Santiago Calendars – 2026 Summer Session II
Program Deadlines
| April 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| May 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| May 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| May 15 | 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.
| June 25, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| June 26 | Arrival in Santiago | Program starts |
| June 26 | Move into program housing |
| June 26 - 27 | Mandatory orientation |
| June 29 | First day of instruction |
| July 11 | Field trip – Pomaire and Isla Negra |
| July 16 | Holiday - Día de la Virgen del Carmen |
| July 29 | Last day of instruction |
| July 30 | 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 |