Lyon Calendars – 2025 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| 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 |
Program Dates
| May 21, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| May 22 | Arrival in Lyon| Program starts |
| May 22 | Overnight in orientation hotel |
| May 22 - 23 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 23 | Move into program housing |
| May 26 | Session I – First day of instruction |
| May 29 | Holiday – Ascension |
| May 30 | Field trip – Annecy |
| June 9 | Holiday – Lundi de Pentecôte |
| June 14 | Field trip – Beaujolais |
| June 25 | Session I – Last day of instruction |
| June 26 - 27 | Session I final examinations |
| July 2 | Session II – First day of instruction |
| July 12 | Field trip – Bourgogne |
| July 14 | Holiday – National |
| July 19 | Field trip – Drôme et Ardèche |
| July 25 | Session II – Last day of instruction |
| July 28 - 30 | Session II final examinations |
| July 31 | Program ends |
| July 31 | Move out of program housing |
| July 31 | 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.