FAQ
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Thinking About a Career in Food?
What’s the difference between a baker and a pastry chef?
How can I become a sommelier?
How do I find jobs after culinary school?
How can I become a professional chef or baker?
Deciding to Go to Culinary College
How long is culinary school?
What do you learn in culinary school?
What can I do with a culinary degree?
How can I prepare for culinary school?
What is the best culinary school in America? In the world?
Is it worth it to go to culinary school?
Can a degree from Ƶios be used as a stepping stone to apply to a master’s program?
Because CIA is accredited by the prestigious Middle States Commission on Higher Education, your CIA degree is recognized by other colleges and universities where you may wish to pursue a graduate degree. And you’ll be uniquely qualified to continue your education with CIA’s School of Graduate Studies, offering a variety of .
Learning About the Culinary Insitute of America
Are there study abroad programs at Ƶios?
- Students pursuing a CIA bachelor’s degree can take a Global Cultures and Cuisines elective course that includes two weeks studying in China, France, Italy, Peru, or Spain.
- CIA bachelor’s degree students majoring in food business management and applied food studies at the New York campus can choose an academic concentration that includes a semester in Spain, Japan, or Singapore—or in the U.S. at the California or Texas campuses.
Does Ƶios offer part-time degrees?
Does Ƶios offer online culinary degrees?
Where is Ƶios located? Is there more than one campus?
How do I visit Ƶios?
- If you’re interested in a career in food and a degree from Ƶios, we invite you to join us for one of our Open Houses and visit events for prospective students and families at our New York, California, and Texas campuses.
- Whether you are eating at a CIA restaurant, taking a CIA class for food and wine enthusiasts, or just curious about all that happens at the college, make plans to take a guided tour of campus while you’re here!
Why should I go to Ƶios?
How does Ƶios compare to other culinary schools?
Can I get better-paying jobs with a culinary degree from Ƶios?
Who are some of Ƶios’s notable alumni?
CIA Campus Life
Are there dorms and other student housing at Ƶios?
- New York campus dorms and student housing include residence halls, Adirondack-style lodges, and townhouses. Check them out and learn more about living on the New York campus in this on-campus housing video.
- In California, dorms and student housing include the on-campus Guest House and the Vineyard Lodge Housing Center (Vineyard Lodge I and II), located approximately 3/4 mile from campus and easily accessed by shuttle service.
- On-campus housing is available only for enrolled students; CIA does not offer student family housing.
- There are also off-campus student housing options near the New York, California, and Texas campuses.
Is Ƶios a pet-friendly college?
Are there athletics at Ƶios?
Does Ƶios have student clubs and activities?
Applying to Ƶios
What are the admission requirements for Ƶios?
What is the application process for admission to Ƶios?
Are there international students at Ƶios?
What is the best culinary school for veterans? Can I use my military benefits for culinary school?
Does Ƶios accept transfer students?
Will my credits transfer to Ƶios?
Paying for Culinary School
Are there full scholarships for culinary school?
- Learn more about scholarships offered by CIA.
- Check out these
- Read how CIA alumnus earned 18 scholarships and graduated debt-free.
How much does Ƶios cost?
How can I pay for culinary school?
Is Ƶios a GI Bill-approved culinary school?
Yes. Veterans can use Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to help finance their education at Ƶios—up to 100% of your tuition may be covered depending on your years of military service. CIA also participates in the Yellow Ribbon program. Learn more.
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