Chengdu 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 23 | Arrival in Chengdu | Program starts |
| May 23 | Move into program housing |
| May 24 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 25 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| May 30 | Field trip – Panda Research Base and Chengdu City Tour |
| June 6 | Field trip – Big Buddha and E'mei Mountain |
| June 13 | Field trip – Jinsha Museum |
| June 19 | Holiday – Dragon Boat Festival |
| June 24 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 25 - 26 | Session I final examinations |
| July 6 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 18 | Field trip – Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Jiezi Town |
| July 29 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 30 - 31 | Session II final examinations |
| August 1 | Program ends |
| August 1 | Move out of program housing |
| August 1 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |