. As a key decision maker in helping your student find their perfect college fit, you want a place that can challenge them, build their skills, and prepare them for real-world success. At CIA, we promise to do just that—ensuring they have a personal success team to guide them all the way to graduation—and beyond. But that’s not all you’ll love about CIA—ready to learn more?
Visit CIA
There’s no better way to see what CIA has to offer than to visit one of our campuses.
Learning From the Best
CIA students learn from education professionals at the top of their game—our faculty have worked and won awards in every area of food and higher education.
Hands-On Experience
To say CIA is a hands-on learning experience is a total understatement—with 1,300+ kitchen hours, paid internships and nine award-winning, public restaurants. It’s real-world experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We’re committed to putting our amazing education well within reach. In fact, more than 90% of CIA students receive some form of financial aid.
CIA Majors
The fabulous food world is so diverse, and CIA majors reflect that. No matter which career path your student chooses, they’ll find the perfect match among CIA programs.
The Food World’s Most Powerful Alumni Network
CIA grads join an exclusive network of industry leaders and change-makers over 50,000 strong.
College Life With a Culinary Twist
Each CIA campus offers a distinct flavor, a unique feel; yet at every one, your student will be part of a tight-knit, diverse community, united in a shared passion for food.
Concentrations and Travel
CIA bachelor’s students can travel the globe and experience different foods and cultures—focusing their education on exactly what they want to do for their career.
admissions
Food is your pathway. Plan a visit to learn more about student life on campus.
Are you ready to explore the #onlyatcia experience? Throughout the year we offer campus tours, open houses, and online events so that you can ask questions, learn more about our programs, and chat with admissions counselors. Do you have specific questions about student life at our Texas campus? No problem! We’d be happy to help and tell you more about our on-campus opportunities.
Chat With a Student
Are you curious about what it’s really like to attend CIA? We’ve got you covered. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven’t asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you genuine advice—because they’ve gone through it, too.
Stay Connected…
Graduation Info
We can’t wait to welcome your student to the CIA alumni network.
Join Us on Social Media
There’s always something cooking at the CIA. Follow us on your favorite social networks to stay in the loop.
Why Study at CIA?
When it comes to learning about food and hospitality, we can say with complete confidence that the Culinary Institute of America is truly the best place to begin your future.