All new students are required to attend an orientation session tailored to familiarize them with the policies, procedures, and educational resources of the CIA for their academic success. In addition to hearing from staff and administration, these sessions include guidance from current students acting as Orientation Leaders to aid in the transition process. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to explore their culinary or baking and pastry facilities and gain insight into their curriculum.
For more information on how to become an Orientation Leader, contact the Assistant Director for Student Engagement in the Student Recreation Center at 845-451-1408.
In addition, all new students are required to complete two online programs within the first two weeks of their arrival on campus. These programs concentrate on two topics: alcohol abuse education and prevention, as well as sexual assault education and prevention. Students are informed of this requirement on the first day of the orientation program. The goal is 100% compliance with this requirement and a passing grade of 70%.
Certificate program students participate in a one-day, intensive orientation to the CIA campus, student services, policies, and procedures.