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Can you take days off in the Disney College Program?

Requested days off are never guaranteed and are highly dependent upon scheduling needs, reason, and request date. Disney will not grant requests for time off prior to the start of your program. Your full availability is expected for the entire duration of the program.



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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Visitors. Visitors are welcome to visit a participant's apartment. However, non-program participants are prohibited from staying overnight. Visitor parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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Google says the acceptance rate for the DCP is 20% of applicants.

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Disney College Program Salary FAQs 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. Disney College Program employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 3.5/5 stars.

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You can use the Disney College Program list of role responsibilities as a reference, resource, and inspiration, but not as a one-size-fits-all for your resume.)

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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.

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To meet the requirements for the programs, you must be at least 18 years old by the time your program starts, have unrestricted work authorization (meaning you have to take a semester off from school for this program), and be enrolled part or full time at an accredited college or university.

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