The Culinary Institute of America is the world's premier culinary college—founded in 1946 with the mission of transitioning World War II veterans to successful food and hospitality careers. Today, the private, not-for-profit college proudly continues this tradition, enrolling veteran students at its main New York campus and branch campuses in California and Texas. Dedicated to developing future industry leaders, CIA offers food and hospitality focused degree programs with real-world, hands-on experience in our professional kitchens, bakeshops, and award-winning public restaurants. CIA graduates are also backed by an alumni network of 55,000+ of the food world's most powerful leaders and changemakers.