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Walt Disney World Internship Program

Disney College Program (DCP)

  • Semester-long and may offer internship or experiential credit that may be applied to your academic program (with prior approval)
  • Introduces students to working for a global corporation and offers opportunities to connect with industry professionals as well as students from all over the USA and from many countries around the world
  • This opportunity is available to students pursuing almost all majors offered by FSC, including: Biology; Business programs; Criminal Justice; Law Enforcement Technology; Security System; Sport Management; Interactive Design; Visual Communications; Professional Communications; Economics; Science, Technology & Society; and Liberal Arts & Sciences

Orlando, Florida 

  • Walt Disney World (WDW) is in the top three destination spots for families to visit in the United States
  • With four immersive theme parks, two water parks, and twenty-eight owned and operated hotels on the Orlando property there is so much for everyone
  • WDW has shopping, dining, and nightlife for all budgets, palates, and interests
  • WDW offers the chance for individuals, couples, families, and friends to bond, reconnect, be whimsical, and create memories to last a lifetime
  • Students will find that there is always something to do in Disney World and the Orlando area

Program Requirements

  • GPA Requirement: 2.5 minimum
  • Student must be in good disciplinary standing
  • Program is offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors

Academics

  • Students may earn credit, based on advisement and registration: 

    3-9 credits for internship (based on major)
    3-6 online credits through Farmingdale State College and/or SUNY Online

  • Prior advisement and approval must be sought before accepting and departing for the Program

Housing

  • Students have the option of DCP-provided housing in shared apartments in Lake Buena Vista, FL – across from the Walt Disney World property
  • Students may choose to find their own housing arrangements
  • New Housing Complex Information

Important Links

For more information, contact Tanya Maurer, Email Disney Program Coordinator

Study Abroad

Laffin Hall, Room 302
934-420-2479
studyabroad@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

Internship Information

Program Dates:

  • Program dates differ per placement

Application Deadline:

  • Spring: early October
  • Fall: early March

Budget Sheet 


 Apply Here

Last Modified 11/23/22