March 15, 2023 | ApplicationDeadline |
April 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
April 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
April 15 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Note: | Due to continually evolving COVID-19 regulations field trip dates and locations are subject to change. |
May 25, 2023 | Departure from U.S. on optional group flight |
May 27 | Arrival in Shanghai | Program starts |
May 27 | Move into program housing |
May 28 | Mandatory orientation |
May 29 | First day of instruction |
June 3 | Field trip – Shanghai city tour |
June 17 - 18 | Field trip – Hangzhou |
June 26 - 30 | Final examinations |
July 1 | Move out of program housing |
July 1 | Program ends (if not on optional tour) |
July 1 | First possible date to depart if not on the optional tour | Individual return |
July 3 - 7 | Optional tour – Beijing |
July 8 | Optional group flight return (if on tour) | 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.
Preferred Minimum GPA: 2.5
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US Credit
50 students
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