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Welcome Parents and Families
For parents of current ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯students, 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 ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯has to offer than to visit one of our campuses.
Learning From the Best
½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯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 ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯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 ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯students receive some form of financial aid.
½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯Majors
The fabulous food world is so diverse, and ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯majors reflect that. No matter which career path your student chooses, they’ll find the perfect match among ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯programs.
The Food World’s Most Powerful Alumni Network
½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯grads join an exclusive network of industry leaders and change-makers over 50,000 strong.
College Life With a Culinary Twist
Each ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯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
½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯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.
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 ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯alumni 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.