Shanghai Calendars – 2025 Fall
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | 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 | First day of instruction |
| September 20 | Field trip - Water Village |
| 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 | Last day of instruction |
| December 10 - 12 | Final examinations |
| December 13 | Program ends |
| December 13 | Move out of program housing |
| December 13 | 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.