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Disney College Program
Domestic College Program participants can apply to extend their program in their same role/same location up to one full calendar year (12 months). There are three extension "seasons" for College Program: summer, fall and winter. When you receive an invite to apply for an extension will depend on your arrival/departure dates.
If offered an extension, you will continue on your program - most likely in your same role and location -and select a new departure date. You will be required to opt in to housing again and pay extension fees, so keep a close eye on your email.
If you're interested in extending in a different role, such as Minnie Vans, Guest Relations or Premium Services, these applications may open at different times and deadlines will vary, so please visit Disney Careers to see available opportunities.
If you'd like to audition to extend in a character performer role, keep an eye out for upcoming College Program audition dates in your email.
Disney Culinary Program
Visit the "Culinary Program" page on Disney Careers to apply to extend or go part-time/full-time. Participants may stay on a Disney Culinary Program for up to one full calendar year (12 months).
Extension applicants could be considered for a Cook 1 role based on the following qualifications: two years of culinary experience OR one year of culinary experience AND a culinary degree/certificate.
A resume reflecting the most recent work experience will need to be submitted at the time of the application.
Your desired new end date must be at least two months past your original end date up to a year from your original start date. This new date must also fall on a Thursday. You must apply at least six weeks before the end of your program.
International Participants
Academic Exchange and Cultural Exchange participants are not eligible to extend due to visa restrictions.
Cultural Representatives should request an extension through their work location.
Australia/New Zealand participants should submit a request on the Support Site if interested in extending. Create a subject line with "AU/NZ extension request" and include full name, PERNR and your availability in the body of the request.
Disney Interns
Please contact your work location leader to discuss if an extension opportunity is available.