Admissions

Admission Criteria

Those seeking admission must meet the criteria below:

• Completion of 28 credits.
• Completion of WRA 101, STT 200, and EC 201
• 3.0 or higher MSU Cumulative GPA
• 3.0 or higher average between WRA 101, STT 200, and EC 201 (MSU and Transfer)

Admission is based primarily on MSU cumulative GPA and average between WRA 101, STT 200, and EC 201 (MSU and Transfer). Academic and non-academic factors and experiences will also be considered. The application requires a statement of professional goals as well as documented work experience and extracurricular activities.

The average student admitted in the Spring 2026 cycle had a 3.6 MSU Cumulative GPA and a 3.5 average between WRA 101, STT 200, and EC 201.

Admission Process

• All applicants are reviewed at the end of the semester in which they apply for admission.
• The online undergraduate application to the Hospitality Business major in the Broad College of Business is required as part of the admission review process.
• Students will receive an email notification regarding their admissions status through the MSU Office of the Registrar Confidential Message System.
• Hospitality Business students who have reached junior status and are denied admission must change their major. Students can use these contacts for changing major to get started.
• Applicants who have been denied admission can reapply the following semester.
• Completion of the Level I or Level II internship is not required for admission.