Student Commons

Student Commons and The Egg at CIA

At the center of all campus activity at ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²ÊNew York are the Student Commons, which house dining and recreation facilities, administrative offices, and classrooms. Open Monday–Friday, 5:45 a.m.–10 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m., when the college is in session.

The Egg is an extraordinary dining venue, providing seating for nearly 500 students with an additional 150 seats available outdoors. But it’s so much more than just a place to eat. For more information, please call 845-905-4747.

This dining venue offers seating for 500 students with an additional 150 seats outdoors. At The Egg, you’ll also find:

  • A wide variety of dining choices at The Line, The Café, and the Innovation Station
  • Seven lounge areas with couches, armchairs, and cocktail tables
  • Private room for student club meetings and dining
  • A stage for open mic nights, karaoke, comedy shows, cooking demos, and more
  • A piano for impromptu use
  • Three 12×10 multimedia screens
  • State-of-the-art sound system
  • Over 50 device-charging stations
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • ATM and a mailbox
  • Marketplace featuring a variety of fresh, seasonal foods, and beverages

For more information about The Egg, please call 845-905-4747.

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Student Recreation Center

This facility offers a wide variety of centralized, on-campus athletic and recreation options, including:

  • Cardio center
  • Free-weight room
  • Circuit training area
  • Yoga and Pilates room
  • Gymnasium with two official-size basketball/volleyball courts
  • Indoor track
  • Six-lane pool
  • Two racquetball courts

Outdoor sports facilities include an athletic field for softball and soccer, as well as two tennis courts.

If you’d like to spend the weekend exploring the nearby Catskill and Berkshire ski areas, local golf courses, Taconic State Park, and New York City museums and theaters, call 845-451-1400 for information.

Student Affairs Wing

The Student Affairs Wing houses the following ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êdepartments:

  • Dean of Student Affairs
  • Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Health Services
  • Residence Life

In addition, several student organizations have meeting space in this area, including:

  • Student Government Association
  • La Papillote, the campus newspaper
  • SPICE (Student Programming Igniting Campus Entertainment)

Also in this section

Residential Life

As a culinary school with several housing options, the CIA’s goal is to make your experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible should you choose to reside on our Hyde Park, NY, campus.

Clubs and Activities

College is an experience you’ll remember forever, and so many memories are made beyond the classroom and kitchens.

Student Services

The ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êis fully committed to helping you succeed throughout your personal, academic, and professional journey with us.

ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²ÊAthletics

ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êis one of the few culinary schools with a top-quality athletics program featuring two co-ed teams.

Student Handbook

This Student Handbook of ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Ê is where students can find information about campus life and services, student rights and policies, and campus contacts for all ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êcampuses.

Brewery at CIA

Primarily a classroom where bachelor’s-level students learn about the ingredients, equipment, and techniques required to produce ales and lagers. Award-winning beers and seasonal selections are sold on tap at The Egg, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–10 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. You can also order crowlers of ÐÒÔËÁùºÏ²Êbeers online for shipping.

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