How do you get picked for Disney College Program?


How do you get picked for Disney College Program? Once you apply, you will be asked to do a web-based interview. If you pass, you'll have to then complete a phone interview. You might have to wait either a few weeks or even a few months to get results.


What GPA is required for Disney College Program?

All students must have completed 12 credit hours and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.


How much does the Disney College Program cost?

International Program participants must pay the full, non-refundable program fee of $442* upon acceptance of their offer. Domestic (College, Culinary) Program participants will pay the $442 fee in two phases: Upon acceptance: $240 for program fees, activities, events and administration.


Is Disney college hard to get into?

With thousands of eager students applying to the program every year, the competition is fierce. The Disney College Program acceptance rate currently rests at about 20%. The good news is that students who are rejected are always welcome to try again when the next round of applications opens up.


Where do Disney college interns live?

The paid, semester-long internship program allows students to live just outside Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, or the Disneyland Resort in California, while earning college credit at Disney parks and resorts through a combination of on-the-job experience, shadowing, and seminars.


Why did I get rejected from 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 Disney College Program participants?

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


Is Disney College Program worth it?

Disney College Program has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 361 reviews left anonymously by employees. 81% of employees would recommend working at Disney College Program to a friend and 13% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -5% over the last 12 months.


Does Disney College Program pay for housing?

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.


How many free tickets do Disney College Program students get?

After working 150 hours, you'll be mailed the first set of 3 One Day Park Hopper Disney Guest Passes to use to get friends and family into the Parks for free!


Do you need good grades for Disney College Program?

For the Disney College Program, they do not ask you for grades. They just require that you are in college at the time you are applying.


What percent of people get into the Disney College Program?

Historically, the program has been very competitive, with over 12,000 applicants each year and an acceptance rate of under 20 percent.


How quickly do you hear back from the Disney College Program?

If you do pass, you are invited to schedule a phone interview with a recruiter. After this you will wait to hear if you were accepted or not. It generally takes about two weeks to hear back, but sometimes people get pending status, which means they need more time to look at your application.


Where do Disney College Program kids stay?

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