Disney Program Guest Students
If you have discovered that your university does not offer credit for the Disney College Program on your campus, we're ready to help you.
We can help with fieldwork credit
Our Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration (RPL) make fieldwork credit available to all students selected for the program, regardless of major or class status. Students selected for the Disney College Program may earn from 1-15 credits from RPL for their entire Disney experience including work performance, Disney educational offerings, and living/cultural experience.
Fieldwork course
RPL 318: Field Course in Recreation 1-15 credits
(The program is similar to earning internship credit, as it is earned primarily for entry-level work experience in a specialized recreation setting, such as Disney.)
Fieldwork requirements
Students will complete and submit five requirements to earn the RPL fieldwork credit:
- Final paper reflecting program experiences.
- Skills assessment at the end of the program.
- Disney Performance Evaluation form is given to the student by their Disney manager at the end of the program.
- Two informational interviews, networking with professional Disney Cast Members of the student's choice.
- Enroll and attend several Disney educational offerings (see Disney's website for current offerings).
Transfer to credit
In order to have your final grades/credit transferred to your school, a transcript request form can simply be completed online. The forwarding of your transcript is a free service for a normal 1-3 day processing request.
Supervision
Your Disney College Program work location will assign you a manager who will complete a final performance evaluation at the end of your experience upon your request. We also provide a university supervisor who will contact you periodically and meet with you at an on-site fieldwork meeting once during the semester.
Registration deadlines
Fall or Fall Advantage Program: September 15
Spring or Spring Advantage Program: February 1
Enrollment
Please fill out the application and submit it for guest student processing. Students are admitted to CMU as “guest students” for the semester that they are in the program. You determine how much fieldwork credit to enroll for here at CMU and how it will assist you with academic requirements at your university.
Tuition and fees
Contact the Coordinator of Internships, Fieldwork and Disney Programs, Megan Hofer, for current tuition information. Payment can be made by check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express). Unfortunately, no transfer of financial aid can be used for this program.