Prague Calendars – 2026 January Session
Program Deadlines
| October 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| November 15 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| December 27, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| December 28 | Arrival in Prague | Program starts |
| December 28 | Move into program housing |
| December 29 | Mandatory orientation |
| December 29 | First day of instruction |
| December 30 | Field trip - Prague Nativity Scenes |
| January 1, 2026 | Holiday - New Year's Day |
| January 3 | Field trip – Karlovy Vary |
| January 7 | Field trip – Prague Castle |
| January 15 | Last day of instruction |
| January 16 | Final examinations |
| January 17 | Program ends |
| January 17 | Move out of program housing |
| January 17 | 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.