Melbourne Calendars – 2026 Trimester 1: Feb – Jun
Program Deadlines
| October 1, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| October 1 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| November 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| December 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| December 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| January 15, 2026 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
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.
Program Dates
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, which is typically issued a couple of months after the USAC application deadline. We update these as quickly as possible and as often as needed; refer back to this calendar for the most current dates.
| February 14, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| February 16 | Estimated arrival in Melbourne | Program starts |
| February 16 | Move into housing (refer to housing contract) |
| February 23 - 27 | Mandatory orientation |
| March 2 | First day of instruction |
| April 3 - 12 | Intra-trimester break |
| May 22 | Last day of instruction |
| May 25 - 29 | Study period |
| June 1 - 12 | Final examinations |
| June 13 | Estimated program end date |
| June 13 | Move out of housing (refer to housing contract) |
| June 13 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |