Do you get to pick your roommates in the Disney College Program?

Only the leader may designate housing preferences. Roommate linking is only available during the initial 72-hour DORMS registration window for your select arrival date. Please note that if you select to break the match you will not be able to link to that same person again.

How are roommates selected in college?

Many schools allow students to choose their own roommates or request roommates before the start of the term. Some colleges, however, may assign roommates to all first-year students. Usually, roommate assignments are based on students' answers to questionnaires.

Can you live with your boyfriend at 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.

How does Disney College Program housing work?

There is on-campus housing available for students who need to relocate to the area or simply want to enjoy living within their community of cast members. Disney's student housing, known as Flamingo Crossings Village, costs between $191 to $246 per week, depending on the type of apartment you select.

Can you opt out of housing for the Disney College Program?

Yes, students may opt out of Disney Program housing when they receive further information from our Housing team in the days leading up to their arrival.

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Does Disney College Program pay for 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.

What happens if you quit 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.

What are the odds of getting into the Disney College Program?

The Disney College Program acceptance rate lies somewhere around 20%. So, typically, for every 100 applicants, only 20 are accepted.

Do DCP get free tickets?

Complimentary Tickets

If you are at Walt Disney World Resort, you will have the opportunity to earn additional complimentary One-Day Park Hopper tickets so you can enjoy the parks with your family and friends, too. After working your first 150 hours, you'll earn your first set of complimentary tickets.

How much do you make a week in the Disney College Program?

As of Jan 24, 2024, the average annual pay for the Disney College Program jobs category in the United States is $45,721 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.98 an hour. This is the equivalent of $879/week or $3,810/month.

Does everyone get accepted into the Disney College Program?

With more than 50,000 applicants every year, Disney only accepts about 12,000 new annual recruits. The competition for spots is fierce. As part of your interview process, you'll indicate the areas of the company that you'd most prefer to work.

Where do Disney College Program people live?

Located in Winter Garden and less than ten minutes from WDW resorts and parks, Flamingo Crossings Village was built and is operated by Disney partner American Campus Communities as a means of combining four separate, residential-type apartments into one community and resort-style property to emulate that of a ...

Does everyone get an interview for Disney College Program?

There are no right or wrong answers; Disney is merely trying to see if your child's personality is a good fit for its organization. Formerly, if your child met Disney's criteria, they would be invited to schedule a Phone Interview (PI). Not everyone who successfully completed the WBI was invited to do so.

Are college roommates randomly assigned?

Roommate pairings are made largely at random, while taking into account some lifestyle preferences or needs, like sleep patterns, disabilities, or medical conditions.

Can guys have girl roommates in college?

In total, approximately 50 schools in the U.S. are currently allowing men and women to room together, though participation is still fairly low. The movement started as a way to better serve some gay, bisexual or transgender students who may prefer to live with a member of the opposite sex.

Can you share a dorm with the opposite gender?

Living in co-ed dorms. Co-ed dorms (meaning the buildings, not the individual rooms) may still separate genders, often by floors or “wings.” But many colleges just mix things up, with female and male roommates living next door or across the hall from each other.

Should I bring my car to the Disney College Program?

If you do not purchase a decal, you should not bring your vehicle, as you will NOT have a place to park. Once parking decals sell out, there may not be another opportunity to purchase a decal. If you do not have a vehicle, you may use the complimentary bus transportation, which can take you to and from work.

How many hours do you work in the Disney College Program?

Generally, students work between 30 and 40 hours a week and may have opportunities to pick up additional hours. During peak times you may be required to work as many as 60 or more hours per week.

What are the perks of Disney College Program?

Disney College Program (DCP) participants receive a variety of benefits and perks, including discounted Disney merchandise, free admission to Disney theme parks, free housing, and a competitive hourly wage.

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.

Do you need good grades for Disney College Program?

All Disney College Program (DCP) applicants must be a current College of DuPage student during the semester in which they apply. 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.

What questions do they ask in the Disney College Program interview?

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?"

Are you guaranteed a job after the Disney College Program?

It's important to remember that while you can inform of us what role or roles you're most interested in, you are NOT guaranteed placement in any specific role.

Does the Disney College Program cost anything?

PROGRAM FEES: A non-refundable program fee of $442 is required for all Disney Program participants.

Do you do school while in the Disney College Program?

There are no Central Michigan University classes that you attend while participating in the Disney College Program. Each student earns credit for the entire Disney College Program experience at Disney, which include work, education, and living components.