FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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 the preparation for the major classes; completion of 60 units of lower division coursework; and an overall/cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND all lower division coursework is to be completed completely before we will sign students into upper division status.

To keep on 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’ll then bring this form to the registrar’s office, where your status will be changed in the web portal accordingly.

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 Carl Winston about your situation and ask for his assistance in working with the instructor to gain admittance into the class.)

I would like to get started on my HTM 398 internship as soon as I advance into upper division status.  Can I take enroll in this for the first semester of upper division HTM status?

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 a 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.  Careful, proactive planning on your part will ensure a smooth transition into your first internship.