Shanghai Calendars – 2023 Fall

Program Deadlines

Program Dates

Note:	Due to continually evolving COVID-19 regulations field trip dates and locations are subject to change.
August 19, 2023	Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight (if on the optional tour)
August 21	Arrival in Beijing by 5 p.m. (if on the tour) \| Optional tour starts
August 22 - 26	Optional tour – Beijing
August 25	Departure from the U.S. (those not on tour)
August 26	Arrival in Shanghai (all students) \| Program start date
August 26	Move into program housing
August 27	Mandatory orientation
August 28	First day of instruction
September 2	Field trip – City tour
September 23	Field trip – Water village field trip
September 29	Mid-autumn festival
October 1 - 5	National Day holiday
October 20 - 21	Tour – Shaoxing
November 8 - 11	Optional field study - Xi'an
December 8	Last day of instruction
December 11 - 15	Final examinations
December 16	Move out of program housing
December 16	Program ends
December 16	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.

Quick Details

2023-24 Application Cycle

Summer: Suspended
Fall/Yearlong: Open
- Deadline: May 15
Spring: Open
- Deadline: October 15

Eligibility

Preferred Minimum GPA: 2.5

Approval from home university

Program Type

Specialty

Credits

US Credit

Program Capacity

50 students

Instruction

English | Chinese

Passport & Visa

Passport & Visa Information

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May 15, 2023	ApplicationDeadline
June 15	Balance Due Deadline \| Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due
June 15	Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline
July 1	Tuition Refund Deadline \| Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy