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ENJOY THE ENDURING VALUE OF A CIA DEGREEA CIA education opens doors in every corner of the food world. With your degree in hand, you’ll:

• Benefit from a supportive 48,000-strong alumni network—accomplished professionals who can help advance your career.

• Enjoy the cachet that comes with an unmatched reputation for excellence—76% of top employers prefer to hire CIA grads.

• Explore unlimited opportunities in an industry projected to grow by 10% by 2021.

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CIA BACHELOR’S FAST TRACKSave Time and Money With Bachelor’s Transfer Credits

READY TO GET STARTED?1. Apply online—be sure to indicate your interest in

transferring college credit.

2. Submit your official college transcripts.

3. Complete your application for admission with all supporting documentation.

Questions? Call CIA Admissions at

1-800-CULINARY

www.ciachef.edu

• Take advantage of a continuing trend—restaurant job growth in 2014 outpaced the overall economy for the 15th consecutive year.

• Set yourself apart in the increasingly competitive foodservice and hospitality industry, especially in areas such as upscale restaurants, hotels, and casinos where the income potential is typically highest.

GET ON THE FAST TRACK TO YOUR BACHELOR’S DEGREEHow would you like to get credit for an entire semester or more, pay less tuition, and shorten your degree time? You may be able to do all that with Bachelor’s Fast Track at The Culinary Institute of America!

Bachelor’s Fast Track allows you to apply relevant credits earned (AP or college), life achievement, and select exam results to your CIA degree education. With the possibility to transfer up to 36 credits, you can save time and money—and start your career sooner! Plus, at the CIA you’ll qualify for the same scholarships as first-time students.

CHART YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS

Make a smooth transition to the CIA with Bachelor’s Fast Track

and jump right into classes surrounded by students just like you,

with a passion for food and a desire to find their path in this

diverse industry.

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Management

Scenario #1

Student C completed two semester’s worth of courses (or 30 credits) at another college, and the transfer results were as follows:

Scenario #2

Student D is a recent high school graduate. While in high school, Student D took the following placement tests and earned credits at his/her local community college as follows:

With these courses approved for transfer credit, Student C is eligible to complete the CIA bachelor’s degree program in six semesters, saving more than $40,000 in tuition, board, and housing costs.

Student D also attended a high school that has an articulation agreement with the CIA, which means that he/she will receive transfer credit for Food Safety.

Based on the eligible credits, Student D will be able to complete the CIA bachelor’s degree program in seven semesters, saving more than $20,000 in tuition, board, and housing costs.

Culinary Science

Scenario

Student B completed four courses (or 12 credits) at another college, with these transfer results:

Based on the eligible credits, Student B will be able to complete the CIA bachelor’s degree program in seven semesters, saving more than $20,000 in tuition, board, and housing costs.

Applied Food Studies

Scenario

Student A completed 11 courses (or 33 credits) at another college, with the following transfer results:

With these courses approved for transfer credit, Student A will be able to finish the CIA bachelor’s degree program in five semesters, saving more than $60,000 in tuition, board, and housing costs.

You can transfer credits into any of our bachelor’s-level majors:

•Management

•Culinary Science

•Applied Food Studies

FUEL YOUR PASSION AT THE CIA

You’ll feel right at home as soon as you step onto the CIA

campus. Your new classmates and friends do many of the same

things you do—eagerly anticipate the next farmers’ market, keep

an eye out for the latest ingredients or food business trends,

critique a restaurant as if it was their own…you get the idea.

When it’s time to relax, you can enjoy a variety of student clubs

and activities, competitive sports teams, fitness programs, and

visiting chef demos on campus. It’s a great collegiate experience

in a uniquely food-centric environment.

So go ahead, transfer those credits to the CIA—then save money,

earn scholarships, and launch the career of your dreams ASAP!

Earned Credit CIA Requirement Satisfied

Literature & Literature & Composition Composition

Statistics Math/Science course

Macroeconomics Economics course

Spanish I & II Foreign Language I & II

European & History & Cultures I & II U.S. History courses

Psychology Social Science

Sociology Liberal Arts Elective

Public Policy Free Elective

Business Management Free Elective

Earned Credit CIA Requirement Satisfied

College Algebra Math/Science course

Microeconomics Economics course

Italian I & II Foreign Language I & II

European & History & Cultures I & II U.S. History courses

Psychology Social Science

Creative Writing Liberal Arts Elective

Financial Accounting Financial Accounting

Consumer Behavior Business Management course (elective)

Earned Credit CIA Requirement Satisfied

Literature & Literature & Composition Composition

Introduction to Statistics Math/Science course

Macroeconomics Economics course

French I Foreign Language I

Earned Credit CIA Requirement Satisfied

AP Psychology Social Science (score of 4)

CLEP Exam: Literature Literature & Composition & Composition

Algebra Math/Science

Statistics Liberal Arts Elective