Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Program: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California
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How are students admitted into the Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort?
Students must complete the steps outlined on our Application page.

What are the application requirements?
To apply, students must be enrolled currently in a college or university and have completed at least one semester. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet his or her school's requirements for participation.

What type of work authorization do I need?
Participation in this program requires unrestricted work authorization.

I do not live in the United States, but I would like to work at the Disneyland® Resort. What should I do?
Walt Disney World Co. in Orlando, Florida, hires candidates living outside the United States for its International Programs. For more information, please access the official International Programs Web site at wdwcareers.com.

Is there a Summer program at the Disneyland® Resort?
No. At this time there are no summer offerings for the Disney College Program at the Disneyland Resort.

Will I lose my financial aid if I participate in the program?
It is up to each student's school to determine how financial aid is handled if a student chooses to participate in the program. Students should visit their faculty advisor and consult with the Career Services, Financial Aid and the Admissions departments to gain information about the available options. External learning and earning programs can be referred to as an internship, externship or co-op program, according to the practices of the individual schools. For more information, students can access the U.S. Department of Education Web site at http://studentaid.ed.gov.

Is Disney College Program participation limited to certain majors?
All majors are welcome to apply.

When will recruiters be visiting schools?
We visit schools in the Southern California area each Fall and Spring. In the fall, we recruit for our Spring program only. In the spring, we recruit for our Fall programs only. The campus visits consist of a presentation that provides more detailed information about the program and the ability to interview with a recruiter immediately after the presentation, over the telephone, or the following morning.

If students miss the presentation at their school, can they still interview?
Yes. Students may attend a presentation at another school, or they can view the presentation online.

Should I bring a cover letter and résumé to the interview?
It is not necessary to bring a résumé to apply for the Disney College Program. However, students may bring them to their interviews if they wish.

If students are not accepted the first time they interview, can they try again?
A student is more than welcome to apply and interview during the following recruiting season (the following semester). However, students can apply and interview only once per semester.

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