High School Seniors

It’s Your Time to Shine at CIA. Food is Your Future.

When it comes to learning about food and food business, we can say with complete confidence that ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯is truly the best place to begin your future. It’s our hands-on experiential courses; our expert faculty; our unrivaled global reputation. You’ll get all this and more—only at CIA.

Excited by what you’ve heard so far? Take the first step and apply today. You’re going to love it here!

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Application Process

Applying to CIA

Interested in joining our Fall 2025 class? There’s no better time to make your move. Apply Early Action to our New York campus by November 15 and gain access to a special $1,000 Early Application Grant. You’ll get an expedited admission decision and automatically be reviewed for scholarships—and who doesn’t love scholarships!

Join others and visit CIA!

Excited? Then join other high school seniors and visit CIA! Check out our full list of admissions events, including online open houses and campus tours. And after a few hours, you’ll know this is the college for you.

Visit our to learn more about CIA’s academics, campus life, financial aid, and more!

The world of food and hospitality has never been more exciting, and ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯is where you’ll explore it all! You’ll definitely discover new career interests, because food is everywhere—in every facet of business, culture, and society. And with the foundation of skills and knowledge you’ll get here, you’ll be prepared for anything you choose to do. Check out what ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯graduates are doing now.

Benefits and Opportunities

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World-class paid internships at one of 2,000+ CIA-approved organizations.

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½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯offers generous scholarships—and awarded over $40 million last year alone.

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Nearly 475 food and hospitality companies visited ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯looking to hire in 2023—resulting in over 4,000 reported interviews with highly interested employers.

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The food world’s most powerful alumni network—50K+ strong—that not only hire ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯grads, but also help make the connections to advance careers.

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½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯Campuses

Be part of a vibrant campus and close-knit community, where everyone speaks your language—food.

Discover all that ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯has to offer beyond the classroom with our full array of athletics, activities, student services, and delicious dining options. From open mic nights and interactive student groups to off-campus adventures and friendly campus cook-offs, we have countless ways to get involved and meet new people. Did we mention every dorm has a full-sized kitchen?

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