College Program Questions Thread, Pt 4

I was wondering if there were any areas in this program that are apart of the imagineers. I'm going to school for Game and Simulation Programming and would love to work with programming or gaming programming/design within Disney.

Also if you live nearby, like less than 30 minutes can you opt from the dorm rooms and still stay at your house? Or do you have to stay in the dorms?
 
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Princess_Kayla said:
I was wondering if there were any areas in this program that are apart of the imagineers. I'm going to school for Game and Simulation Programming and would love to work with programming or gaming programming/design within Disney.

Also if you live nearby, like less than 30 minutes can you opt from the dorm rooms and still stay at your house? Or do you have to stay in the dorms?
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Might be a tad early for the postings, but WDI does have opportunities
http://wdi.disneycareers.com/en/career-areas/students-recent-grads/internships-co-ops/

You should also look into stuff with Disney Interactive

You can opt out of housing.
 
Just wondering if anyone knows if they give DCP kids magic bands. I was thinking they might since CMs have entrance cards. I haven't been able to find an answer! Thanks.
 


Boopuff said:
Just wondering if anyone knows if they give DCP kids magic bands. I was thinking they might since CMs have entrance cards. I haven't been able to find an answer! Thanks.
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Cast who were working during a specified period in 2014 received complimentary Magic Bands, but cast hired after that date do not.
 
Question for anyone who might know for sure. Dd graduates May 2016. She is planning on applying for DCP in Jan/Feb for Fall '16 program. If she doesn't make it, is she allowed to apply for the Spring '17 program? I've seen that as long as you didn't graduate more than 6 months prior, you can still apply. So....I'm assuming that she could still apply next Aug for the Spring '17 program. Hopefully this is the case.
 
goofy4tink said:
Question for anyone who might know for sure. Dd graduates May 2016. She is planning on applying for DCP in Jan/Feb for Fall '16 program. If she doesn't make it, is she allowed to apply for the Spring '17 program? I've seen that as long as you didn't graduate more than 6 months prior, you can still apply. So....I'm assuming that she could still apply next Aug for the Spring '17 program. Hopefully this is the case.
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Students must be currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited program or institution and have completed at least one semester OR have graduated within the past six months

The way I see it she would be eligible to apply while enrolled for the Fall program and if she doesn't make it apply again in September after graduation for the Spring '17 program. Hopefully it doesn't take two attempts though!

Source: Disney Careers Job Details for College Program
 


leeg229 said:
Students must be currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited program or institution and have completed at least one semester OR have graduated within the past six months

The way I see it she would be eligible to apply while enrolled for the Fall program and if she doesn't make it apply again in September after graduation for the Spring '17 program. Hopefully it doesn't take two attempts though!

Source: Disney Careers Job Details for College Program
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That's how I read it as well! Hopefully she makes it the first time though. She wants to work for Disney for at least 5 yrs...then decide what to do going forward.
Thanks.
 
goofy4tink said:
Question for anyone who might know for sure. Dd graduates May 2016. She is planning on applying for DCP in Jan/Feb for Fall '16 program. If she doesn't make it, is she allowed to apply for the Spring '17 program? I've seen that as long as you didn't graduate more than 6 months prior, you can still apply. So....I'm assuming that she could still apply next Aug for the Spring '17 program. Hopefully this is the case.
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This is from 2013 but I don't think it's changed:
In order to be eligible to apply and interview, an applicant must currently be enrolled as a full time or part time student in an accredited college or university in the U.S.

A senior may apply during their last semester to participate after they have graduated.

If someone has graduated and is no longer enrolled and taking courses, they would no longer be eligible for the Disney College Program.

If they have graduated and have continued their schooling by pursuing another degree or attending graduate school, they would still be eligible.
https://disneyprogramsblog.com/what...m-start-dates-for-the-disney-college-program/
 
My son graduated last May. He was a Professional Intern this summer and started the CP two weeks ago. But he also got a full time job offer based on his PI this week and is terminating his CP this week.
 
Application Requirements
In order to submit an application for the Disney College Program, applicants must meet the following requirements.

1. Students must be currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited program or institution and have completed at least one semester OR have graduated within the past six months.

This is what it says.....So, according to this, if my dd graduates in May 2016, she can apply for the Fall program (2016) in Jan/Feb '16, and then, because Aug '16 is 3 months after graduation (within that 6 month period as stated above) should be able to apply in Aug '16 for the Spring '17 program.
Hopefully it won't be an issue....she can always check if she gets refused next winter. Otherwise, she'll be taking an on-line course somewhere.
 
goofy4tink said:
This is what it says.....So, according to this, if my dd graduates in May 2016, she can apply for the Fall program (2016) in Jan/Feb '16,
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But she WILL be currently enrolled when she APPLIES in Jan/Feb '16. It won't matter that she has graduated by the time that she does the CP. It only matters that she is enrolled at the time of application.

goofy4tink said:
In order to submit an application for the Disney College Program
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Pinkflmngo said:
But she WILL be currently enrolled when she APPLIES in Jan/Feb '16. It won't matter that she has graduated by the time that she does the CP. It only matters that she is enrolled at the time of application.
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Absolutely! And that's why we hope they take her for the 2016 Fall program. But, if for some reason they don't, because she will still be within 6 months of her graduation, we are hoping she will be able to apply in Aug '16 for the Spring '17 program. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens.
 
My son is a new DCP. If we are there visiting the parks and have fast passes, how can he get the same fast passes with us or can he?
 
Hi all,

I'm thinking of applying to the DCP either this Spring 2016 semester or Spring 2017. My question is in regards to character performers. Is it difficult to be a character performer for the DCP? Any audition tips? Thanks!
 
britterbell said:
Hi all,

I'm thinking of applying to the DCP either this Spring 2016 semester or Spring 2017. My question is in regards to character performers. Is it difficult to be a character performer for the DCP? Any audition tips? Thanks!
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Yes, It is very difficult to become a character performer and it can be tougher on a CP. As a CP they may require you to sign a longer contract (spring advantage). As for the auditions, they are obviously based heavily on looks. they will eliminate most people from face characters quickly. Height plays a big role in both types of characters. Just be comfortable with yourself, have a basic knowledge of dance (nothing crazy but they will have you do a few steps. its easy.)
 
Where can they buy the discounted tickets to the Christmas Party, etc? He knows enough to know there is a discount, but hasn't figured out yet where to go to buy them.
 
Magicsoccer said:
Where can they buy the discounted tickets to the Christmas Party, etc? He knows enough to know there is a discount, but hasn't figured out yet where to go to buy them.
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They are sold at Company D stores. There is one at Disney University, one at Epcot, one at Hollywood Studios (only open very limited hours), and one at the Team Disney bldg (across the street from Downtown Disney)
 
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