Melbourne Calendars – 2026 Trimester 2: Jul – Oct
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| May 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| May 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| June 1 | 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.
| June 21, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| June 23 | Estimated arrival in Melbourne | Program starts |
| June 23 | Move into housing (refer to housing contract) |
| June 30 - July 4 | Mandatory orientation |
| July 6 | First day of instruction |
| August 10 - 16 | Intra-trimester break |
| September 25 | Last day of instruction |
| September 28 - October 2 | Study period |
| October 5 - 16 | Final examinations |
| October 17 | Estimated program end date |
| October 17 | Move out of housing (refer to housing contract) |
| October 17 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |