Chengdu Calendars – 2027 January Session
Program Deadlines
| October 1, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| November 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.
| December 26, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| December 28 | Arrival in Chengdu | Program starts |
| December 28 | Move into program housing |
| December 29 | Mandatory orientation |
| December 29 | First day of instruction |
| January 1, 2027 | Holiday - New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Field trip – Panda Reseach Base and Chengdu City Tour |
| January 10 | Field trip – Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Jiezi Ancient Town |
| January 14 | Last day of instruction |
| January 15 | Final examinations |
| January 16 | Program ends |
| January 16 | Move out of program housing |
| January 16 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |