Brighton Partnership Calendars – 2025-26 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| June 1, 2025 | 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 |
Program Dates
| Note: | The program dates are typically confirmed on your official acceptance from the host university (issued a couple months after the USAC application deadline) and are subject to change. Please note, the host university may update program dates at any time; this is outside USAC’s control. |
| Note: | Due to a variety of factors, field trip dates and locations are subject to change. |
| September 20 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| September 21 | Estimated arrival in Brighton (fly into London Gatwick airport) | Program starts |
| September 21 | Move into housing (refer to housing contract) |
| September 23 - 26 | Mandatory University of Brighton orientation and registration |
| September TBA | Mandatory USAC orientation |
| September 29 - October 3 | Host university event — Fresher's Week |
| October 6 | Fall — First day of instruction |
| October TBA | Host university field trip — East Sussex |
| October TBA | USAC field trip — London with afternoon tea |
| October TBA | Host university field trip — Bodiam Castle and Rye |
| November TBA | USAC field trip — Kew Gardens (optional)* |
| November TBA | USAC Thanksgiving dinner in London |
| TBA | Optional tour — Edinburgh* |
| December 19 | Fall — Last day of instruction |
| December 20 - January 9, 2026 | Winter break |
| January 12, 2026 - February 6 | Fall - Final examinations |
| February TBA | Welcome meal with spring USAC students |
| February 9 | Spring — First day of instruction |
| February TBA | USAC field trip — London with West End performance |
| February TBA | Host university field trip — East Sussex |
| March TBA | Host university field trip — Bodiam Castle and Rye |
| March TBA | USAC field trip — Hampton Court Palace |
| March/April TBA | Spring break |
| April TBA | USAC field trip — Kew Gardens (optional)* |
| TBA | Optional tour — Edinburgh* |
| May 29 | Spring — Last day of instruction |
| June 1 - 12 | Spring — Final examinations |
| June TBA | USAC farewell meal |
| Early to Mid-June | Move out of housing (refer to your housing contract) |
| June 13 | Estimated program end date |
| June 13 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
| Note: | *additional cost will apply; details and registration will be available on-site |
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.
The host university may update program dates and/or field trips at any time; these changes are often outside USAC’s control as dates are set by the host university. USAC does its best to estimate these dates ahead of time and to keep it as up-to-date as possible. Many times, updated calendar dates are included in your host university acceptance letter. We update these as quickly as possible and as often as needed; refer back to this calendar for the most current dates.