Shanghai Calendars – 2027 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 1, 2027 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| March 15 | Application Deadline |
| April 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| April 15 | Summer I & II Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment 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 |
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.
| May 20, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| May 22 | Arrival in Shanghai | Program starts |
| May 22 | Move into program housing |
| May 23 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 24 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| May 29 | Field trip – Shanghai Day Trip |
| June 5 | Field trip – Suzhou |
| June 9 | Holiday - Dragon Boat Festival |
| June 12 | Field trip – Urban Exploration Tour |
| June 23 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 24 - 25 | Session I final examinations |
| July 5 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 10 | Field trip – Shanghai Day Trip |
| July 17 | Field trip – Urban Exploration Tour |
| July 24 | Field trip – Water Village |
| August 4 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| August 5 - 6 | Session II final examinations |
| August 7 | Program ends |
| August 7 | Move out of program housing |
| August 7 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |