Lyon Calendars – 2026 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 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
| January 7, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 8 | Arrival in Lyon | Program starts |
| January 8 | Overnight in orientation hotel |
| January 8 - 12 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 9 | Move into program housing |
| January 12 | First day of instruction |
| January 27 | ILCF Language placement test |
| February 2 | ILCF language courses begin |
| February 9 - 13 | Winter break |
| February 21 | Field trip — French Alps |
| March 20 - 21 | Tour – Avignon |
| March 28 | Field trip — Beaujolais |
| April 6 - 10 | Spring Break |
| April 16 - 19 | Optional tour — Strasbourg & Alsace Region |
| May 1 | Holiday |
| May 6 | Last day of instruction |
| May 8 | Holiday |
| TBD | Final examinations |
| May 13 | Program ends |
| May 13 | Move out of program housing by 10 a.m. |
| May 13 | 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.