Practice Credit
All Hotel School students are required to work 800 hours, paid or unpaid, in the hospitality industry. The objective of this Practice Credit requirement is to ensure that your education has the essential balance between theory and practical experience. Typically, this requirement is fulfilled in two summers, but part-time employment is accepted.
Students can also take advantage of the school's own Statler Hotel for part-time, paid work. Positions in accounting, banquet services, food and beverage service, front-desk operations, guest services, housekeeping, and Taverna Banfi are available during the school year and during summer and intersession breaks.
The Practice Credit Requirements and Guidelines (.pdf, 62K) provide information regarding:
- Earning practice credit as a transfer student
- Industry segments that will be considered for practice credits
- International students working in the U.S.
- Processing employment verification Forms
- Requirements for graduation
Practice Credit Employment Verification Form (.pdf, 58K)