Below is a list of admission requirements in order to apply for the Disney Exchange Experience. If you are unsure about any requirements, please see your academic advisor.
- Age 18 or older
- Second year level (2A or higher) at your home institution
- Currently enrolled and in good academic standing at your home institution (minimum 73% average)
- Engaged in an appropriate course of study such as hospitality, tourism, recreation, sport management, business or related field
- Recommendation by your home institution for participation in the Disney Program
- Interview and recommendation by University of Florida (UF) staff and Disney College Program Recruiter
- Financial support to cover the costs of the program and personal expenses
- Desire to perform at a high-level in both the academic and work components of the program
- Positive, professional, friendly attitude and service orientation.
- Have a minimum score of 80 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL or a 6.5 on the IELTS (if English is not first language)
Cost
The total program cost is $4,200*USD per student. The program cost includes:
- Tuition and fees for 12 credit hours at the University of Florida
- Lodging accommodations and all meals for time spent in Gainesville, FL
- All area transportation, transportation to and from the Gainesville Regional Airport, and transportation from the UF campus to the Walt Disney World® Resort
- Admission to one UF sporting event
- Orientation and graduation reception
- Gator 1 ID Card, which grants access to all of the University of Florida’s instructional, technological and student resources
- Supervision and support by UF program faculty and staff for the duration of the Academic Exchange Experience
- Disney program fees
*Program cost is approximately $4,200 USD per student and varies based on the current exchange rate
Additional Costs
- VISA fee SEVIS I-901 approximately $220 USD
- J1 VISA (non Canadian students) approximately $160 USD
- Airfare/transportation to and from Florida
- Health Insurance
- Food and beverage while living at Disney
- Accommodation while living at Disney
- Field trips and cultural excursions
- Any expense related to the application process such as background check
- Textbook and course material