Center for Career and Academic Advising
Serving all campuses, the CIA Center for Career and Academic Advising is your one-stop destination to answer all of your food career or academic questions. Our knowledgeable staff can help you:
Once you graduate from CIA, the Center for Career and Academic Advising will be available to provide lifelong assistance for free!
CIA Academic Advising
This department is also a resource as you progress through your CIA education, committed to supporting your individual educational goals and enhancing your learning experiences. We help you understand all options and opportunities in the degree programs and the financial benefits of a bachelor’s degree. We provide detailed course information and can refer you to various support services on campus as needed.
The academic advising staff can be reached at 845-451-1452 or advising@culinary.edu.
CIA Career Services
CIA support begins long before graduation—as you prepare for your internship. This semester-long position at one of more than 2,000 CIA-approved locations ensures that you’ll graduate with the real-world skills and industry connections to launch your career upon graduation. Your advisor will guide you through every step of the process—from selecting an industry segment to applying for positions.
As you search for your internship, first job, or next job—you’ll use , the online job site exclusively for CIA students and alumni. With more than 200 jobs posted each month, you’re sure to find the perfect position. Search results include personal contact info to help get your foot in the door.
We host multiple career fairs throughout the year to help you find the job you want after graduation. Meet more than 140+ companies and 300 recruiters from across the United States offering positions that include front-of-house, back-of house, management, and more.
You can also use our online tool, , to search jobs by field, city, state, country, cuisine, and restaurant quality designation. Search results include personal contact info to help get your foot in the door when you apply for jobs or make inquiries.