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NFCI Orientation

Before you tie your first apron, all new NFCI students are required to attend NFCI Orientation. It’s your opportunity to get equipped, connected, and ready to start the semester with confidence inside and outside the kitchen.

Orientation Details – Attendance is Mandatory

Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY

All incoming NFCI students must attend.

Need a ride? Free transportation from the SUNY Niagara Sanborn campus to NFCI will be provided for students who request it.

What to Expect 💡

✔️ Mandatory. Hands-On. Hospitality-Inspired.

NFCI Orientation isn’t a lecture — it’s an interactive experience that helps you start strong and feel right at home. You’ll:

🍳 Meet Your Chefs & Professors — Get introduced to the mentors guiding your culinary journey.
🧑‍🍳 Tour the Kitchens & Labs — See where you’ll practice, create, and learn every day.
📅 Review Your Class Schedule — Find out where you’ll be on your first day.
👨‍🍳 Gear Up — Learn what uniforms, tools, and books you’ll need, and where to get them.