Prague 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 29, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| August 30 | Arrival in Prague | Program starts |
| August 30 - 31 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 31 | Move into program housing |
| August 31 | Czech Intensive Course Begins |
| September 7 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 19 | Field trip – Kutná Hora and Bone Chapel |
| September 26 - 27 | Overnight field trip – Post-Civilization Wilderness |
| October 2 | Field trip – Český Krumlov |
| October 17 | Field trip – Lidice-Litoměřice-Terezín |
| October 28 - 30 | Fall break |
| November 7 | Field trip – Glassworks Workshop |
| December 9 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 10 - 11 | Fall final examinations |
| January 25, 2027 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| February 6 | Field trip – Glassworks Workshop |
| Early February TBD | Overnight field trip – Monrovian Folklore Mardi Gras |
| TBD | Spring break |
| March 28 - 31 | Optional tour – Vienna and Budapest |
| April 2 | Field trip – Český Krumlov |
| April 10 | Field trip – Lidice-Litoměřice-Terezín |
| April 17 | Field trip – Kutná Hora and Bone Chapel |
| TBD | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| TBD | Spring final examinations |
| TBD | Program ends |
| TBD | Move out of program housing |
| TBD | Optional group flight return | Individual return |