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Benefit from Prestigious Accreditation Unlike most cooking schools, the CIA belongs to the world of prestigious not-for-profit colleges and universities. The college has accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which accredits leading institutions throughout our region, including Yale University and Columbia University. Middle States accreditation recognizes the quality of our college and helps CIA students pursue post-graduate studies.

Plan Your Visit

Get a great taste of the CIA experience by visiting our campus. There’s nothing quite like seeing the CIA up close and personal. Check out our website to find out about our many campus visit programs and plan your visit today: www.ciachef.edu/visiting-new-york/

And if you can’t make it to campus, we host Admissions Receptions in various locations throughout the U.S., and regularly hold online chats that allow you to interact with current students. Go to our website to find out more about these opportunities.

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Take the Next Step: Apply TodayWhen you’re ready to apply, use the ACE application form, available online or in hardcopy.

For more information on applying, or to schedule a visit, contact CIA Admissions:

1-800-CULINARY (285-4627) admissions@culinary.edu www.ciachef.edu

TRANSFORM YOUR CAREERWith the Associate Degree Program for Advanced Career Experience (ACE) Students

Get the ACE AdvantageHere’s all you need:

• At least 2½ years of post-high school, full-time back-of-the-house foodservice experience in establishments that work with fresh, whole-food products and a varied menu

Here’s what you get:

• Our full support as an ACE student every step of the way.

• Several entry dates to choose from during the Winter and Spring enrollment seasons

• The ACE Quarter-Tuition Grant each semester, if you’re a U.S. citizen

• The chance to begin your studies with knowledge-equivalency credits, so you can bypass externship and get to your career goals even faster

• Access to financial aid advisement—90% of our students received some form of aid

• An inspired setting for learning—our beautiful 170-acre campus in New York’s Hudson River Valley

TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL— BECOME AN ACE STUDENTYou have the work experience; now get the degree that will open up a world of new opportunities in the foodservice and hospitality industry.

The CIA has just the program to get you there fast—the Associate Degree Program for Advanced Career Experience (ACE) Students. Put your experience to work as you build on your knowledge and skills, maximize your value to potential employers, make great industry contacts, and—best of all—earn your degree in just 15 months!

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Gain 1,300 hours of hands-on learning in the CIA’s world-class kitchens and bakeshops.

• Round out your skill set in global cuisines, nutrition, food writing, menu development, cost control and finance, management, communication, and much more.

• Benefit from expert instruction and valuable mentorship from a faculty whose credentials and experience are unmatched in culinary education.

• Enjoy lifetime career and placement services.

Be Immersed in a Vibrant CommunityOur Hyde Park, NY campus is located in the Hudson Valley, a region rich with natural beauty just 1½ hours from New York City, and close to many other exciting Northeast destinations. The campus offers you a variety of student clubs and activities, competitive sports teams, fitness programs, special events, and visiting chef demos.

The CIA has four residence halls, six Adirondack-style lodges, and 20 townhouses, all located right on our riverside campus. Off-campus housing is also available—find out more at www.ciachef.edu/ny-off-campus-housing.

Find Part-time Employment, On or Off CampusAt the CIA, you’ll find part-time, on-campus job opportunities ranging from office work and leading campus tours to catering and assisting with on-campus events featuring some of the greatest stars of the food world. You may also explore off-campus employment in the area’s many restaurants and businesses or work at private weddings and parties.

“I wanted to be driven toward a higher goal, to find a new level of culinary maturity. I found it as an ACE student at the CIA. I was pushed and critiqued by incredibly talented people, and could see myself grow almost immediately. Completing the ACE program created amazing opportunities and opened an unlimited number of doors for me. It gives me the competitive advantage to choose the jobs I want.”

Bron Smith ’08, Chef, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

“I had a long-term dream of returning to India and running my own restaurant, one that would put India on the international culinary map. But before I could do that, I knew I had to train with the best faculty and get the best quality culinary education anywhere. My ACE degree from the CIA, exposure to culinary competitions, and U.S. work experience helped me land my job at Leela Palaces.”

Prateek Sadhu ’11, Chef, Le Cirque at The Leela Palaces, India

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Join an Elite Network of LeadersA CIA education opens doors in every corner of the food world. With your degree in hand, you’ll:

• Benefit from a supportive 48,000-strong alumni network—accomplished professionals who can help guide and advance your career.

• Enjoy the cachet that comes with an unmatched reputation for excellence—76% of top employers prefer to hire CIA grads.

• Explore unlimited opportunities in an industry projected to add 1.3 million jobs over the next decade.

• Take advantage of a continuing trend—restaurant job growth in 2014 outpaced the overall economy for the 15th consecutive year.

• Set yourself apart in the increasingly competitive foodservice and hospitality industry, especially in areas such as upscale restaurants, hotels, and casinos, where the income potential is typically highest.

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