Lyon 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 30, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| August 31 | Arrival in Lyon by 2 p.m. | Program starts |
| August 31 - September 2 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 11 - 12 | Overnight field trip - Bourgogne and Dijon - "Mustard Region" |
| September 24 - 27 | Optional tour – Marseille and the Mediterranean Sea |
| September 29 | ILCF French language placement exams |
| October 5 | Fall ILCF French language courses begin |
| October 10 | Field trip – Annecy Lake and Old Town |
| October 26 - 30 | Fall break |
| November 1 | Holiday - All Saints' Day |
| November 11 | Holiday - Armistice |
| November 14 | Field trip – The Rhône Valley |
| December 11 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 14 - 17 | Fall final examinations |
| January 13, 2027 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 28 - 31 | Optional tour – Strasbourg and the Alsace Region |
| February 1 | Spring ILCF language courses begin |
| February 6 | Field trip – Snowshoeing in the French Alps |
| February 15 - 19 | Winter break |
| March 20 | Field trip – Beaujolais |
| March 28 | Holiday - Easter |
| March 29 | Holiday - Lundi de Pâques |
| March 30 - April 2 | Spring break |
| April 17 - 18 | Overnight field trip – Avignon and Provence |
| April 29 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| April 30 - May 4 | Spring final examinations |
| May 1 | Holiday |
| May 5 | Program ends |
| May 5 | Move out of program housing |
| May 5 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |