Chengdu Calendars – 2025 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2025 | 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 |
Program Dates
| May 22, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| May 23 | Travel Day |
| May 24 | Arrival in Chengdu | Program starts |
| May 24 | Move into program housing |
| May 25 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 26 | Session I – First day of instruction |
| May 31 | Field trip - Panda Research Base & Dragon Boat Festival |
| June 7 - 8 | Tour – Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Jiezi Ancient Town |
| June 25 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 26 - 27 | Session I final examinations |
| July 7 | Session II – First day of instruction |
| July 12 | Field trip - Panda Research Base & City Tour |
| July 19 - 20 | Tour – E'mei & Leshan |
| July 30 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 31 - August 1 | Session II final examinations |
| August 2 | Program ends |
| August 2 | Move out of program housing |
| August 2 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
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.
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.