Melbourne Calendars – 2024 January Session
Program Deadlines
| October 1, 2023 | Application Deadline (Revised) |
| December 1 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| December 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| Note: | The program dates are typically confirmed on your official acceptance from the host university and are subject to change. Please note, the host university may update program dates at any time; this is outside USAC’s control. |
| January 5, 2024 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 7 | Arrival in Melbourne | Program starts |
| January 7 | Move into program housing |
| January 8 | Mandatory orientation | Program introduction | Library visit | Enrolment session |
| January 9 | First day of instruction |
| TBD | Optional activity - Learn to Surf |
| January 24 - 26 | Assessment preparation and academic consultation period |
| January 26 | Last day of instruction |
| January 27 | Program end date |
| January 27 | Move out of program housing |
| January 27 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
See Ready to Apply for additional information about the application process and Money Matters for more details regarding payment and cancellation deadlines. Payment of the Confirmation Deposit cannot be deferred. USAC reserves the right to make adjustments to fees or deadlines at any time.
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.
The host university may update program dates and/or field trips at any time; these changes are often outside USAC’s control as dates are set by the host university. USAC does its best to estimate these dates ahead of time and to keep it as up-to-date as possible. Many times, updated calendar dates are included in your host university acceptance letter. We update these as quickly as possible and as often as needed; refer back to this calendar for the most current dates.
Quick Details
2023-24 Application Cycle
- January 2024: Open
- Deadline: Oct. 1, 2023 (REVISED)
- Trimester 1 (Feb-Jun 2024): Open
- Deadline: Oct. 1, 2023
- Trimester 2 (Jul-Nov 2023): Deadline has passed
Eligibility
Minimum GPA: 2.6
Minimum class standing:
Sophomore
Program Type
Credit
Overseas credit
Program Capacity
Semester: 40 students
January: 25 students
Instruction
English