Santiago Calendars – 2027 Fall
Program Deadlines
| May 1, 2027 | Application Deadline |
| May 1 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| June 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| 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 22, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| August 23 | Arrival in Santiago | Program starts |
| August 23 | Move into program housing |
| August 23 - 24 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 25 | First day of instruction |
| September 3 - 4 | Field trip – Coastal Region |
| September 18 | Holiday (observed) |
| September 19 | Holiday - Independence Day |
| October 2 | Field trip – Ocoa Valley |
| October 7 - 9 | Optional tour – La Serena Valle Elqui |
| October 7 - 13 | Fall break |
| October 11 | Holiday - Día de las Naciones |
| October 31 | Holiday - Reform Day |
| November 1 | Holiday - All-Saints' Day |
| November 6 | Field trip – Cajón del Maipo |
| December 3 | Last day of instruction |
| December 6 - 9 | Final examinations |
| December 8 | Holiday - Immaculate Conception |
| December 10 | Program ends |
| December 10 | Move out of program housing |
| December 10 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |