JMU Hospitality Management BS Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Catalog Year 2025-2028
Based on VCCS Curriculum for Social Science
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Community College Course |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 |
1-2 |
UNST 001 |
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ENG 111 |
3 |
WRTC 103 |
ENG 111 + ENG 112 both needed |
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ENG 112 |
3 |
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Any UCGS Art or Humanities |
3 |
JMU Gen Ed |
Two different disciplines |
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Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Literature |
3 |
JMU Gen Ed |
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Any UCGS History |
3 |
JMU Gen Ed |
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ECO 202 |
3 |
ECON 201 |
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Any UCGS Natural Sciences |
4 |
JMU Gen Ed |
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Any UCGS Math |
3-5 |
JMU Gen Ed |
MTH 154+155 recommended |
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2nd UCGS Math |
3-4 |
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CST 100 or 110 |
3 |
SCOM 121/123 |
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Social science electives |
9 |
Transfer Electives |
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ACC 211 + 212 |
6 |
COB 241+242 |
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ITE 100/120 |
0-3 |
CIS 204 |
Or wait for JMU |
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Other transfer electives |
6-12 |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60-62 |
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Course |
Credits |
Notes |
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HM 111–444 (11 courses) |
33 |
Core HM courses from 111 through 444 |
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General Business Minor |
9 |
MGT 305, MKTG 380, FIN 345 |
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HM Electives |
9 |
Non-required HM courses |
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University Electives |
6 |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
60 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements
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Students must complete an approved transferable associate degree with minimum 3.0 GPA for guaranteed admission. See www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-gaa.shtml.
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: www.jmu.edu/transfer
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Register Intent to Transfer: www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-GAA.shtml
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Admission Application: By March 1 for Fall or October 15 for Spring
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Financial Aid: www.jmu.edu/financialaid
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FAFSA Deadline: March 1. Learn more at studentaid.gov.
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Create a schedule for all required courses, complete math and English in first year.
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Connect with an advisor at your community college and a JMU Next transfer advisor.
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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Students must be excited to work with people, have excellent communication skills, and be willing to work long hours, nights and weekends. The Hospitality industry requires it!
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HM transfers should ideally have 600 hours of industry experience by end of second semester.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree waives general education at JMU.
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Dual Enrollment degree earners get gen ed waiver but not guaranteed admission.
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Credit for Prior Learning reviewed case by case.
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Catalog Year determined by first semester at JMU.
Is This College Right For Me?
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JMU has 96% satisfaction rate. 88% of classes have fewer than 50 students. #1 most recommended public university by WSJ and Times Higher Education.
Did You Know That…
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50% of credits must be from 4-year, 25% from JMU.
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Completing Associate degree satisfies lower division general education.
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Exceeding 90 credits may exhaust financial aid.
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Two-Year College Transfer Grant available for eligible students.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org.
Program Successes & Highlights
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Hart School Career Fair twice yearly, on-campus employer sessions, internship postings, advising for industry experience.
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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Two-thirds of transfer applicants admitted. Competitive applicants have As & Bs in core areas.
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Transfer student = graduated HS and taken college courses after.
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Learn more at www.jmu.edu/transfer or www.TransferVirginia.org.
Do More With Your Degree!
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Hospitality pairs well with Communication or Business minors/majors. Required Business minor. Experiential learning through internships. 1,000 industry hours required before graduation.