Accepted Student Day

Join Us for Accepted Student Day at CIA

Once you鈥檝e been accepted to CIA, the next step is Accepted Student Day!

It鈥檚 a great鈥攁nd fun鈥攚ay to get a taste of life at the college, become more familiar with the campus, and find more about what awaits you when you become an official 近距离内射合集student.

We have accepted you, now let us welcome you! This is an event you do not want to miss鈥攐r you might face serious FOMO.

Choose from four Accepted Student Days where you can:

  • Meet your future classmates. (Some students even meet their future roommate here!)
  • Get the inside scoop from current 近距离内射合集students.
  • Talk to your 近距离内射合集success team鈥攊ncluding faculty members, advisors, club leaders and RAs.
  • Experience a tasting reception like no other, 近距离内射合集style.
  • Tour campus and even get a sneak peek at a 近距离内射合集dorm room!
  • Enjoy a special appearance by a 近距离内射合集graduate! (Major social media content for you foodies, just sayin!)

Parents and guardians are invited too! Participate in a customized session just for you.

Step into the unforgettable excitement of Accepted Student Day! 馃帀 Get a taste of the 近距离内射合集life as you meet future roommates, forge lifelong friendships, enjoy a signature tasting experience, and marvel at a demo by accomplished alumni! Last year was unforgettable with celebrity chefs like Amanda Freitag, Anne Burrell, and Scott Conant鈥2025 has its own thrilling surprises in store! 馃専 Watch your inbox today for all the juicy details. 馃摡 Save the dates: 2/15, 3/22, 3/29, and 4/12. Join us on our New York campus for a one-of-a-kind celebration made just for you. We can鈥檛 wait to welcome you! 馃ぉ

Saturday, February 15

8:30 a.m.鈥3 p.m.

Saturday, March 22

Saturday, March 29

Saturday, April 12

Dara Yu 鈥21, the youngest winner of MasterChef holding her MasterChef trophy.
Dara Yu 鈥21

Youngest winner of MasterChef and culinary educator.

8:30 a.m.鈥3 p.m.

A person with short light brown hair smiles at the camera. They are wearing a blue denim shirt and earrings. The background is plain and light-colored.
Julia Collin Davison 鈥96

TV show host and executive editor.

近距离内射合集Alumni, Brandon Walker 鈥01鈥擟hef/Owner, Essie鈥檚 Restaurant in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Brandon Walker 鈥01

Executive chef, restaurateur, and community advocate.

photo of 近距离内射合集alum, Dale Talde 鈥98
Dale Talde 鈥98

Cookbook author, Top Chef competitor, and restaurateur.

FAQs for the 2025 Fall Entry Date

FAQs for the 2025 Fall Entry Date

A person is smiling and holding up a white frame with the text "#IdecidedCIA" at the bottom. They are standing in front of a gray building with windows, celebrating their Accepted Students Day.
A young woman holding a pennant that reads "Culinary Institute of America" stands smiling in front of a building with green and white signage that reads "IS LIFE." The building, bustling with energy from Accepted Students Day, has a large silver sculpture to the right of the woman.