How hard is it to get accepted into 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.



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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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One thing to keep in mind is successfully completing the Disney College Program does not guarantee future employment, such as a job or another internship. However, we'll do everything we can to set you up for success and help you prepare for your career after the program.

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

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If you make it through all three stages of the interview, you can expect to wait a few more weeks to find out if you've been admitted. With more than 50,000 applicants every year, Disney only accepts about 12,000 new annual recruits.

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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.

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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.

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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 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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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!

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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.

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Any CMU student (or Guest student from another institutions) who is at least 18 years old and will have completed one semester before they attend the program can apply online to Disney. Students can range from Freshman- Senior year and be from any major.

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But don't fret, Disney fans — there's still one more way to fulfill your childhood dream. Thanks to the awesomeness that is the Disney College Program, students attending university or college can audition to become character performers at the Disney parks. (That includes undergrads and grad students.)

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It's simple, only ask some basic questions about the requirements of the job. One question that is frequently asked is Why do you apply for the Disney College Program? For role specific questions, the recruiter asked What makes you a good candidate for this position?

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