Admission requirements for entering freshmen are explained in the
Academic Regulations
and Degree Requirements section of this catalog.
Applicants to the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management who have earned
15 or more semester credit hours at another university must have a cumulative grade point average of
2.50 or higher for regular admission.
International students are required to score a minimum of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) in order to be considered for admission. They must also meet the same requirements
as entering freshmen or as transfer students. Please refer to the University of Houston
International Undergraduate Admissions Booklet for additional information.
Change of Major
University of Houston students who have completed at least 15 hours of college level work must have
a minimum of 2.50 cumulative grade point average in order to change their major to Hotel and
Restaurant Management. Students must submit a General Petition Form to the Conrad N. Hilton College
Office of Student Services. Students are also required to declare their intent to change majors
and explain why they are selecting Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Special Problems Courses
A student who is interested in doing an independent study or a special
project must make arrangements with a faculty members on the nature
of the project and the criteria for the credit. Students must then fill
out a General Petition form. Forms can be obtained and must be returned
to the Office of Student Services. For additional information required,
see the Office of Student Services.