UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
RIVERSIDE
Certificate in Hospitality &Tourism Management and
Certificate in Management
(With paid academic training at Walt Disney World® Resorts
through the Disney College Program)
University of California System
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Colleges and one of America's Best Value Colleges.
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nation in the category of most diverse universities.
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Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management or
Certificate in Management with paid academic training
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6 month program
Earn 15 Semester credits from UCR with paid
academic training at Disney World Resorts leading to
a Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management or
Certificate in Management from UCR
July 2016 UCR/Disney Academic Training
 June 25, 2016 – Arrival in California (LAX only)
 June 27, 2016 – July 8, 2016 – Orientation and academic
course work at the University of California, Riverside
 July 10, 2016 – Evening travel to Orlando Florida
 July 11, 2016 to December 21, 2016 – Paid academic training at
Walt Disney World® Resorts
 December 22, 2016 – Return home
Program Requirements
 One 3 semester credit course delivered at the University of California,
Riverside campus – Introduction to the Global Hospitality Industry
 One 3 semester credit course – students choose from 6 courses
available through the Disney College Program
 One 3 semester credit course delivered online by UCR at Walt Disney
World.
 A 3 semester credit full-time supervised paid academic training at
Walt Disney World ® Resort – weekly assignments
 A 3 semester credit for academic work linked to supervised training including:
- Five required reports
- One final paper
- A Disney student performance review
SAMPLE CALENDAR 2-Week course at UCR
Activities during the first two weeks
Accommodation: Under 21
Extension Residence Center at
University Extension
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Convenient location accommodates up to 80
students
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Double occupancy dorm-style rooms
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Each room includes bathroom, phone,
cable television, & wireless internet
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Resident concierge are available to
assist students and provide activities
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Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Over 21 & Over
International Village
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Conveniently located next to Extension
Center
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Double occupancy apartments
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Each apartment includes full kitchen,
bathroom, and living area
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Breakfast available at ERC
Students under 21 will stay at ERC
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UCR Academic Requirements
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Completion of 50-hour two-week intensive course at
UCR
Completion of one 3-semester credit online course
delivered by UCR while in Florida: Text Book Required
- Consumer Behavior
- Customer Service Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Marketing and the Marketing Plan
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Completion of 5.5-month Academic Training at WDW
Additional Academic Requirements
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Monthly report
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Final project/paper
Other Optional Learning Opportunities
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Professional Development Studies
Disney Exploration Series
Disney University Course Offerings
My Disney Career Series
UCR Academic Requirements
Students choose one 3 semester credit course offered through
the Disney College Program. Choices include:
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Disney Hospitality and Tourism
Corporate Analysis
Corporate Communication
Creativity and Innovation
Human Resource Management
Organizational Leadership
The course students choose to take through the
Disney College Program will be granted credit from
UCR
Optional Learning Opportunities
Professional Development Series (8 sessions, 2 hours each session)
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Allows students to study a specific line of business with Walt Disney
World Resort®
Targeted at select majors (finance, security, entertainment/show
production)
Disney Exploration Series (8 sessions, 2 hours each session)
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Explores how Walt Disney World Resort® operates in key areas (cast
engagement, sustainability, guest service, leadership, marketing etc.)
Conversations and presentations facilitated by Disney leaders
Disney University Courses (11 sessions, 3-4 hours each session)
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Opportunities to network with Disney Executives from a variety of lines of
business
Students gain valuable career management pointers and advice
My Disney Career Series (2 hours each session)
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Targeted career development classes (resume writing, interview skills,
image excellence, networking, personal branding, professionalism)
Online Learning (2 hours each)
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Series of two-hour classes that students can build towards a certificate
(9 required)
Academic Training at
Walt Disney World® Resorts
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Offers participants the opportunity for
valuable work experience within a
Fortune 100 Company
Directed working and learning
experience to expand knowledge
of successful career practices
Supervised employment extending
classroom based occupational
learning at on-the-job learning stations
Academic Training at
Walt Disney World® Resorts
Students earn 3 semester credits for a
5.5-month supervised training
Positions include:
5.5-month
positions
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Resort Hospitality/Front Desk
Concierge
Lifeguard
Costuming
Character Performer
Role Rotation (2 positions in 6 months)
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Quick Service Food and Beverage
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Merchandise
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Attractions
Living at Disney World
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Two- to four-bedroom fully furnished
apartments.
