Reading Calendars – 2026 Spring
Program Deadlines
| September 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | 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. |
| January 31, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| February 1 | Estimated arrival in Reading (fly into London) | Program starts |
| February 1 | Move into housing (refer to housing contract) |
| February 2 - 6 | Mandatory University of Reading orientation |
| February TBA | Mandatory USAC orientation |
| February 9 | First day of instruction |
| February TBA | Host university field trip — TBA (optional)* |
| February TBA | Host university field trip — TBA (optional)* |
| February TBA | USAC field trip — London with West End performance |
| March TBA | Host university field trip — TBA (optional)* |
| March TBA | USAC field trip — Windsor |
| March/April TBA | Spring break |
| April TBA | USAC field trip — Kew Gardens (optional)* |
| TBA | Optional tour — Edinburgh* |
| May TBA | USAC field trip — Cardiff and USAC farewell meal |
| May 22 | Last day of instruction |
| May 25 - June 12 | Final examinations |
| June 13 | Estimated program end date |
| Mid-June | Move out of housing (refer to your housing contract) |
| 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.