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  • Start Now—Here’s How to Apply to the Culinary Institute of America

    Take hold of your future. If food is your passion, get the best hands-on education here at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ—whether your aspiration is to be a chef, entrepreneur, hospitality leader, or food innovator.

    Get started by submitting your application. Choose from two online options:

    Next, to complete your application file, we just need three additional items:


    1. Request official transcripts.

    2. Submit an essay.

    3. Ask for a recommendation.

    If you’re an international student, check our additional admission requirements.

    That’s it! You’re on your way to enrolling at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ. If you’ve already submitted your application, learn more about the essay and supporting materials.

    Master’s and ACAP Candidates

    Learn more about the application process for ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ’s post-baccalaureate programs.



    How to apply for ACAP >

    Online Bachelor’s Program

    ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Alumni, learn how to apply for our online bachelor’s program.

    How to apply for online bachelor’s >

  • ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Admissions Dates and Deadlines

    Apply Anytime!

    • up to 18 months in advance.
    • Applications accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis.
      • Our Texas Campus has reached capacity for Fall 2024 and is closed to new applications.

    Upcoming Entry Dates:

    • September 10, 2024
    • January 6, 2025
    • April 29, 2025

    Enrollment Schedule

    Programs

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    Apr.
    Associate Degree: Culinary Arts—NY, CA, and TX X X X
    Associate Degree: Baking and Pastry Arts—NY and CA X X X
    Associate Degree: Baking and Pastry Arts—TX X X  
    Bachelor’s Degrees: Applied Food Studies, Culinary Science, and Food Business Mgt. X X X
    Bachelor’s Degree: Hospitality Management X    
    ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Associate Grads Only: Food Business Leadership X    
    Degree Completion: Baking and Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts   X X
    All Master’s Degrees X    
    Accelerated Culinary Arts Certificate Program X    

  • Schedule a Visit to Campus

    Scheduling a visit to one of our world-class campuses is easy and convenient. Just choose your campus, and you will see our schedule of admissions tours and events.

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  • Alumni Referral Scholarship

    If your recommendation letter is from a ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ alumnus, you could qualify for a $1,000 Alumni Referral Scholarship.

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  • Did You Know?


    ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ graduates join the food world’s most powerful alumni network with over 50,000 food industry leaders and change makers.
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