Santiago Calendars – 2027 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 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.
| January 10, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. |
| January 11 | Arrival in Santiago | Program starts |
| January 11 | Move into program housing |
| January 11 - 12 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 13 | 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 | Last day of instruction |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor Day |
| May 3 - 5 | Final examinations |
| May 6 | Program ends |
| May 6 | Move out of program housing |
| May 6 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |