Santiago Calendars – 2026-27 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| May 1, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Spring Semester 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.
| August 23, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| August 24 | Arrival in Santiago | Program starts |
| August 24 | Move into program housing |
| August 24 - 25 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 26 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 4 - 5 | Field trip – Coastal Region |
| September 18 | Holiday (observed) |
| September 19 | Holiday - Independence Day |
| October 4 | Field trip – Ocoa Valley |
| October 8 - 14 | Fall break |
| October 12 | Holiday - Día de las Naciones |
| October 31 | Holiday - Reformation day |
| November 1 | Holiday - All Saints' Day |
| November 21 | Field trip – Cajón del Maipo |
| December 4 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 8 | Holiday - Immaculate Conception |
| December 9 - 11 | Fall final examinations |
| January 13, 2027 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 22 - 23 | Field trip – Coastal Region |
| February 12 | Field trip – Cajón del Maipo |
| March 13 - 16 | Optional tour – TBD |
| March 15 - 21 | Spring break |
| April 2 | Field trip – Pomaire Isla Negra |
| April 4 | Holiday - Easter |
| April 30 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor day |
| May 3 - 5 | Spring final examinations |
| May 6 | Program ends |
| May 6 | Move out of program housing |
| May 6 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |