Admission Policy 

 

Admission Requirements on-site programs: 

Escuela Hotelera de San Juan begins courses in August, October, January, and April, and they are subject to change at any time. New daytime, afternoon, and evening sessions open depending on the available classrooms. The programs offered by Escuela Hotelera de San Juan are open to any person with a high school diploma or equivalent who wishes to benefit from the education offered by the Institution. The Institution does not discriminate against any person for reason of sex, age, nationality, color, disabilities, ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, financial status, political beliefs, or any other protected status. The following person has been designated to manage the questions with regard to the non-discrimination policies, including those under Title IX:  Title IX Coordinator, 229 Guayama, San Juan, 00917, (787)759-7599, ofcom@escuelahotelera.edu. For further information on the non-discrimination notice visit https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and contact number 1- 800-421-3481. 

Any person who wishes to be admitted to any of the two study programs offered at Escuela Hotelera de San Juan must meet the following admission requirements: 

  1. Complete the application for admission and show to be motivated to work in a position related with the program. In addition to the applicant, the applicant’s father/mother or legal representative must sign the application, if applicant is under 21 years of age. The Application for Admission can only be completed by the prospect. 

  2. Prove, through credit transcript, diploma, or certification, to be a high school graduate from a school recognized by the Puerto Rico Department of Education or an Accrediting Agency recognized by the government of the United States or Puerto Rico. Proof of approval of the high school equivalency test (GED) provided by the Puerto Rico Department of Education or credit transcripts showing completion of two years towards a Bachelor’s Degree or a two-year Associate Degree transferable to a Bachelor’s Degree may also be presented. 

  3. Present a vaccination certificate, if under 21 years of age. In the case of vaccination exemptions for religious and/or medical reasons, proof should be delivered to the Office of Admissions. The candidate should deliver a sworn statement requesting the religious exemption, which should indicate the name of the religion or sect, and be signed by the parent or legal guardian, and by the minister of the religion. In the case of medical exemption, the candidate will present a certification so requesting, signed by a physician authorized to exercise the profession in Puerto Rico, and should indicate the specific reason and duration of the conditions why the candidate cannot be vaccinated. 

    Steps to be followed during the admission process: 

  • The prospect should pay a $50.00 admission fee. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy, unless the candidate is rejected, in which case the admission fee will be refundable. 

  • The candidate should deliver two 2”x2” photos to the Office of Admissions.  

  • Evidence of water, electricity, telephone, or cable that can show the student’s official address. 

  • The Social Security card to provide full social security number in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Education.  

  • The student is required to have some equipment (laptop, Tablet, or computer) to be able to consult the electronic book.