College Credit Transfer Require­ments

Save Time and Money—Transfer Your College Credits to CIA

You’ve come to the right place to get the best education available. CIA offers one-of-a-kind experiences and opportunities for students interested in the food industry. Transferring your credits to get your CIA degree is easier than you think—and may even save you money!

Will My College Credits Transfer?

There are three ways you can learn if your college credits can be used toward a CIA degree:

  • Apply now to CIA—when you apply online be sure to indicate on your application that you wish to “fast track” your education. Your transcript will automatically be reviewed for transfer credits. It’s that easy!
  • Schedule a personalized assessment of your transfer credits. You may be the perfect candidate for our degree completion or turbo programs! Meet with our transfer credit expert, Lindsey Delvecchio, to review your transcripts and walk through the application process. 
  • Take a sneak peek of pre-approved transfer credits by .
    Please note this database is an unofficial resource and is for informational purposes only. Since this list is incomplete, we encourage students to apply or meet with Lindsey to receive a full credit assessment.

Transfer Credit Policy

Applicable transfer credits may include those for specific majors as well as exam results, work experience, military courses, and life achievement courses.

Due to the highly specialized nature of CIA’s culinary education, only business management and liberal arts courses will be considered for transfer credit approval. We do not accept transfer credits for culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, or hospitality and service management (restaurant) courses.

To review our full transfer credit policy, visit .

Articulation Credit Agreements

The CIA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer process with other educational organizations, including high schools and national student organizations, as well as Orange County Community College and Rockland Community College in New York. A complete list of our articulation agreement partners can be found online. (PDF)

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CIA Turbo Option

Earn your CIA degree in as little as 15 months with this accelerated culinary or baking degree program option.

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program

You’ve realized that a career in the food world is what you really want.

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Meet the Admissions Team

CIA’s Admissions Team is excited to work with you during this important time of your life.

How to Apply

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

Tuition and Financial Aid

More than 90 percent of CIA students receive scholarships and financial aid. We’re ready to help you find the most affordable way to pay for your CIA education.

Contact Us

Lindsey Delvecchio
Admissions Counselor
[email protected]
845-451-1591

Specializes in assisting transfer students

Amanda Stevens
Assistant Director—International Admissions
[email protected]
845-451-1566

Specializes in assisting international students