Chengdu Calendars – 2027 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 1, 2027 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| March 15 | Application Deadline |
| April 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| 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 20, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| May 22 | Arrival in Chengdu | Program starts |
| May 22 | Move into program housing |
| May 23 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 24 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| May 29 | Field trip – Panda Research Base |
| June 5 | Field trip – Big Buddha and Yellow Dragon Town |
| June 9 | Dragon Boat Festival |
| June 12 | Field trip – Dufu's Cottage |
| June 23 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 24 - 25 | Session I final examinations |
| July 5 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 17 | Field trip – Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Jiezi Town |
| July 28 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 29 - 30 | Session II final examinations |
| July 31 | Program ends |
| July 31 | Move out of program housing |
| July 31 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |