Rosen College of Hospitality Management

As UCF continues to lead the charge in space innovation, Rosen College is expanding the meaning of hospitality beyond our planet. From orbital hotels to lunar dining, our faculty and students are exploring how comfort, care, and connection translate to life beyond Earth. During Space Week, we highlight how hospitality will help shape the future of human experience in space by uniting science, creativity, and empathy in every new frontier.
Explore how Rosen College is redefining hospitality beyond Earth

Learn more about Space Tourism Programming and Initiatives at Rosen College

Space settlement and tourism is no longer a distant dream, and we’re proud to prepare our students to help shape its future. Whether in orbit, on the Moon, or at the frontier of exploration, hospitality will always be at the heart of the ecosystem.”

Dr. Amy Gregory, Faculty Fellow – Space Tourism Programming and Initiatives;
Interim Chair, Department of Foodservice & Lodging Management; Associate Professor

MAKE YOUR FUTURE EPIC

A Universe of Opportunities Starts Here

From the classroom to Epic Universe, our students are living the future of hospitality. FOX 35 joined us to celebrate how Rosen College is opening doors to careers in theme parks, attractions, and beyond. Watch and discover where your journey can begin.

EXPLORE A DEGREE IN THEME PARK & ATTRACTION MANAGEMENT

“I didn’t know how to turn that fascination [with Disney’s storytelling] into a career until I came to Rosen.”

– Corey Clancy ’21

“Rosen opened the door. Universal helped me walk through it.”

– Aristine ’24

best hospitality and hotel management school in the world

(2025 CEOWORLD Magazine)

college in the united states for hospitality education and research

(2024 ShanghaiRankings)

located in orlando, Fl the most visited Destination in the U.S.A.

97%

job placement rate upon graduation

2500

undergraduate and graduate students

$350K+

scholarships awarded annually

The most comprehensive program of its kind with degrees in:

Undergraduate

Graduate

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U.S. News & World Report Names UCF Rosen College Online Bachelor’s Programs Among the Nation’s Top 10
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management’s online undergraduate degree programs are ranked No. 6 nationally in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Business Programs rankings. This top 10 distinction highlights Rosen College’s leadership in delivering flexible, industry-focused hospitality education that meets students where they are while preparing them for meaningful careers worldwide.
Rosen College Receives $1M Gift from Darden Foundation to Expand Student Scholarships and Support Future Hospitality Leaders
A $1 million gift from the Darden Foundation is expanding scholarship opportunities at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, strengthening access to hospitality education while building on a year of record student support and donor engagement.
UCF’s Fall 2025 Commencement Set for Dec. 12-13
Fall graduates will hear from four distinguished speakers who’ve made significant contributions in business, education and community impact.
UCF Rosen College Ranks No. 1 in Nation for 2025
Rosen College has once again been recognized as America’s premier hospitality and tourism program for the sixth year in a row, reaffirming its leadership in education, research and industry impact.

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Upcoming Events

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Apr 02 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Graduate Program Info Session: MS in Hospitality and Tourism

Join us for a graduate program information session to explore your future at UCF Rosen College. Learn about degree options, program structure, career outcomes, and the value of a Rosen College graduate education, along with a clear overview of the admissions process and requirements. Discover how our programs prepare you to lead, innovate, and advance in the global hospitality and tourism industry.

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