Internships
Students are required to complete 400 hours of hospitality-related industry experience prior to graduation. Learning through professional experience is an essential component of the hospitality program.
Internship opportunities are available locally, nationally, and internationally (as part of International & Exchange Program).
Internship Examples
- AAA of Western and Central New York
- Adam's Mark Hotels and Resorts
- Brookfield Golf and Country Club
- The Buffalo Club
- Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Caffé Aroma
- Chartwell's
- Country Club of Buffalo
- Delaware North
- Hampton Inn
- Harry's Harbour Place Grille
- Hershey Park (Hershey, Pennsylvania)
- Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts
- Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
- The Mansion on Delaware Avenue
- Marriott International
- Park Country Club of Buffalo
- Radisson Hotels and Resorts
- Red Lobster Restaurants
- Rich Products
- Seasons Day Spa
- Transit Valley Country Club
- Walt Disney World College Program
Student Organizations
The Hospitality and Tourism Department develops enterprising students through distinctive educational experiences in student organizations that provide excellent opportunities for leadership positions and participation in chapter activities including field trips; guest lectures; local, regional, and national conferences; scholarship opportunities; and professional networking.
Our students take advantage of a wide array of academic, professional, and social activities to enhance their scholastic and career interests. Hospitality and tourism majors are some of the most active and engaged students on campus.
Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH)
International Honor Society for Students in Hospitality Management: Eta Sigma Delta (ESD)