Disney Academic Exchange Program 2026 -2

Disney Academic Exchange Program 2026 -2

The program allows eligible students to obtain a certificate while participating in learning experiences both on Montclair's campus and through Disney Corporation. It seeks to expand opportunities for participating students to develop the necessary entrepreneurial skills, global awareness and cultural sensitivity, while making optimal use of the resources and facilities of the two institutions, as well as the Disney Corporation.

 

Deadline: Sunday, January 25, 2025, at 23:59 hrs. (Lima time)

 

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Application Process

Live The Disney Experience

Cost of the Program

Program Documents and Related Links

Application Process

Eligibility
- Check out if you fulfill with all the requirements before starting your application and verify the deadline (after the deadline there will be no option to apply)

Requirements for the Disney Academic Exchange Program 2026-2 (United States)

- Full-time UTEC undergraduate students from all the academic programs, enrolled in the semester 2025-1

- Current students must have at least 40 academic credits approved

- Current students who possess a 13.00 GPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) or better

- Able to exit the United States and return to your home university upon completion of the program

Documents to submit: 

- You will be required to submit your Transcript of Records; you can download the unofficial version totally free from (EDU system).

- Applicants must possess a valid passport for the duration of your studies abroad. You will be required to submit a scanned copy of the personal data sheet. it for at least six months beyond the dates of the trip.

- English language requirement:

*TOEFL iBT score of at least 70
*IELTS score of at least 6.0
*Duolingo score of at least 95
*ITEP: score of at least 3.7
*TOEIC: minimum score of 650
Certifications are valid for 2 years. Certifications with more than 2 years old cannot be accepted for this program.

- 1 motivation essay in English language addressed to Montclair State University (1-2 pages max)

- Undocumented Curriculum Vitae/ Resume in English language (1-2 pages max)

- Parental Consent Letter (format here)

The following students are not eligible:

• Students who don’t meet the requirements mentioned above

• Students with academic risk at UTEC

• Students with current debt at UTEC

• Students that have/had one or more serious disciplinary sanctions or suspension at UTEC

• Students who do not intend to enroll during the next semester at UTEC

• This program is only addressed to current full-time UTEC undergraduate students, NOT part-time students, alumni, or graduate students.

 

Online Application Form

If you fulfill all the requirements, you are ready to complete the online application form before the deadline, you will be requested to login with your UTEC account, application with personal accounts will not be considered in this process. Additionally, applicants will have the option of saving the information in case of have not completed and submitted all the documents requested, However to successfully submit your application you will be requested to complete all the information and documents of the online application form before the deadline.

Live The Disney Experience

LIVE THE DISNEY EXPERIENCE

Our academic program is now divided into two exciting parts:
1. FELICIANO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU)

Premier 7 Day MSU Experience (07/28/2026 to 08/03/2026 - exact dates are not announced yet)

* UTEC students have to choose to take 2 courses from this list – please check the course equivalency at UTEC. During the first days at MSU, you will attend classes for your enrolled courses, and during your stay at Disney, you will be completing assignments for those courses. If you have any questions or concerns, we recommend contacting the UTEC Global office - exchange@utec.edu.pe.

*Some of the visits of MSU part:
- NYC Dinner Cruise
- Sporting Event
- Broadway Show

- American Dream Mall
- Rockefeller Center
- United Nations
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Brooklyn Bridge

Free day to explore NYC! 
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Tour MetLife Stadium Home of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Final

* Hotel Accommodations at MSU: (Double Room, Private Bathroom, Fitness Center, Restaurant, and more!)

2. DISNEY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

Orlando, Disney (Internship): 08/03/26 to 01/21/27 (Exact dates are not announced yet)

* Students will receive a stipend of 18 USD per hour and total hours between 30 to 37.5 hours per week (This amount will be confirmed by Disney)
* Accommodation at Disney, Flamingo Crossing Living Accomodation.

*Transportation provided to and from work at no cost.
* Academic Training at Walt Disney HSET 490 + HSET 493 - 6 credits

 

• Internship Roles at Disney: 2 Role Rotation during the internship

  • • Quick Service Food and Beverage
  • • Merchandising
  • • Full Service Food and Beverage
  • • Attractions

This unique combination offers students an exceptional opportunity to gain both academic knowledge and real-world experience in a truly dynamic environment.
Benefits include:
- Free Access to Parks for you, friends, and family
- Discounts on Disney Cruises and Merchandise
Some of the events at Disney World:

  • • Events at Disney
    • *Movie Night with Meet and Greet
    • *Birthday Tea Party
    • *A Pirate’s Life Pool Party
    • *Disney Poolside Trivia
  • • Excursions
    • *Cocoa Beach Trip
    • *Discover Florida: Bioluminescent Kayaking
  • • Disney Professional Development and sessions
    • ​* Seminar Series made up of four two-hour sessions
    • *Spotlight Sessions and more! 

Flamingo Crossing Living Accomodation
• Housing Cost:

* $227 to $275 USD per week, depending on the type of the unit (shared or private). Which includes utilities like Wi-Fi, water, waste disposal, and electricity (with a cap).

* Deducted directly from paycheck every week

- Transportation provided to and from work at no cost
- Complex is gated with on-site security 24/7
- Fitness Center, Pool, Community Spaces, Study Rooms, and more
- Participants are responsible for food

Cost of the Program

COST OF THE PROGRAM: $6,262.00
The program cost is divided into two blocks:

The first block costs
Disney Program Participation Fee:  $467.00
(Non-refundable fee paid to Disney)
This fee includes:

• Activities and Fees US$240.00

• Housing fee $227 – a portion will be applied to the participant’s housing cost during the first week of the program.

**This payment is only after being selected and having accepted the Disney role.

The second block costs (MSU): $5,795.00
THE PAYMENT INCLUDES:

 • 12 Credits of Coursework (MSU and Disney Experience)

• New York City Experiences!!!

• Required J1 Visa Health Insurance

•  Hotel and Transportation in NewJersey/NewYork

• Most meals during 7 Day MSU Program

• Airfare from New Jersey to Orlando

• Airport pick up in Orlando and transfer to Flamingo Crossings

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • - Student responsible for transportation from Peru to New York (flight tickets)
  • - Housing Cost after first week at Disney
  • - Visa Application Fees
  • - Personal expenses

Program Documents and Related Links

• You can find the Tentative Program Schedule for the Disney Academic Exchange Program 2026-2 at the following link: Calendar 

• Here's the link to the Cancellation Policies of Montclair State University – Feliciano Business School

• The list of courses/seminars offered by Disney can be found at: https://sites.disney.com/disneyprogramsexperience/learning-catalog/

• Explore Housing at Flamingo Crossings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGsd3AVt4as 

For additional information about the program, please send an email to exchange@utec.edu.pe or stop by during Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.