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Open the complete tracker →Program discontinued
Full record →Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management
Appalachian State University · Boone, NCAppalachian State University lists the Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management concentration as discontinued effective fall 2026.
Programs closing
Full record →Culinary Arts
South Puget Sound Community College · Olympia, WAThe college board voted to close the Culinary Arts program. Current institutional operations continue; this is a program closure, not a college closure.
Programs closing
Full record →Baking and Pastry Arts
South Puget Sound Community College · Olympia, WAThe college board voted to close the Baking and Pastry Arts program. Current institutional operations continue; this is a program closure, not a college closure.
Program closing to new students
Full record →Sustainable Tourism (M.S.)
East Carolina University · Greenville, NCEast Carolina University lists Sustainable Tourism (M.S.) as ended or no longer accepting students. This is a program-level action, not an institution closure.
Program closing to new students
Full record →Sustainable Tourism graduate certificate
East Carolina University · Greenville, NCEast Carolina University lists Sustainable Tourism graduate certificate as ended or no longer accepting students. This is a program-level action, not an institution closure.
Program closure approved
Full record →Catering and Private Chef
Tarrant County College · Fort Worth, TXTarrant County College's Board of Trustees approved discontinuing and closing the Level 2 Catering and Private Chef certificate on April 16, 2026. This is a certificate closure, not an institution closure.
Program merged
Full record →Hospitality Management
Purdue University Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, INThe state review records that Purdue Fort Wayne merged the B.S. in Hospitality Management into Business (B.S.B.) during summer 2025. This is a degree-program consolidation, not an institution closure.
Program suspended with teach-out
Full record →M.S. in Event Tourism
Indiana University Indianapolis · Indianapolis, INIndiana's official program review lists Indiana University Indianapolis' M.S. in Event Tourism for program suspended with teach-out. Current students retain a path to finish. The action applies to this credential, not to the institution as a whole.
Program deletion approved
Full record →Master of Arts in Heritage, Tourism, and Conservation
Northwestern Oklahoma State University · Alva, OKThe Oklahoma State Regents approved Northwestern Oklahoma State University's request to delete the Master of Arts in Heritage, Tourism, and Conservation. The action applies to this credential, not to the institution as a whole.
Program closing to new students
Full record →Hospitality Management graduate certificate
University of North Texas · Denton, TXUniversity of North Texas lists Hospitality Management graduate certificate as program closing to new students. Current students may complete the credential. This is a program-level action, not an institution closure.
Programs closing to new students
Full record →Hospitality Management
Ohio University · Athens, OHOhio University says the Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Management will be sunset after state review. Current students can finish the degree. The Bachelor of Science in Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism remains available.
Program terminated
Full record →Culinary Arts
College of Southern Nevada · Las Vegas, NVNevada's Board of Regents approved eliminating the College of Southern Nevada's Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts. The minutes do not state an effective date or the completion plan for current students.
Program deleted
Full record →Culinary Arts
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus · Ozark, ARArkansas's official higher-education agenda records the approved deletion of Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus's 15-credit Culinary Arts certificate for fall 2025.
Programs closing to new students
Full record →Information Technology Quality Assurance; Information Technology Business Solutions; Sheet Metal Working; Manufacturing Industrial Engineering; Carpentry; Ironworking; Drywall Finishing; Construction Tending and Hazardous Material Abatement; Millwrighting; Cement Masonry; Floorlaying; Plumbing; Pipefitting; Painting; Operating Engineering; Manufacturing Technology; Electrical and Electronic Engineering Digital Communications; International Business; Criminal Justice Corrections; Criminal Justice Security Administration; Captioning and Court Reporting; Voice Writing; Hospitality Restaurant and Food Service Management; Visual Communication and Design Web and Interactive Media; Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Polysomnography; Emergency Medical Technology; Medical Assisting; and Massage Therapy
Cuyahoga Community College · Cleveland, OHTri-C identified 30 low-completion associate degree programs for elimination during the 2025-26 academic year. New enrollment ended after August 22, and current students can complete their degrees.
Program closing to new students
Full record →Sustainable Tourism Management major
Southern Oregon University · Ashland, ORSouthern Oregon University lists the Sustainable Tourism Management major for sunset. Fall 2025 was the final admission term and current students have a teach-out through June 2027.
Program closing to new students
Full record →Tourism Management minor
Southern Oregon University · Ashland, ORSouthern Oregon University lists the Tourism Management minor for sunset. Fall 2025 was the final admission term and current students have a teach-out through June 2027.
Admissions suspended
Full record →Hospitality
University of Alaska Anchorage · Anchorage, AKThe University of Alaska Anchorage suspended admissions to its Hospitality occupational endorsement certificate with intent to delete the program. The university says a teach-out will be implemented before a later request for formal discontinuation.
Program terminated
Full record →Tourism and Hospitality Management
Black Hills State University · Spearfish, SDThe South Dakota Board of Regents approved terminating Black Hills State University's Associate of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management during its July 2025 meeting. The university cited extremely low enrollment.
Program terminated
Full record →Tourism and Hospitality Management
Black Hills State University · Spearfish, SDThe South Dakota Board of Regents approved terminating Black Hills State University's undergraduate certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management during its July 2025 meeting. The certificate depended on courses in the closing associate program.
Programs closing
Full record →Hospitality and Tourism - Event Planning and Management
California State University, East Bay · Hayward, CACal State East Bay approved discontinuing Hospitality and Tourism - Event Planning and Management (Bachelor of Science concentration) in spring 2026.
Programs closing
Full record →Hospitality and Tourism - Food and Beverage
California State University, East Bay · Hayward, CACal State East Bay approved discontinuing Hospitality and Tourism - Food and Beverage (Bachelor of Science concentration) in spring 2026.
Programs closing
Full record →Hospitality and Tourism - Lodging, Resort and Club Management
California State University, East Bay · Hayward, CACal State East Bay approved discontinuing Hospitality and Tourism - Lodging, Resort and Club Management (Bachelor of Science concentration) in spring 2026.
Program inactivated
Full record →Culinary and Hospitality Management
Missouri State University-West Plains · MOMissouri's higher-education department records Missouri State University-West Plains's associate of applied science in Culinary and Hospitality Management as inactivated in June 2025. This action applies to the named program, not the institution.
Program inactivated
Full record →Hospitality Leadership
Missouri State University-West Plains · MOMissouri's higher-education department records Missouri State University-West Plains's associate of applied science in Hospitality Leadership as inactivated in June 2025. This action applies to the named program, not the institution.
Program inactivated
Full record →Advanced Hospitality Leadership
Missouri State University-West Plains · MOMissouri's higher-education department records Missouri State University-West Plains's short-term certificate in Advanced Hospitality Leadership as inactivated in June 2025. This action applies to the named program, not the institution.
Program inactivated
Full record →Basic Hospitality Leadership
Missouri State University-West Plains · MOMissouri's higher-education department records Missouri State University-West Plains's short-term certificate in Basic Hospitality Leadership as inactivated in June 2025. This action applies to the named program, not the institution.
Programs paused
Full record →Advanced Culinary Technology
Vincennes University · Vincennes, INVincennes University lists its Advanced Culinary Technology certificate as suspended for 2025-26. The official document calls this a suspension, not a confirmed permanent closure.
Programs paused
Full record →Culinary Arts
Vincennes University · Vincennes, INVincennes University lists Culinary Arts (Associate of Science transfer program) as suspended for 2025-26. The official document calls this a suspension, not a confirmed permanent closure.
Programs paused
Full record →Hotel and Motel Management
Vincennes University · Vincennes, INVincennes University lists Hotel and Motel Management (Associate of Science career and technical program) as suspended for 2025-26. The official document calls this a suspension, not a confirmed permanent closure.
Program terminated
Full record →Sustainable Tourism and Protected Area Management
Michigan State University · East Lansing, MIMichigan State University's official curriculum register lists the Master of Science in Sustainable Tourism and Protected Area Management for discontinuation effective summer 2025.
Program terminated
Full record →Sustainable Tourism and Protected Area Management
Michigan State University · East Lansing, MIMichigan State University's official curriculum register lists the PhD in Sustainable Tourism and Protected Area Management for discontinuation effective summer 2025.
Program discontinued
Full record →Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies
Old Dominion University · Norfolk, VAVirginia's higher-education council reports that Old Dominion University's Master of Science in Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies was discontinued for spring 2025. The action applies to this degree, not to the university.
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