Student Life

Life as a HOST Student

At Highline, we believe the best way to learn hospitality is to live it. Whether you鈥檙e touring the hubs of global travel or networking with industry titans, your education happens just as much out in the world as it does in the classroom.

Work While You Learn: Cooperative Education

Ready to get your foot in the door? Our Cooperative Education program lets you turn your shifts into college credits. Through , you earn 1 credit for every 30 hours you work. (Maximum number of credits is 12.) It鈥檚 the perfect way to build your resume while finishing your degree.

Where could you work? Our students are currently making employed at:

Aviation: SeaTac Airport is our neighbor! Students work with Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Korean Air.
Luxury Lodging: Gain experience at the Fairmont, Four Seasons, or Hyatt properties across Seattle.
Events & Casinos: Join the teams at Lumen Field (Go Seahawks!), Climate Pledge Arena, or the Muckleshoot Casino.
Cruise Lines: Explore corporate roles with Holland America or Princess Cruises.

Beyond the Books: Experiential Learning

Hospitality is about connection. We help you build your professional network through hands-on community projects and field trips.

Local Impact: Partner with to help run major events like Seafair, the Waterland Parade, and the Wine & Art Walk.
Industry Insiders: Connect with , our region鈥檚 lead tourism association, to see how the industry works from the top down.
Real-Time Job Alerts: Stay ahead of the game with the , featuring nearly every job opening at SeaTac Airport.

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Build Your Professional Network

We鈥檝e partnered with the world鈥檚 leading professional associations so you can attend networking events鈥攐ften for free! These memberships open doors to international conferences in cities like Orlando, Toronto, and Savannah.

Get Involved: Join groups like or the .
Hospitality Groups: or .
Conventions and Private Club Management Groups: or .
Travel: Our students don鈥檛 just stay in Seattle; they head to major hospitality hubs across North America to learn from the best.

Welcome, Global Students!

If you are joining us from abroad, you aren鈥檛 just a number鈥攜ou鈥檙e a vital part of our community.

Your Support System: Connect with for help with your transition.
Tailored Advising: We recommend a one-on-one Zoom session with a HOST advisor before you arrive to make sure your pathway is perfectly aligned with your goals.