Santiago Calendars – 2026 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer I & II Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| May 15 | Summer Session II 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.
| May 21, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| May 22 | Arrival in Santiago | Program starts |
| May 22 | Move into program housing |
| May 22 - 23 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 25 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| June 5 - 6 | Field trip – Coastal Region |
| June 20 | Holiday - Native Peoples |
| June 23 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 24 | Session I final examinations |
| June 29 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 11 | Field trip – Pomaire and Isla Negra |
| July 16 | Holiday - Día de la Virgen del Carmen |
| July 29 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 30 | Session II final examinations |
| July 31 | Program ends (if not on optional tour) |
| July 31 | Move out of program housing (if not on optional tour) |
| July 31 | Individual return (if not on optional tour) |
| August 1 - 3 | Optional tour – Northern Chile |
| August 4 | Program ends (if on optional tour) |
| August 4 | Move out of program housing (if on optional tour) |
| August 4 | Optional group flight return | Individual return (if on optional tour) |