A student will need to complete a housing application only if they are:

• A new student
• An associate graduating student who enrolls in the bachelor’s program
• A student returning from a semester away
• A student returning from extern or stop-out

• Career and Academic Advising
• Transfer Credit Services
• International Student Services
• Student Work Programs
• Career Services/Externships
• Advising Plus—Student Advisor Program

No, CIA’s database of approved Externship/Internship sites includes 3,500+ domestic and international externship opportunities. If a student has a specific site that is not included in our database, they should reach out to their advisor. Sites are approved by faculty.

All students have access to Culinary Connect, CIA’s database of approved externship/internship sites, which also houses all job opportunities for students and graduates.

Yes, students will need to familiarize themselves with any language and/or travel documentation requirements (passport, visa, etc.).

No, most of our courses are in a laboratory or classroom environment. Some lecture courses are delivered as hybrid courses which means it is both online and in-person. We do have some online sections for lecture courses.

Yes, every student has a career and academic advisor. The student can find the contact information on the student portal.

Students should reach out to the career and academic advisor to discuss other course options. Students should also continue to check the schedule as additional sections might be added or seats might become available. All students will have the opportunity to start their core lab requirements within their first three semesters of enrollment. This does not include if there are disruptions to their studies (such as withdrawals, leave of absence, failures, etc.).

The Library Learning Commons is the Hub of academic support on all three campuses. The Library Learning Commons space offers:

• Individual and group study areas
• Tutoring and mentoring services
• Kitchen space to practice knife cuts and piping skills
• Disability services
• Learning, studying, test prep, and time management strategies
• Library research assistance
• Workshops

Zen Den

The overall goal of our resources and support is the success and retention of our students, while developing excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity in our student body. The Zen Den is an inclusive space, on the fourth floor of the Conrad N. Hilton Library where students can relax and decompress. The Zen Den includes self-led activities such as fidget toys, coloring books, puzzles, a tea station, and more.

Yes. Each campus has a disability specialist who will work with your student to develop an accommodation plan. Documentation is required.

Yes. Special accommodations for dietary and health allergen needs are managed and documented by the Learning Commons Department. From there a student meets with Dining Services management to determine how best to accommodate the restriction within the meal plan structure.

The board fee, encompassing the CIA Meal Plan at CIA, is a mandatory component for all students attending CIA and is non-refundable. This policy is outlined in detail within the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook. The CIA Meal Plan operates on a points system, with allocations determined by the number of “class days” as outlined in the Academic Calendar.