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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When do I need to meet with an advisor and how do I make an appointment?

You should meet with a student advisor every semester to be sure that you are on track. They are here to help you figure out your class schedule, to help you navigate the necessary paperwork for each step in your academic career and for moral support! The student advisors are available by appointment or email. To schedule an appointment, please call the HTM office or come by to sign-up in person. If you have a question that you feel can be answered via email, please contact the student advisors at htmadvising@yahoo.com. Please bring an unofficial transcript to your appointment!

I am nearing the end of my pre-major coursework and have one lower division class left to take. Can you sign me into upper division HTM status so I can take this class, along with upper coursework?

No - all students must meet all lower division requirements before they are admitted into upper division status…including a letter grade of C or better in preparation for the major classes; completion of 60 units lower division coursework; and an overall/cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. All lower division coursework is to be completed completely before we will sign students into upper division status.

To keep track with your coursework, you may want to consider taking the remaining preparation for the major class(es) you need, along with the 9 units of upper division explorations classes (required of all SDSU students - see explorations section of the general catalog; you need to take one class in sections A, B and C of this category). You do not need to be coded as an upper division student to enroll in these particular classes. This way you can take your 1 or 2 remaining preparation for the major classes, along with these additional requirements, to round out your schedule.

When exactly can I be signed into upper division status?

Please plan to make an appointment with our program director, Carl Winston, at the end of the semester AFTER grades have been posted. There is a small window of time between final grade postings and registration for the upcoming semester, so you will have time to make the transition to upper division status in time to register for appropriate classes. When you meet with Mr. Winston, he will review your transcript to ensure you have met all program requirements and will sign a "declaration of major" form with the corresponding upper division major code. You will then take this form to the registrar's office, where your status will be changed in WebPortal accordingly. To make this appointment, call 619-594-4964.

I am currently an upper division business major and would like to sign into HTM. I have completed all of the preparation for the major classes required for the major, with the exception of the HTM 201 (Introduction to Hospitality) and HTM 223 (Hospitality Managerial Accounting and Controls) classes. My GPA is in alignment with your requirements, etc. Can you sign me into upper division HTM status?

We need you to enroll in the HTM 201 and 223 courses first. When you have completed these classes (with a letter grade of C or better), please make an appointment to meet with our program director, Carl Winston, where you can discuss your switch into the upper division HTM major. (Note: if you have any difficulties with enrolling in the HTM 223 class, please notify Mr. Winston about your situation and ask for his assistance in working with the instructor to gain admittance into the class.) Appointments can be made by calling the HTM Office at 619-594-4964.

There are several steps that must be taken to get you prepared for your 398 internship. It is imperative that you meet with our internship and placement director, Brian Blake, at least one semester before you intend to pursue your internship so he can add you to the student internship request list. We conduct periodic internship information sessions throughout the semester; please stop by the HTM office (PSFA building, room 436) for details on when these are held. We also strongly encourage students to take HTM 301 before starting their internship. Careful, proactive planning on your part will ensure a smooth transition into your first internship.