Lyon Calendars – 2026 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2026 | 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 |
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.
| May 18, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| May 19 | Arrival in Lyon by 2 p.m. | Program starts |
| May 19 - 21 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 20 | Move into program housing |
| May 21 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| May 25 | Holiday – Lundi de Pentecôte |
| May 30 | Field trip – Annecy Lake and Old Town |
| June 10 | Field trip – Beaujolais |
| June 23 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 24 - 25 | Session I final examinations |
| July 1 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 8 | Field trip – Geneva, Switzerland |
| July 14 | Holiday - Bastille Day |
| July 18 | Field trip – Drôme |
| July 27 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 28 - 29 | Session II final examinations |
| July 30 | Program ends |
| July 30 | Move out of program housing |
| July 30 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |