Shanghai Calendars – 2023 Summer Sessions I & II

Program Deadlines

Program Dates

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 housing
May 28	Mandatory orientation
May 29	Session I – First day of instruction
June 3	Field trip – Shanghai city tour
June 17 - 18	Tour – Hangzhou
June 23	Session I – Last day of instruction
June 26 - 30	Session I – Final examinations
July 3 - 7	Optional tour – Beijing
July 10	Session II – First day of instruction
July 22 - 23	Tour – Nanjing
July 28	Session II – Last day of instruction
July 31 - August 4	Session II – Final examinations
August 5	Move out of program housing
August 5	Program ends
August 5	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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March 15, 2023	ApplicationDeadline
April 15	Summer I & II Balance Due Deadline \| Financial Aid Disbursement 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