William F. Harrah College of Hospitality

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Purpose and Focus

Situated just blocks away from the world’s greatest hospitality laboratory—the Las Vegas Strip—the Harrah College of Hospitality enjoys unparalleled access to the hotels and resorts that are shaping the industry. Consistently ranked among the top five hospitality programs in the world, the college provides students with the theoretical and practical foundation they need to succeed in the competitive field of hospitality. Our faculty members are internationally-renowned, and our alumni consist of some of the most influential leaders in the industry, with graduates overseeing major hotel brands, popular restaurants and event firms, and Fortune 500 companies.

Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Professional Golfers’ Association of America

Departments

Food & Beverage and Event Management
Hospitality Management
Resort, Gaming, and Golf Management

Undergraduate Degree

Hospitality Management — Bachelor of Science
    Event Design and Management Concentration
    Gaming Management Concentration
    Hospitality Beverage Management Concentration
    Human Resource Management Concentration
    Innovative Restaurant Management Concentration
    PGA Golf Management Concentration  

Graduate Degree Programs

For information on graduate degrees and programs refer to the Graduate Catalog.

Admissions

New students who meet the university’s admission requirements may apply and be admitted directly to the Harrah College of Hospitality. Continuing students may request admission to the college through the change of major process by contacting the Hospitality Advising Center and making an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. Students must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA in order to have their major changed. 

PGA Golf Management Concentration: Applicants must have submitted a golf handicap of 12 or less verified by the United States Golf Association (USGA), a PGA golf professional, or a high school golf coach, or must have successfully passed the PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT). This is an on-campus only concentration. See website for more information.

Transfer Policies

The Office of Admissions accepts any course that could potentially apply towards any major and is not an indication of the amount of credits that can be applied towards the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. A candidate for the baccalaureate degree at UNLV must complete the last 30 university semester credits in uninterrupted resident credit as a declared major in the degree-granting college and must complete at least 30 upper-division credits in residence.

Upon admission to UNLV, the Hospitality Advising Center performs a second evaluation of the accepted transfer credits to determine which courses are applicable to the Hospitality degree. To determine the degree applicability of a course, the student may be asked to submit an official course description, syllabus, and/or other materials.

In addition to the university’s transfer requirements, the Harrah College of Hospitality has the following conditions for transfer credit.

1. While class standing is determined by the number of credits accepted by the University during the first evaluation, progress toward graduation is determined by the College’s evaluation.
2. Only transfer Hospitality courses completed with a grade of C (2.00) or better may be considered for Hospitality Core degree applicability.
3. Generally, 300/400-level transfer courses are not accepted for the core degree requirements.

College Policies

Minimum C (2.0) Grade Requirement

The Harrah College of Hospitality requires a minimum C (2.00) grade in each Hospitality core and concentration course. Failure to complete the course with the minimum grade requirement will prevent the student’s ability to enroll in subsequent courses.

Academic Warning/Suspension Policy

The Harrah College of Hospitality adheres to the university’s policies on academic warning and suspension. Please refer to the appropriate sections of the Undergraduate Catalog for details on these policies. Students on academic warning or students returning to UNLV after suspension must meet with an advisor for academic planning.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the university’s degree requirements, students pursuing a degree from the Harrah College of Hospitality must earn at least 120 degree-applicable credits, successfully complete the required courses, and meet the grade and GPA requirements.

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management degree students must have met the following requirements:

1. Must have earned at least a 2.00 GPA
2. Must have completed at least 38 credits of upper division (300-400 level) courses
3. Must have completed their final 30 credits at UNLV as a declared Hospitality student

Although the college offers summer courses, students should not rely on summer courses to meet graduation requirements.
Students must apply for graduation through the Office of the Registrar at least one semester prior to graduation. (See the Graduation Policies section of the catalog for more information.)

Work Experience Requirement

In addition to general academic requirements, the Harrah College of Hospitality requires 1,000 hours of acceptable employment in the hospitality industry.  International students must go to the International Students and Scholar Services to verify employment eligibility.

Academic Advising

The Harrah College of Hospitality offers academic advising through the Hospitality Advising Center. The school’s academic advisors are available to assist undergraduate students in developing and implementing an academic plan designed to meet their educational and career goals.

For office hours and advising availability, please call the Hospitality Advising Center at 702-895-3616 or visit their website at www.unlv.edu/hospitality/advising.

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