Student Life at CIA New York

Food is Your Community.

Overlooking the Hudson River, our beautiful 170-acre campus in Hyde Park, NY is the total package for college life. From numerous clubs and activities to athletic teams, special events, and guest speakers, there are countless opportunities to explore and enjoy life on campus alongside a community that shares your passion for all things food.

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We鈥檙e a college with a culinary twist, which means you鈥檒l have the full student experience on campus. Here鈥檚 what you can expect.

A person is grilling food on a barbecue in an outdoor area near a set of green lawn chairs. Three people are sitting in the chairs, relaxing and chatting. The setting appears to be part of the cia hyde park campus, complete with multi-story buildings and landscaped gardens.
A person wearing a chef's uniform and number 233 bib stands behind a table with a cutting board and an apple, smiling and holding up both hands. The indoor setting at the CIA Hyde Park Campus includes other chefs and green and orange ceiling decorations.
A group of four people wearing chef uniforms are sitting at a table in a brightly lit dining area on the CIA Hyde Park campus, smiling and enjoying their meal. One person is laughing heartily, while the others appear to be engaged in conversation and eating. Trays of food are laid out on the table.
A group of female volleyball players wearing green jerseys and black shorts celebrate on the court at the CIA Hyde Park campus. The player with jersey number 14 appears to be shouting with joy. They are in an indoor gymnasium with blue bleachers and spectators in the background.
A group of people walking outdoors on a sunny day at the Hyde Park campus. A woman in a black dress and a man in a gray suit, possibly CIA agents, are smiling and talking to each other while others follow behind them, including a person in a white lab coat and another in casual attire. Trees and hills are in the background.
A spacious cafeteria on the CIA Hyde Park campus features numerous tables and chairs, large windows offering a scenic view of a lake with mountains in the background. Warm sunlight streams in, illuminating the modern d茅cor and vibrant orange light fixtures hanging from the ceiling.

Chat With a Student

Are you curious about what it鈥檚 really like to attend CIA? We鈥檝e got you covered. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven鈥檛 asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you genuine advice鈥攂ecause they鈥檝e gone through it, too.

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Food is your pathway. Plan a visit to learn more about student life on campus.

Are you ready to explore the #onlyatcia experience? Throughout the year we offer campus tours, open houses, and online events so that you can ask questions, learn more about our programs, and chat with admissions counselors. Do you have specific questions about student life at our New York campus? No problem! We鈥檇 be happy to help and tell you more about our on-campus opportunities.

Fun Outside the Kitchen!

From gameshows, to BINGO, to field trips鈥攖here鈥檚 something for everyone at CIA.

The Culinary Institute of America

1946 Campus Drive
Hyde Park, NY 12538