Do you have to live at Disney for the Disney College Program?


Do you have to live at Disney for the Disney College Program? College and Culinary Program participants are eligible to opt-out of housing for their program during DORMS registration. Prior to your scheduled arrival you will receive an email directing you to log in and complete DORMS registration.


How much do you get paid in the Disney College Program 2023?

As of Nov 7, 2023, the average hourly pay for the Disney College Program jobs category in the United States is $19.66 an hour.


What are the benefits of the Disney College Program?

The Disney College Program offers students a combination of on-the-job experience, college coursework, and immersion. In most cases, you'll have the chance to interact with individuals from around the world, reside in company-sponsored housing, and engage in paid internships at Disney theme parks and resorts.


What are the requirements for the Disney College Program?

Must have completed at least one semester at an accredited U.S. college, university or higher education program by the time of the program arrival. Possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization for the duration of the program. Disney does not sponsor visas for the College Program.


What happens if you leave the Disney College Program?

If you break program, you are ineligible to receive a program completion certificate. Reminder: You must be an active Cast Member to use your Disney ID, and/or successfully complete your program to use your Self-Admission Pass and your One-Day Park Hopper Guest Tickets.


How many kids get into the Disney College Program?

With more than 50,000 applicants every year, Disney only accepts about 12,000 new annual recruits.


Does the Disney College Program pay for your housing?

Participants are responsible for the housing cost for their apartment each week (Sunday – Saturday) that they are on the program. Please review your signed payroll deduction request form for the weekly rate of your apartment.


Do you take classes during the Disney College Program?

Additionally, while participating in the Disney College Program, students can continue to take online courses through their university of enrollment, and remain on track with their degree program.


How does Disney College Program housing work?

Disney College Program Housing Students who become part of the program can choose to live in Disney-owned housing complexes near the resorts, with rent payments taken directly from the students' pay for working at the parks.


Do Disney employees get free college?

Tuition Assistance Includes Educational reimbursement and Disney Aspire, which pays 100% tuition upfront at network schools for full-time and part-time hourly employees.


Can boys and girls share a dorm in Disney College Program?

Mixed-gender housing provides program participants, based on availability, the option to live and roommate link with whomever they choose, regardless of their sex or gender identity. You could be placed in a mixed-gender apartment unit and/OR a shared mixed-gender bedroom.


Why did I get denied for the Disney College Program?

Having graduated outside of the eligibility window. Not being able to provide unrestricted work authorization in the United States, if required (usually for international students who are studying outside of the United States) Not meeting a minimum requirement as stated in the job description.


What is the average age of the Disney College Program?

The program is aimed towards that 'average' college age, 18-23, but non-traditional students are welcome to apply and do get accepted!


How much does it cost to live Disney College Program?

Note that your program fees are non-refundable. HOUSING COSTS / RENT: Weekly housing costs for 2024 at Flamingo Crossings Village range from $202 to $246* per week depending on the type of apartment you live in during your program.


What GPA do you need for Disney College Program?

Step 1: Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements. Achieving a program GPA of 2.0 or higher. Being enrolled at a college or university in the semester prior to your internship with the Disney College Program (Disney requirement).


Where do Disney College Program kids live?

Our program participants live at Flamingo Crossings Village, an American Campus Community (ACC), located next door to Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida.


How many hours a week is Disney College Program?

It is a paid internship and participants are guaranteed to be scheduled for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Pay is weekly and housing costs (rent) are deducted automatically from the weekly paycheck. CPs are eligible for overtime (1.5x after 8 hours in a shift or after 40 hours in a pay period.