Shanghai Calendars – 2025-26 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Spring Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| August 21, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| August 22 | Travel Day |
| August 23 | Arrival in Shanghai | Program starts |
| August 23 | Move into program housing |
| August 24 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 25 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 20 | Field trip - Water Village Field Trip |
| October 1 - 3 | Holiday - National Day |
| October 6 | Holiday - Mid-Autumn festival |
| October 18 - 19 | Tour – Hangzhou |
| November 6 - 9 | Optional tour - Xi'an |
| December 9 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 10 - 12 | Fall final examinations |
| January 19, 2026 | Spring – First day of instruction |
| February 7 - 8 | Tour – Shaoxing |
| February 15 - 22 | Holiday - Chinese New Year |
| March 14 | Field trip - Water Village |
| April 6 | Holiday - Qingming Festival |
| May 5 | Spring – Last day of instruction |
| May 6 - 8 | Spring final examinations |
| May 9 | Program ends |
| May 9 | Move out of program housing |
| May 9 | 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.