What is the life in the Disney College Program?

What is the life in the Disney College Program? 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.

Do you get your own bedroom in the Disney College Program?

There are three different bedroom/bathroom apartment configurations, each designed for 4 people. You can choose from (from lower to higher cost order) a 2BR/2BA, with each bedroom and bathoom shared; a 4BR/2BA, with private bedroom and shared bathroom; or a 4BR/4BA with private bedrooms and bathrooms.

What is the success rate for the Disney College Program?

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.

Do you have to take classes during the Disney College Program?

enroll in the course during the semester you attend. Not being enrolled in courses for a semester will impact your graduation date.

Should I bring a car to the Disney College Program?

No, you will not need a car while participating in the Disney College Program, but you may find it helpful to have your own car.

Can you leave the Disney College Program?

Two weeks notice is recommended, if possible. A participant will need to provide their new expected departure date and a general reason for departure. Please Note: If you choose to leave before your scheduled departure date, you will receive an unfavorable rehire status with all segments of the Walt Disney Company.

Does Disney College Program pay for food?

If you don't already know how to cook, it would be a good idea to learn before you arrive. Unlike college, the DCP does not offer meal plans and eating out will get very expensive. If you plan to live in housing, you should be aware there are very strict rules.

Does the Disney College Program care about grades?

Grades are not considered for the DCP. One must be enrolled in college when they apply.

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.

How many hours a week is the Disney College Program?

Every Disney College Program intern must have full availability for work, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Participants can expect to work 30-50 hours a week. During peak season, Disney may expect their interns to work more than 50 hours a week.

What happens after you finish the Disney College Program?

After leaving the program, participants are invited to join the Alumni Association and receive special information and items. If your child has not received this invitation, they may sign up here. They are also invited to apply for Alumni-Only Disney Professional Internships and other roles within the organization.

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.

What Disney College Program role pays the most?

The highest-paying job at Disney College Program is an Intern with a salary of $36,064 per year.

What careers is the Disney College Program good for?

How much do people make in the Disney College Program?

The average Disney College Program salary ranges from approximately $36,064 per year for an Intern to $36,064 per year for an Intern. The average Disney College Program hourly pay ranges from approximately $14 per hour for an Attractions Cast Member to $19 per hour for a College Program Attractions.

What GPA do you need for Disney college?

Students who are registered for a single class must successfully complete that class to remain eligible. All students must have completed 12 credit hours and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. These credentials must be fulfilled by the conclusion of the semester that precedes the DCP internship.

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.