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Welcome Parents and Families
For parents of current ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êstudents, please visit our parents section designed specifically for you.
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 ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êhas to offer than to visit one of our campuses.
Learning From the Best
ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êstudents 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 ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êis 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 ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êstudents receive some form of financial aid.
ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²ÊMajors
The fabulous food world is so diverse, and ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êmajors reflect that. No matter which career path your student chooses, they’ll find the perfect match among ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êprograms.
The Food World’s Most Powerful Alumni Network
ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êgrads join an exclusive network of industry leaders and change-makers over 50,000 strong.
College Life With a Culinary Twist
Each ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êcampus 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
ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êbachelor’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.
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.
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Graduation Info
We can’t wait to welcome your student to the ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êalumni network.
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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.