Costs are automatically deducted
from students’ paychecks weekly.
24-hour security in
apartment complexes
Bus transportation is provided to
and from Disney World and to
grocery stores, post office and
shopping malls.
Earning at Disney World
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Participants will work in front-line
roles such as Resort Hospitality and
Concierge
30 – 37 hours on average
when classes are in session
Up to 55-60 during peak season and
no classes in session.
Base pay $ 9.50USD/hour
Hourly rate of pay is determined by
the role at the Walt Disney World ®
Resort
Program Admission Requirements
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Must have completed first year courses before start of program
Enrolled as a full time undergraduate student at your home
institution
Recommended by your institution
In good academic standing
Pass oral interviews with UCR and Disney recruiters
Program Procedures
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Students complete UCR application, including essay and copy of transcripts,
photo page of passport
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Students are pre-screened by their home institution and recommended to UCR
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UCR assesses student application and recommends list to Disney for interviews
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Normally, UCR and Disney conduct the interviews on campus
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Once interviewed by Disney, successful applicants will be offered a role at Walt
Disney World ® Resorts, normally within one week.
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Students will have one to two weeks from the offer date to accept the role and
are required to pay $450USD nonrefundable application fee to UCR. Proof of
financial support is also required at that time.
Financial Statement Requirements
Cost UCR
Application Fee
Tuition
Tuition Scholarship for Canadian participants
Transportation from LAX to UCR
UCR Housing fee
UCR Breakfast Only
Transportation from UCR to LAX
Misc. Expense
Medical Insurance
subtotal
$ 450.00
$3,800.00
$ -500.00
Included
Included
Included
Included
$ 100.00
$1,260.00
$5,110.00USD
Cost Disney in Orlando
Programs Assessment Fee
Housing Fee (first week’s housing payment)
Books/Materials fees
Food
$50/week
Housing
$98 - $118/week
Misc. Expenses
subtotal
$ 150.00 (approximate)
$ 200.00 (approximate)
$ 155.00 (estimated)
$1,300.00 (estimated)
$2,450.00 (estimated)
$1,300.00 (estimated)
$5,555.00USD
TOTAL program cost
$10,665.00USD
Your estimated wages earned through your Disney employment are $8,800.00USD so that
your out of pocket expenses are estimated to be $1,815.00USD
You must demonstrate full finances of $2,000.00USD to be eligible to apply for the Visa
Things to Remember – Visa Fees
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J-1 Student Visa is sponsored by UCR
Visa Fees (to US Department of State)
SEVIS Fee – $180USD
Visa Processing Fee - $140USD
Program Procedures
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Once deposit and financial statement has been
received, UCR will issue DS-2019
International applications – when you receive
DS-2019, you can make an appointment to be
interviewed by the U.S. Embassy for the J-1
visa. If you are a Canadian Citizen, you will be
interviewed at the boarder when you cross
Once visa has been approved, students can
make airline reservation as a school group for
arrival (pick up by UCR included only when
travelling as a group)
The J-1 Student Training Visa
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Only students who are enrolled in a full-time
undergraduate program at their home
institution are eligible for this program (must
be enrolled during the entire 6.0 month
program in the U.S.)
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REMEMBER the purpose of the student’s visit
to the U.S. is to undertake a Certificate
program through UCR. The main purpose is
NOT to work at Disney. Disney provides
students with academic training and is an
integral part of the University of California,
Riverside Certificate.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
RIVERSIDE
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