Shanghai Calendars – 2026-27 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2026 | 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 |
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.
Program Dates
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.
| August 20, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| August 22 | Arrival in Shanghai | Program starts |
| August 22 | Move into program housing |
| August 23 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 24 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| August 29 | Field trip – Shanghai Day Tour |
| September 12 - 13 | Field trip – Shaoxing |
| September 25 | Holiday - Mid-Autumn festival |
| October 1 - 5 | Holiday - National Day |
| October 29 - November 1 | Tour – Xi'an |
| November 14 | Field trip – Xitang Water Village |
| December 7 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 8 - 11 | Fall final examinations |
| January 18, 2027 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 23 | Field trip – Shanghai Day Tour |
| February 5 | Holiday - Spring Festival Eve |
| February 6 | Holiday - Chinese New Year |
| February 7 - 10 | Holiday - Spring Festival |
| March 6 | Field trip – Water Village |
| March 20 - 21 | Field trip – Yangzhou and Zhenjiang |
| April 5 | Holiday - Qing Ming Jie |
| April 30 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor Day |
| May 3 | Holiday (observed) |
| May 4 - 7 | Spring final examinations |
| May 8 | Program ends |
| May 8 | Move out of program housing |
| May 8 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |