Santiago Calendars – 2026 Fall
Program Deadlines
| May 1, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 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.
| 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 | 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 - Reform Day |
| November 1 | Holiday - All-Saints' Day |
| November 21 | Field trip – Cajón del Maipo |
| December 4 | Last day of instruction |
| December 8 | Holiday - Immaculate Conception |
| December 9 - 11 | Final examinations |
| December 12 | Program ends |
| December 12 | Move out of program housing |
| December 12 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |