The Culinary Institute of America was founded in 1946. It is located in Hyde Park, NY. Where to go to college is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. There are many programs out there for you to consider. We encourage you to do your research, because we at the Culinary Institute of America believe you will find that no other culinary college comes close to providing the quality of education - from faculty to facilities to curriculum - that you will get at the CIA.
Now is an exciting time in our profession. Interest in food and cooking has never been stronger, and the growth in career opportunities and earning potential has followed suit. Who is leading the way? CIA graduates—as chefs, pastry chefs, restaurateurs, cookbook authors and food journalists, educators, media professionals and even several college presidents! They all have built their success on the foundation of skills and knowledge they acquired at the CIA— the same foundation that will start you down your chosen career path.
For 60 years, The Culinary Institute of America has been setting the standard for excellence in professional culinary education. The faculty, facilities, and academic programs offered at our campuses in Hyde Park, NY and St. Helena, CA are second to none. There’s a whole menu of reasons why the CIA stands out from the crowd:
Widespread recognition as the leader in culinary education throughout the foodservice and hospitality industry, giving you an outstanding credential to carry forth throughout your career.
More than 125 instructors from 16 countries, including the most American Culinary Federation-Certified Master Chefs in all of culinary education. Meet our faculty.
Outstanding facilities—41 kitchens and bakeshops, five public restaurants, and a comprehensive culinary library on campus in Hyde Park; and six professional cooking and baking suites and a restaurant at our Greystone campus in California’s Napa Valley.
Academic programs that give you the strong foundation and extensive knowledge to realize your dreams in the diverse, exciting food world. Check out our programs.
Accreditation "The Culinary Institute of America is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5000. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation."
The CIA is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The certificate of accreditation is available for viewing on the wall of the President's Wing on the second floor of Roth Hall. Supporting documentation can be reviewed in the office of the associate vice president of planning, research, and accreditation, located on the third floor of Roth Hall.
Press "Blue Button" and get a taste of what our college is all about by navigating our website. Then follow up with a visit to campus. There really is no better way to get a sense of what it is like to be a student here. Everywhere you turn, you will see our core values of excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity in action. And you will be surrounded by the enthusiasm and passion for food and cooking that we all share.
The Culinary Institute of America is located at 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538. At the CIA, in the Hudson Valley campus in Hyde Park, NY, our renowned chefs provide expert instruction in a variety of programs for food enthusiasts. No matter what your skill level is, we have a course that will suit your culinary interest. Press "Blue Button" for more information about The Culinary Institute of America.
Dinsmore Golf Course is located at 199 Old Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12580 in Dutchess County. This scenic 18-hole course offers a panoramic view of the beautiful Hudson River and majestic Catskill Mountains. It is the third oldest golf course in the country. Built as a private 9-hole course in the 1890s, it was an amenity to the estates of the Dinsmore, Hoyt and Mills families. The original course, which is now the south nine, was expanded to 18 holes in 1962 and was designed by Roland Stafford.
The 988-acre park includes the Mills Mansion State Historic Site. Scenic hiking trails and old carriage roads border the river. There is a marina with transient dockage and an environmental center, as well as camping and cabin facilities.
Quality Inn is located at 4142 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 in Dutchess County. The Quality Inn hotel is just a stone's throw from the Hudson River. This Hyde Park, NY hotel provides easy access to many local points of interest, including the United States Military Academy at West Point, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Vassar College and the Mid-Hudson Civic Center.
Hyde Park is home to a variety of historical landmarks, including the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site are only four miles from the hotel. Beautiful parks dot the landscape in Hyde Park, providing access to fishing, hiking, and biking trails.
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